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Winter Blast
Motown Winter Blast was last weekend and we made sure to take advantage. Jack rode the carousel and played in the snow by the ice sculptures. Meanwhile, Mommy and Daddy stuffed their faces with carnival food. This includes fresh squeezed … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Posts, Detroit, Little Man
Tagged Detroit Family, Roasting Plant, WInter Blast, with love from detroit
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Valentine’s Day in Detroit
Are you in love (or strong like) and want something special to do on Valentine’s day? Looking to spend your evening in Detroit? Here are a few ideas: Detroit Loves Cinema is an Oscar shorts viewing party held at the … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Posts, Detroit, Lovie-Dovie
Tagged Detroit Family, Valentine's Day Detroit, with love from detroit
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Dear Michigan Winter,
Dear Michigan Winter, I have always been a big fan. I love to ski and sled. Hot cocoa with a touch of Bailey’s may be my favorite drink of all time and I have a strong emotional bond to large … Continue reading
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Tagged Detroit Family, michigan winter, snow day, with love from detroit
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Detroit Symphony Orchestra >> Tiny Tots Concert
What a fun little Saturday in Detroit. We rolled out of bed and into Russel Street Deli for a quick breakfast. We were seated immediately and were able to eat and run in time to make our next destination. We … Continue reading
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Astro Coffee
After dropping Jack off at daycare I had a one track mind. Not the dirty variety. The food variety. The Astro Coffee breakfast sandwich variety. All I could think of was “Astro Egg Sandwich, Astro egg sandwich, Astro egg sandwich.” … Continue reading
We Choose Detroit: Heidi
My favorite run route starts from my house and heads a short distance away to Belle Isle, Detroit’s Olmstead-designed, island park in the Detroit River. It continues from there to Eastern Market, then back home through the run/bike path of … Continue reading
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Bowling in Detroit
Last week the family tried something new. It was Jack’s first time bowling and our first time at the Majestic Garden Bowl. He loved it but needed a little help getting the ball down the lane. Ryan and I excel at Wii … Continue reading
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Tagged Bowling, Detroit, family, Garden Bowl, Majestic
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Auto Prom
The last time Ryan and I looked this fancy was at our wedding. Before that, Senior Prom. That is why the North American International Auto Show is so properly dubbed “Auto Prom.” That’s right. We know how to keep it … Continue reading
Haters
Listen, I have said it before and I will say it again “city life is not for everyone.” But I don’t hate on the suburbs so please don’t tell me everything that is wrong with the choices we have made … Continue reading
Bon Voyage
What do you get for a dear friend who is leaving you? (Dramatic I know but it’s who I am.) I found these fantastic shirts at D:hive’s pop-up store, D:pop. Ashley, Jonathan and Vivi will represent the motor city in … Continue reading
