Making connections

Detroit Mommies was design to foster connections between moms in the Detroit area. We want to help enhance the connections and continue to grow the sense of community that has developed here.

Mess Free Tie Dying

Tie Dying can be messy, but there are easier ways to get the same look.  All you need is any white cotton item, an array of Sharpie markers and common rubbing alcohol. Start by making a design on your shirt, sweatshirt, pillowcase, etc.  Dots are good, but really anything can have a great effect, even …

Samsung Galaxy Tab takes the cake

Before demoing the Samsung Galaxy Tab, no single device caused me to actually caused me to question my phone. I’ve reviewed a Droid X for crying out loud. And while it’s an amazing phone, I was okay with going back to my Droid Eris and living my life. Ever since this sweet little tablet arrived, I have wondered if I should make the switch back to a basic phone and purchase the Galaxy to carry around with me for mobile use.

Preschool lunch & skate with Elmo

Rollerama II in Brighton is hosting a Preschool Lunch & Skate with Elmo on Wednesday, February 16 for children seven and under. Two sessions are available from 10:00 a.m. – noon and 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.  Admission is $6 and includes skate rental, hot dog, drink, snack and a mini skating lesson.  Group rates …

Cute Valentine Bookmark Craft

These are pretty simple to make – you can get as creative as you want.  My niece used her Mom’s Cricut cutter to make some of the more fancy designs but the simple ones turned out good too. You will need various colors and designs of card stock paper and scrapbooking paper and glue (glue …

Detroit Institute of Arts

DIA invites families explore Black History Month

Black History Month comes alive at the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) with family performances, storytelling, live music, movies and more. The exhibitions “Fakes, Forgeries, and Mysteries” and “An Intuitive Eye: André Kertész Photographs, 1914–1969” are on view.