Visit Historic Greenfield Village
Greenfield Village, and its partner The Henry Ford Museum, are a truly unique combination of American cultural history and the age of invention and technology in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Both represent the culmination of years of collecting by Henry...
Great Lakes Tall Ships Challenge 2016
Looking for a land and sea day trip in the Midwest? Then stop by one of the ports of call for the Great Lakes Tall Ships Challenge 2016. Whether you are really into boating, or just fan of seeing new sights, the tall ship festivals offer plenty to see and do. The...
Beating the Post Vacation Burnout
Beating the Post Vacation Burnout We've all done it. Fly off to some sunny destination early in the morning and return at the last minute Sunday night to maximize our vacation time. Monday morning crawl out of bed, get the kids off to school, and drag yourself to...
The Fresh Food Counter is not Evil
The Fresh Food Counter is not Evil We are bombarded with the idea that cooking your own food is the most effective way to eat healthy and save money. Well, that's fine if you have the time for planning menus, shopping multiple times per week, and are skilled in the...
Head & Shoulders Review
Head & Shoulders Review Influenster and P&G sent me a bottle of new Head & Shoulders last week for a review. After using their shampoo for a week I have to say I'm impressed with the new lineup. I do suffer from itchy scalp in the winter, and am still...
Summer Gas and Ozone Monitoring Returns to Southeast Michigan June 1st
Summer Gas and Ozone Monitoring Returns to Southeast Michigan June 1st Every summer gas stations in eight Southeast Michigan counties are required to supply a special formulation designed to reduce evaporation which, in turn, reduces air pollution. Motorist should not...
It’s Finally Time to Buy an Electric Lawn Mower
It's Finally Time to Buy an Electric Lawn Mower I spend a good bit of time looking for ways to lessen my family's impact on the environment. Sometimes that means we need to do without something, such as using less water, but this isn't always the case. Going Green can...
Are Parents Oversharing Their Kids Online?
Are Parents Oversharing Their Kids Online? Sharing cute pictures of our kids has become so much easier these days thanks to cell phones and social media. Long gone are the days of having to lug out the photo album or keep that stash of school photos in your wallet. In...
Free Summer Science Projects from Michigan Science Center
Free Summer Science Projects from Michigan Science Center Looking for something fun for the kids to do this summer? Well, MetroParent and the Michigan Science Center have teamed up to bring us a free summer science program! Beginning June 20th, a new how-to video...
Quick Pico de Gallo Recipe
Quick Pico de Gallo Recipe If you're looking for an alternative to the often over-salted and acidic store bought salsa, or want to recreate the fresh flavors of a good Mexican restaurant, try this pico de gallo recipe. It's quick to make with easy to find fresh...
