I remember Shrinky Dinks from when I was a kid, so when I was at the toy store Froggy’s in downtown Rochester and saw the beloved toy of my childhood, I had to get one for my girls. My daughter picked out the Mermaid and Sea Creatures Shrinky Dinks. They are so cute. I let …
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey invite kids to get CircusFit
With summer in full swing, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® want to remind kids and parents the importance of staying active with an invitation to take part in free interactive CircusFit® events July 15-17 at the Downtown Farmington Founders Festival. Children of all ages will have the chance to learn the FUNdamentals of fitness …
Kin keeps social media mavens in the loop
It seems more teens and tweens are carrying phones these days, and not just your run-of-the-mill phones. They have texting phones, Smartphones and phones that carry all of their music. Those phones might have more memory than your first computer, but they are far more powerful. Now, with mobile Internet and social media application on …
Why I Deserve to Be an Energizer Smart ChargHER
Sometimes I feel like the Energizer Bunny. I have those days that just fall right into place. We are on time everywhere, the laundry gets done, the dishes are clean and put away, the toys are picked up and everything I planned on getting done on Detroit Mommies, is done. Life does not always flow …
Red Oaks Dog Park Opens July 6th in Madison Heights
The opening of Oakland County Parks and Recreation’s third dog park is now Tuesday, July 6, due to a construction delay. Located in Madison Heights, Red Oaks Dog Park will offer more than five acres of fenced area for dogs to run off- leash; a picnic shelter; and a 60-space paved parking lot. A Grand …
Wet and Wild Wednesdays at Rochester Hills Museum
Beat the summer heat by heading over to the Rochester Hills Museum for Wet and Wild Wednesdays (last year it was known as Fun Fridays)! Every Wednesday in July starting July 7, 2010 the Rochester Hills Museum sets up a 100 ft slip and slide and the fire department brings their truck and hose and …