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99 Things To Do Before Kindergarten

January 27, 2009

1. Go ice skating at Campus Martius 2. Do the giant slide at Belle Isle 3. Play on the playscape at Belle Isle 4. Have a picnic at Belle Isle 5. Go on a nature walk through the neighborhood 6. Have a two-park day -- go to one in the morning and one in the afternoon 7. Meet friends at Jungle Java 8. Go to storytime at Ladel's Books 9. Go to storytime at the Southfield Public Library in the space  Read more...

A Christmas Story Onstage

December 18, 2008

I'll admit -- the wild popularity of A Christmas Story completely escapes me. I understand this puts me in the minority -- just to get this out of the way, I also hated Forrest Gump and Pretty Woman, but Steel Magnolias can reduce me to a quivering, sobbing lump so I do, in fact, have a soul. If you're a bigger fan than me, enjoy this Warren Civic Theater production this weekend of the  Read more...

At The Movies, Family Style

September 26, 2008

The last movie I saw in a theater was, let's see, either Fahrenheit 911 or The Incredibles. Both of which were out in 2004. Which was, you guessed it, the year my daughter was born. I am just not enough of a movie fan to spend two hours in a theater seeing something that will be out on DVD in a month anyway. When I have my precious nights out with my husband and/or friends, I want to be able to  Read more...

Catch a Last Bit of Summer at Movies in the Park

August 22, 2008

Summer is almost over, peeps a thought which makes me sad. It's been a nice one over here, and I hope it's been the same for you. Time's running out to do many of the fun things we swore we'd do this year, and this week seems to mark a lot of "lasts." Here's one fun one I'd like to highlight Birmingham's Movies in the Park . Tomorrow is the last event "Sandlot" shows at dusk, although fun  Read more...

Mark Your Calendar for Mupppets

August 06, 2008

One of the best things about parenting is getting to experience the things you loved as a kid again with your own child. Our summer beach series this month certainly touches on that but eventually you've got to bid the shore adieu and head home. And when you do, let me suggest another activity that lets you if you are a Genration X or Y parent share a beloved part of our own childhood. Because  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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