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Hanukkah

Do a Mitzvah Tomorrow

December 24, 2008

As you can tell from it being juuusst a little Christmas-centric around here, I don't celebrate Hanukkah. Those of you that do are right in the middle of your celebrations right now, but many Jewish families are taking time out tomorrow to volunteer all over Metro Detroit. Called Mitzvah Day (mitzvah roughly translates to the Hebrew for "good deed"), the event features Jewish families  Read more...

Lighting the Menorah

December 08, 2008

Hanukkah is still two weeks away, but since it's our theme for today on the national blog I thought I would look for some local activities. Now, I admit I am woefully ignorant of the synagogue scene around here. So I am guessing that if you are Jewish, you probably are aware of the temple you would like to go to and any activities that are going on there. So my focus is more  Read more...

No-el, Noooo-eeel No-el...Night

December 05, 2008

As our theme this month is rituals, it's getting me thinking about the many ways we make the holiday magical without spending a dime. Listening to Christmas music, for example, or catching the many Christmas specials on TV. Strolling the neighborhood to look at lights (something we do every year, wetaher permitting) is a joy, and our neighborhood hosts an annual caroling walk  Read more...

Prepping for the Holidays

November 13, 2008

We still have Halloween candy in the house and leaves to rake, but the holidays are right upon us. I hate "Christmas creep" and resist even glancing at the decorations lined up right next to the clearance beach gear before the leaves even start to turn, but now, before the craziness kicks off with Thanksgiving, is a good time to plan out any holiday entertaining you're planning to do.  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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