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I'm Callie. I write an honest and positive blog about my life as a mother of two rambunctious and awesome little boys. What makes my "mommy blog" different from others is that we live in and proudly support the city of Detroit.Connect
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My favorite days…
My favorite days are the ones that are spent with my family. Watching Jack and Ryan play fills my heart and melts it away in one fell swoop. So often I say to Ryan “look what we’ve created.” I am … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Posts, Detroit, Little Man, Lovie-Dovie
Tagged Belle Isle, Callie, Detroit, family, with love from, with love from det
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Today calls for a crock pot.
This morning was cold, wet and windy. Nevertheless, I ventured to Eastern Market to peruse the Tuesday selection. It was there, amongst the potatoes and leaks, I was inspired to break out my crock pot. Ladies and gentlemen, I bring … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Posts, Detroit, Yum
Tagged Callie, Detroit, Eastern Market, family, with love from det, with love from detroit
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Busy as usual.
“How have you been” “Busy” “Well it is better than the alternative” Yes imaginary conversationalist. You are correct. It IS better than the alternative. “Busy” doesn’t have to be a bad thing. Take this weekend for example. We were on … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Posts, Detroit, Home Decor, Party Time
Tagged Callie, Detroit, family, Indian Village, Tour De Troit, with love from det, with love from detroit
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MINE!!!!!
Jack is having a bit of trouble sharing. We started this week with a trip to the Belle Isle Playscape. There were only three other kids at this HUGE play area but anytime they came near him he would yell “MINE!” I … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Posts, Detroit, Little Man
Tagged Belle Isle, Detroit, family, with love from det, with love from detroit
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Ladies night at Madewell
In celebration of Fashion’s Night Out, Madewell held a special shop till you drop special event. They had stylists on hand and served mini cupcakes with Faygo and Vernors to wash it down. What was the very best part, you … Continue reading
Tigers and Tacos
There is no better way to end summer than with baseball. Yesterday we caught a Tigers game with Lita and Grandpa Tim. I always love a trip to Comerica Park but on this day the heat was unforgiving. As I … Continue reading
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Tagged Detroit, family, Mexican Town, Tigers, with love from det, with love from detroit
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Detroit Jazz Festival
I will admit, jazz and I do not have the best history. Years ago, Ryan took me to a famous club in NYC. Our seats were fantastic and I’m sure the music was fine but almost as soon as we … Continue reading
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Tagged Detroit, family, jazz, with love from det, with love from detroit
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A Spartan was born…
Some days I stare at my screen without a clue as to what I should post. Not today my friends. Today marks the start of football season. A season we take very seriously in this household. Before Jack could talk, … Continue reading
Home again, home again. Jiggity-jig.
If you ask Jack where he lives, his response is “Detroit Tigers baseball” followed by a “Yaaahh Tigers.” Our first adventure after returning home was a family trip to the Riverfront. Jack played in the fountains and on the playground … Continue reading
East Jordan
East Jordan, Michigan is a four hour drive from Detroit and well worth the travel. As far back as I can remember, a small chunk of my summer has been reserved for this quiet town on the south arm of Lake … Continue reading
