6 Fun Family Attractions in Metro Detroit
Whether it's summer or winter, these six Metro Detroit attractions will provide all day fun for your family. Get out of the house and explore, learn, and, most importantly, have fun. I've rounded up some of my favorite time tested places I continue to enjoy with my...
Hotel Indigo Traverse City Review
On a recent trip to Traverse City, the new Hotel Indigo caught my eye. It stood out from the crowd of mostly older chains with its distinctive modern design. It is also in a prime location on the edge of the downtown area. There are few reviews and not a lot of...
Label Daddy Name Labels Review
As parents and teachers know all too well, kids have a lot of stuff. School supplies, toys, sports equipment, layers of clothing, shoes, and the list keeps going. What we also know is that kids leave things behind or get everything mixed up. With baseball season and...
Teach Your Kids How to Graph Money
Here's an easy to do activity that combines two important lessons. The first is to show how graphing and charts works. The second is a bit more open ended; teach your child about money. You could use it to talk about an allowance or birthday gifts and how savings adds...
How to Make Tennessee Brown Sugar Whiskey Barbecue Sauce
Did you know that Tennessee Whiskey is not bourbon? To be officially called a Tennessee Whiskey the distiller has to use a Charcoal Mellowing process call “The Lincoln County Process.” And yes, we’re so serious about that in Tennessee that it’s actually a state law!...
5 Great Reasons to Visit Niagara Falls
The three waterfalls that are located on the border of the United States and Canada are what is considered the Niagara Falls region. The largest of the waterfalls is Horseshoe Falls, followed by the American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls. Anyone who visits...
5 Reasons to Visit the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina
If you have ever wondered what it’s like to live a life of opulence, then you will love a visit to the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina. Measuring a massive 6,950 acres, this private estate dates back to the 1889 when George Washington Vanderbilt...
How To Care For the Soil In An Organic Garden
Whether you are entirely new to gardening or simply want to turn over a new leaf, organic gardening is easier than you may imagine. The key is to relax about the odd nibbled leaf or garden pest. Instead, the key is to focus on creating an ecosystem that can feed you...
Brewpub Review: Jolly Pumpkin Detroit Michigan
I finally had a chance to check out the Jolly Pumpkin brewpub in Midtown, Detroit this week. My previous attempts were thwarted by large weekend crowds. Tuesday afternoon presents a much better opportunity. I've heard about, and even seen on TV, their sour beer...
12 Amazing Family Attractions in Downtown Detroit
Despite the hard economic times of the past few decades, Detroit is experiencing a great rebirth. Within this transformation has been an awakening of both the old and new. Century old family attractions, such as the aquarium on Belle Isle, have been restored to their...
