Fall is here! Here are ten fun Fall things I’m looking forward to doing this season. (I’m really excited for number seven!)
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Busy Back-to-School Week
It’s been a busy week with the start of the new fall school season. I had an entire week of blog posts planned, but I just didn’t have the time to finalize my drafts. Still trying to do all the things! But this summer, I worked hard on a BIG mind shift to GO SLOW …
Lunch at Mudgie’s and a Day at the Office with Zhen
Last Friday, I took Zhen to work with me for a couple of hours. She had a dentist appointment and the appointment turned out to only be about an hour long, so I thought it’d be fun to grab lunch to-go and stop by the office. Zhen always asks me what I do when I …
Happy 5th Birthday, Zephaniah!
Zephaniah is five! My sweet, daredevil boy who loves to laugh all of the time and give me hugs nonstop is five-years-old now. Just like I say on all of my kids’ birthdays: I can’t believe it! Zephaniah is our rainbow baby. After suffering a heartbreaking miscarriage in 2016, we were blessed a couple of …
Twenty Matching Christmas Pajama Ideas for the Whole Family
Today on the blog, I’m sharing twenty matching Christmas pajamas for kids (and parents, too). Plus, check out my five DIY photo tips for capturing your little ones in their festive PJs! Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links. At no additional cost to you, when you click on a link to purchase a product, …
Four Tips to Help Your Kids Adjust to Daylight Saving Time
Are you still feeling tired? You’re not alone! Daylight Saving Time took place on November 7, and students are also feeling the effects of the transition. Check out Brainly parenting expert Patrick Quinn’s Daylight Saving Time tips for kids to help your children adjust to the time change! Have you been having a hard time adjusting …
Our Spooktacular Halloween
Happy Halloween! Creating DIY Halloween costumes for the kids has become a treasured Halloween family tradition for us. It saves us money and the kids enjoy wearing their creations! Today, I’m sharing photos of the fun (and spooky) Halloween costumes we created this year. Throughout the month of October, Zephaniah (4) would describe anything Halloween-related …
High Grocery Prices are Hurting Our Finances
Are the high grocery prices hurting your finances, too? Here are ten ways we’re saving money on our grocery budget for a family of eight! Have you noticed grocery prices have increased? Earlier this year, when Travis was still working at a grocery store, he warned me it was going to happen. I honestly didn’t …
A Fall Mommy-Daughter Date Idea
Busy, busy, busy. Life as a mom of six means I’m always busy with the kids, running errands, making appointments, and other home life tasks. Not to mention, I also homeschool three of my young children so having a lot of downtime can often feel like it’s nonexistent. But despite all of that busyness, I …
Happy 1st Birthday, Zaya!
Zaya is ONE! When? How? Why did the year go by so fast?! I feel like my pregnancy was an eternity, but Zaya’s first year just flew by us! Travis and I like to joke that she doesn’t really want to be a baby. She tries so hard to catch up with her older siblings. …
Better Made Snack Foods is Hosting a Mother’s Day Contest
Better Made Snack Foods is hosting its annual Mother’s Day contest. All you have to do is submit a short essay of 150 words or less describing why your mom is amazing to you. The essay due date is May 7, 2021, and the winner will receive a sampler box containing an assortment of delicious …
Happy Holidays!
Merry Christmas and Happy Kwanzaa! I hope you are having a blessed and peaceful holiday so far. Do you have anything special planned for the next few days? We’re going to tune into The Wright’s Kwanzaa festivities over the next few days. Each day during Kwanzaa, The Wright will stream a special program at 7 …
Test Driving the All-New 2021 Chevy Suburban
A couple of weeks ago, I was invited to test drive the new 2021 Chevy Suburban. Chevrolet also gifted me a holiday gift card so we were able to do some Christmas shopping and enjoy a family holiday event! I thought it would be a fun experience for the kids, too. We’re a one-vehicle family …
Find Last-Minute Holiday Gift Ideas at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets
Today’s post is sponsored by Great Lakes Crossing Outlets. As a spokesperson for Great Lakes Crossing Outlets, I’m excited to share with you our holiday gift shopping experience! All opinions are my own and you can read Good Life Detroit’s disclaimer policy here. If you’re looking for last-minute holiday gift ideas, then Great Lakes Crossing …
Four Free Holiday Event Ideas in Metro Detroit
Today on the blog, I’m sharing four free family events happening for the holidays. Plus, our photos from the Big, Bright Light Show in Downtown Rochester! I’ve been on the hunt for free Detroit holiday events for the family to enjoy. Last night, we took the kids to see the Big, Bright Light Show in …
Our Christmas Photos with Santa George at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets
Today’s post is sponsored by Great Lakes Crossing Outlets and Twelve Oaks Mall. I am excited to share with you our visit with Santa George at the Great Lakes Crossing Outlets in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Keep reading for more details on how to make a reservation at the Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi, Michigan! I …
Book Your Reservation Now for Holiday Pictures with Santa George!
Happy Holidays, friends! If you’re looking for a Santa Claus mall visit in Metro Detroit, then search no further. I’ve got all of the details you need for booking your reservation with Santa George at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets and Twelve Oaks Mall. Today’s post is sponsored by Great Lakes Crossing Outlets and Twelve Oaks …
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving! What are your holiday plans? We are going to cook a nice meal for the kids and enjoy our time together at home. I wish I could see my parents for this holiday season, but right now that’s not a good idea because of the pandemic. I do, however, plan on connecting with …
Five Last-Minute DIY Halloween Costumes for Kids
Looking for easy DIY Halloween costumes for kids? I created these five homemade costumes for my kids to save money and time. Check out what we came up with and if there’s a fun costume idea you can use, too! Happy Halloween! How are you celebrating this weekend? We’re doing things a little differently this …
Is It Really Fall If You Don’t Go Apple Picking?
Have you gone apple picking yet? Here in Michigan, visiting an apple orchard and pumpkin patch are very popular fall traditions. A couple of weeks ago, we took our little ones to Westview Orchards and Winery in Washington, Michigan to go apple picking. It was our first time visiting an apple orchard so we were …