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I am Callie: I write an honest and positive blog about my attempt to maintain the life of a 20-something while still being a devoted mother to my two year old son. What makes WLFD different from other "mommy blogs" is that we have a passion for and have chosen to live in the great city of Detroit.Connect
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What a morning.
Filled with energy (aka Germack coffee) Ryan and I attacked Saturday head on. We hit up Eastern Market for some jazz, El Guapo breakfast tacos and the fixings for a caprese salad. Earlier in the day, we packed the car with … Continue reading
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How I found a sitter.
My advice to new parents? FIND A SITTER! If you are far from family, it is hard to find someone you can trust with the most precious and priceless thing in your life. But, it is absolutely necessary for your … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Posts, Detroit, Lovie-Dovie
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Detroit Mercantile Co.
I have no idea how to properly decorate a house. I have given in to the idea that if we like something, it will go somewhere and with some other thing we already own. It may not all make sense, … Continue reading
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Tuesdays at the Market
Hurray for Eastern Market Tuesdays. Less crowded Better parking Great selection of vendors And… I get to go all by my little ol’ self. Which means I can take my sweet ol’ time. Check it out. Eastern Market Tuesdays are … Continue reading
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“Not your ordinary list”…Family style
Positive Detroit posted a list of the the top things they would like to see in the city. I enjoyed the list so much, it has inspired me to put a family spin on it. Here is what I would … Continue reading
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A day with the Greats.
We met with Great Grandma and Great Grandpa to take a trip back in time complete with trains, Model T cars, puppets, custard and a carousel. I never realized how kid friendly Greenfield Village was until I came with a … Continue reading
Beautified
A little bit of this…(ugh, scary) …leads to a little bit of this. Oh so glamorous. Thanks Curl Up and Dye. Completely satisfied. As always. With love from Detroit, Callie
Proud to be…
Had Toby Keith attended our celebration of the U.S. of A, he would have left halfway through to go write a song about our patriotism. It would go something like this (Please use whatever random tune you care to. Or … Continue reading
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Too hot to cook.
Our house is old. Really old. Just the way we like it. But come 100 degree + days, we wish we had modern amenities like AC. We are not completely without. We do have a large unit in the playroom. … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Posts, Detroit, Little Man
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Date Night >> DIA and Atlas
The Detroit Institute of Arts had a new member orientation on Friday night. We have been members since April, but after a failed attempt at bringing Jack, we had not had a chance to go back (sans toddler.) Friday … Continue reading
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