Lilly Picadilly: Detroit’s Premier Clown!

Meet Detroit Mommy Alma Schoenhide aka “Lilly Picadilly”!  Alma is a hard working, home schooling mom of 4, and she also is a professional clown.  She has been featured at many Detroit area events, does face painting and balloons at local festivals and restaurants, and offers family friendly entertainment for events and parties.  Alma is …

Win Tickets to the Nutcracker!

Embrace the holiday season by attending the classic Nutcracker.  There will be two concerts,  one for for the very young and one for the tween set.  Together the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and the Taylor Ballet Americana will tell the story of the young girl and the Nutcracker Prince in the battle against the Mouse King. …

Decorate a Mask to Celebrate Halloween

The Detroit Institute of Arts invites you to bring your kids to create a fun mask to compliment your child’s costume or just for fun! The event is from 6 p.m.- 9 p.m.  on October 30, 2009 and is located at 5200 Woodward Ave. For more information call 313-833-7900. Courtney is the ultimate multitasking mom!  …

The Candy Band Plays on Halloween in Detroit for the Kids

On October 31, 2009 at 10 a.m. the Candy Band, a group of rockin’ metro Detroit moms, perform a Halloween concert called Rock O’Ween for children ages 0-6.  The performance is 45 minutes long and consists of rock-infused children’s songs. Candy Band, a local children’s band comprised of four Detroit area stay-at-home moms, was formed …

Care.com is Giving Away a Year of Childcare!

Care.com just kicked off the Year of Care Giveaway . It’s a sweepstakes open to all families across the U.S. They are giving away $12,445—the cost of a year of child care for the average American family (according to the State of Care Index) as part of an effort to raise awareness of the high …

Second Saturdays on the Riverfront- September 12

Second Saturdays on the Riverfront are one-of-a-kind summer extravaganzas set against the beautiful waterside scenery of Rivard Plaza.  These events are FREE to the public from 11am-1pm Live music.  Art making. Marshall Music’s Instrument Petting Zoo.  Airbrush and Clown Balloon Artists.Take free rides on the Cullen Family Carousel. located: Rivard Plaza 1340 E. Atwater St. …