Birmingham and Bloomfield Hills March + April Events with Impact 100 Oakland County
Amazing local events for women. Come support and meet other women in your community. Coffee and Conversations, Shopping Events, charity and more! Can't wait to see you there! These events are for the months of March and April. Mark your calendars now and grab...
Build Your Own Pancake Board
Want to put a fun spin on your weekend breakfast? Build a pancake board! Our friend Carolyn with The Cozy Food Feed is explaining how in a few simple steps! Such a cute idea! Ingredients: 8-10 evenly sized pancakes, about 3-4 inches in diameter blueberries...
Board Games your Family will Love
Photo Courtesy of Newport Mesa Moms Having a few good board games on rotation is a great idea whether your kids are toddlers or teens. Too cold to spend much time outside? Kids home sick? Need to enforce a screen time break? Board games are a solution to all of...
Mess-Free Arts and Crafts
We love to see our kids get creative, make art, play, and proudly show us their masterpiece. What we don’t love so much? The mess. So when we stumbled across a post about Less Mess Arts & Crafts for Kids from Home with the Harrisons (a lifestyle and parenting blog...
Heart Shaped Pizza
Want an adorable Valentine’s Day activity to do with your kids over the next week? Make-your-own Heart Shaped Pizza with a great recipe that Asya Geller with our sister site, Greenwich Moms and her husband Mike Geller of Mike’s Organics are sharing. “My wife and...
Valentine’s Day Happening
With Valentine's Day just a few weeks away, I thought I'd share a round-up of updates from a few local, woman-owned businesses here in Metro Detroit. You all know I'm a huge fan of Bombshell Treat Bar, a local mom in Birmingham... so these 3 are the top 3 for...
Meet-a-Mom, Zena Samona-Ibrahim: Valentine’s Day Special
Meet Zena Samona-Ibrahim @edukidsmom. Teacher turned SAHM she has the cutest mom friendly Instagram that might put Pinterest to shame most days. With Valentine's Day 14 days away she has the best sensory kits to keep your little's busy and book suggestions all focused...
College Planning Made Simple for Moms
Hello to college planning made simple. Did you know there are over 4,000+ universities? At Class 101, Birmingham MI, they help students and families navigate the college planning process. The end results? Students get into a great college at a price your family can...
Winter Book selection for Kids!
This story was contributed by The Local Moms Network Contributor Rosemary D’Urso of librarymom.com. Follow her on instagram @librarymombooks. Winter is here and we are celebrating with our favorite picture books showcasing the magic of snow-filled days! Grab...
Summer Camp Guide 2022
Summer time is approaching and summer camps are on the top of our to-do list. It's time consuming to research them all and choose the best fit. As they start to roll out you can find the local camps here! PLEASE NOTE: Camps are rolling out at all different times and...
5 Foods That Fight Anxiety
They say you are what you eat, and research shows that eating certain foods can help control anxiety symptoms. Of course, if you’re struggling with anxiety, you should speak to a professional about treatment options. Then, consider adding these foods to your...
Birmingham Restaurant Week 2022!
Birmingham’s highly anticipated Restaurant Week event returns for its 17th year! On weekdays January 24 – 28 and January 31 – February 4, 2022, diners are invited to indulge in unique menus and a variety of cuisines prepared by top chefs from downtown...
Our 2022 Ultimate Sleepaway Camp & Program Guide!
Spending part of summer living independently from Mom and Dad is one of those amazing experiences that will stay with your child forever. Use our Camp & Program Guide to learn about some of the top sleepaway camp options throughout the United States as well as...
Outdoor Igloo Dining
It's that time of year and everyone still loves a good Igloo to eat and drink in. Check out some of the local places around our area that offer igloo dining or outdoor heating dining. Such a great moms night out, date night or even some kid friendly...
Blueberry Superfood Smoothie Recipe!
One of the easiest way to load up on all the good stuff—vitamins, fiber, protein, and antioxidants—is to blend them into a smoothie. Plus, you can share it with your kids, and they won’t even know they’re eating veggies. This blueberry version from...
Top-Your-Own Oatmeal Board
Did you know that January is National Oatmeal Month? It’s a perfect family-friendly breakfast, because everyone can add their own mix-ins and toppings. You can even make it in the slow cooker overnight for an easy weekday breakfast. We love this version from ....
Winter Festivals + The Best Sledding Hills
It's that time of year where we are bored with our 4 walls and need to get out. Here are some family friendly festivals and the best sledding hills to burn some energy and get a breath of fresh (cold) air. Winter Blast Royal Oak 2022 Dates: Friday, February 4, 2022...
Last Minute Activity Guide
With the holidays near and the kids off from school I'm sure we will all go stir crazy at some point. Let this last minute holiday activities fill those gaps in your calendar and get the family out of the house and around town. Monroe St Drive-In Detroit 2021 Movie...
Sober Over the Holidays: Advice from Melissa Urban, Founder of Whole30
Skipping the booze at Thanksgiving and the parties and family gatherings that follow isn’t always easy—but always worth it if that’s your priority. Whatever your reason—from pregnancy to alcohol dependence to simple preference—for wanting to stay sober, some...
DIY Simmer Pot Holiday Home Fragrance!
Before your next holiday dinner, put a pot of this DIY home fragrance on your stove. It’ll instantly fill your house with warmth and joy, with none of the chemicals or fake fragrances you’ll find in some plug-ins or candles. Thank you to our contributor Kathleen...