Over the summer, Michala (now 17) started working a part-time job. She recently switched jobs to a different retailer because the employer is offering a higher pay rate and more working hours. Michala is SO excited about her new job because (1) she LOVES the company and (2) she wants to start making more money.… Read More 8 Tips to Teach Your Kids Financial Success
The holiday season is known as the busiest travel time of the year. As exciting as it can be to see family and loved ones for the holidays, the journey to the destination can be a bit of a challenge with children. Kids’ travel games are a great way to keep your children entertained and… Read More 12 Fun Travel Games for Your Restless Backseat Drivers
Today’s blog post is sponsored by BJ’s Wholesale Club. Please read our disclosure policy here. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Good Life Detroit! BJ’s Wholesale Club in Madison Heights officially opened last weekend and we are excited to start grocery shopping at the new wholesale club! Have you been yet? Travis and… Read More Touring the New BJ’s Wholesale Club in Madison Heights (and 6 reasons why we love BJ’s!)
Whether you are young or “seasoned” in life 😉, hanging out at the library can be a magical experience. I have always been a lover of bookstores and libraries. I could get lost in a place filled with books so whenever I take my kids to the library, it is a fun treat for me,… Read More The Library is a Magical Place
‘Tis the season to give back to our community and neighbors! If you’re looking for a way to give back this holiday season, then here’s a kind way to help children receive warm coats and gloves! Detroit hip-hop and R & B radio station 97.9 WJLB will host its 36th annual Coats for Kids fundraiser on Saturday,… Read More Detroit’s 97.9 WJLB to Host 36th Annual Coats for Kids for The Salvation Army
Have you started planning your Thanksgiving menu yet? Many food experts recommend planning your Thanksgiving menu one month in advance, especially if you are going to host Thanksgiving dinner for a large gathering. That’s why today’s blog post is a feature on a family Thanksgiving menu idea to help you plan ahead for this Thanksgiving… Read More RECIPE: Three Thanksgiving Menu Ideas (including the turkey!) from Chef Leigh Ann Chatagnier
Happy Friday, friends! Hope that you had a productive week and you’re able to kick back and relax this weekend. If you’re looking for a fall activity to do this weekend, may I suggest visiting Paint Creek Cider Mill? Located in Rochester, Michigan, Paint Creek Cider Mill is a Metro Detroit cider mill and a… Read More Autumn Days at Paint Creek Cider Mill
Hi, friends! In today’s post, I am sharing 10 DIY Halloween makeup ideas to help you with your Halloween costume planning! These Halloween makeup looks are perfect for if you need a last-minute costume idea or if you just want a simple Halloween face painting. When we took the kids to a trunk or treat… Read More 10 FUN DIY Halloween Makeup Ideas
A couple of weeks ago, Travis and I took the kids to see Formosa Roadside Wedding Banquet at the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) in Detroit. Roadside Wedding Banquet is a Taiwanese musical play celebrating the Taiwanese cultural tradition of roadside banquet celebrations. The National Chinese Orchestra Taiwan performed Formosa Roadside Wedding Banquet and it… Read More Our Homeschool Field Trip to Watch ‘Formosa Roadside Wedding Banquet’ at the DIA
Happy Friday! In today’s post, I’m sharing a family fall bucket list I created for my family. I’ve also created a printable of our fall family bucket list. If you click HERE, then you can go straight to the fall bucket list section of this post. DISCLAIMER: This post contains affiliate links. At no extra… Read More Family Fall Bucket List Featuring 28 Days of Fall Activities
Happy Monday! How was your weekend? We had a fun weekend at our first Halloween event of the season! My friend Tiffany invited us to go to a Metro Detroit trunk or treat event at her church in Auburn Hills, Michigan. On today’s post, I’m sharing photos of our time at the trick or treat… Read More Our First Halloween Event of the Season
Hi, friends! Today’s blog post is sponsored by BJ’s Wholesale Club. You can read my disclosure policy here if you like. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Good Life Detroit! Have you signed up for your BJ’s Wholesale Club membership yet? I ordered membership cards for Travis and me not too long ago… Read More Take Advantage of Your BJ’s Wholesale Club Membership Now and Shop Ahead of Club Openings
LONG FESTIVALS ARE MY FAVORITE for so many reasons: …if you can’t make it to the entire festival, then you pick a day that you’re able to go and still get to experience some of it …if you are able to make it to the entire festival, you get a very enriching experience (it almost… Read More So long summer. Hello, Autumn days!
Do you have an anniversary tradition you like to keep with your spouse or partner? Travis and I celebrated our wedding anniversary August 3, and I completely forgot to share this memory with you guys a few weeks ago. Every year, Travis and I like to celebrate our marriage with a special date for just… Read More A Sweet Wedding Anniversary Tradition
It’s that time of the year when we say goodbye to summer and start planning our Fall activities. If you’re a big planner like I am, then you’re probably already getting your Fall schedule ready. Yesterday Beacon Park announced its fall schedule of events and the events sound exciting! All of the events are FREE… Read More Beacon Park Detroit Announces FREE Events for Fall 2019 Season
How was your weekend? We ended up staying home for most of the weekend. I had planned on attending a couple of events in Detroit, but I wasn’t feeling very well. I am transitioning off of my anxiety/depression medications, and over the weekend, the side effects were kicking my butt. On Sunday, I couldn’t take… Read More Mosquitoes and Wild Purple Flowers (An Evening Nature Walk)
When Elijah was a little boy, I used to take him to the riverwalk to ride his toy car along the walking path. This was when we were living in Clarksville, Tennessee. In my hometown, there’s a riverwalk that has a pedestrian bridge that connects to the downtown area, but it’s nothing like Downtown Detroit.… Read More Just Realized I Have an Adult Kid Now
Today’s post is sponsored by DFCU Financial. Please read our disclosure policy for more information. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Good Life Detroit! It’s hard to believe that August is here, isn’t it? These summer months are just going by so fast. Before you know it, all of the kids will be… Read More Finding Back-to-School Deals and Trends with Your DFCUPerks App
Today’s blog post is sponsored by Priority Health. Please read our disclosure policy for more information. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Good Life Detroit! Summer is in full swing and we’ve been enjoying many Detroit festivities and outdoor adventures! The weather hasn’t been too bad this summer, either. I was pleasantly surprised… Read More 6 Tips for Staying Sun Smart This Summer
Yesterday, Travis and I took the kids to Eastern Market Art Park to hang out for a little bit. I had noticed the new art park while I was at the Michigan Renaissance Festival Kickoff Party. My kids love art and city parks so I thought they’d love to see the new park. We brought… Read More Our Children Deserve Better