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Tuesday Top Five: Sparking Creativity in the D

October 14, 2008

One of the absolutely most delicious parts of parenting little people is watching those active imaginations take wing, and finding ways to spark that creativity in their little minds. To that end, here are some of my favorites for stimulating your children's imaginations in a fun way: Kid's College at Marygrove College : Marygrove is one of Metro Detroit's hidden gems --it's a  Read more...

Art Fair Fun for Kids in Orchard Lake

July 24, 2008

If you're an art fair aficionado, don't be sad that Ann Arbor's annual blowout is over. Art fairs are popping up all over the Metro area it seems that some city in the Metro is having an art fair every weekend from May through the end of September. While some are better than others, all of them offer at least a nice way to while away a summer afternoon. Juried fairs tend to offer a better  Read more...

Art Among Us: The Heidelberg Project

June 26, 2008

Dear readers, sometimes I am slow. Like, really slow. We were all asked to do a post about essential things to do with your child before they grow up, and I could only come up with seven . Completely and totally forgetting about one of the coolest, most "Detroit" things about Detroit a visit to the Heidelberg Project . For those of you who don't know, the Heidelberg Project is a nationally  Read more...

Exploring: Introducing Children to World Cultures Through Art and Music

June 04, 2008

I loathe hot weather, and it's supposed to be hot this weekend, blazing, 90-degree-ish hot. But instead of languishing in the nearest air -conditioned room I can find, I'll be moseying about the Wayne State campus area. Only one thing could get me to not only brave the heat but be excited about the prospect the Detroit Festival of the Arts . Words cannot describe the coolness of this festival,  Read more...

The Littlest Picasso: Get Inspired by Art Supplies

May 26, 2008

All kids love making art drawing, painting and smooshing clay are all big activities in our house. But sometimes you want something beyond the typical crayons and watercolors. Here's a great chance to support your local art supply store (as someone who worked at a great one in college that is now out of business, I think this is really important)! Utrecht : With two locations, one in Royal  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in detroit

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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