A lifestyle blog about culture, family life, mindful living, and style.
A lifestyle blog about culture, family life, mindful living, and style.
Another beautiful Detroit mural I spotted in Midtown Detroit near Cass Avenue. I snapped this photo on Noel Night (December 2022) as I was walking back to my minivan. The mural is by Detroit artist Freddy Diaz (swfreddy on Instagram). FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM PINTEREST TWITTER
Seems like it’s a rarity these days that I get to go out to events. Since the summertime, I’ve been so busy with family life and working. I’m always saving event announcements I find on Facebook and Instagram with hopes of attending the ones that spark my interest. But by the time it’s the weekend, …
Here’s a fun butterfly mural wall for taking pictures. It’s located in Downtown Ferndale, Michigan. Sunday, Travis and I took the kids to get haircuts. I always take them to the same stylist I go to– Motor City Hair Witch. Ali’s so great. She’s been styling my hair since summer 2021. She did my big …
Oh, how I missed one of my favorite Detroit summer events: Eastern Market After Dark! The last time I attended Eastern Market After Dark (EMAD) was in September 2019, before COVID happened. I like to call EMAD Detroit’s end-of-summer party because it’s held in the middle of September and so many people come out to …
My summer was pretty low-key, as far as attending events and going places goes. For the first time in a decade, I got a job outside of the home. Well, sort of. It’s a part-time remote position, but it’s still a different experience for me since my former part-time job was mainly blogging and social …
This morning I saw a tweet from Jeff Bezos praising a McDonald’s burger. “My first job. And still the same great burger. Happy Sunday!” the Amazon Founder tweeted. I couldn’t help myself and had to share a quoted tweet: “not a real burger.” Don’t get me wrong– sometimes you will find me in a McDonald’s …
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 …
Take a step back in time at the King Tut exhibit in Detroit! Today on the blog, I’m sharing photos and our experience visiting The KING TUTANKHAMUN: “Wonderful Things” from the Pharaoh’s Tomb exhibition at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. If you’re an art and history lover, then you may enjoy …
Bedrock Detroit’s Monroe Street Drive-In is back this year and it opens this Friday, November 12th! The Detroit Drive-In theater will be in the same lot where the outdoor roller skating rink (Monroe Street Midway) was located this past summer. OUTDOOR SEATING AVAILABLE This year the Drive-In will feature nine outdoor seating pods if you’d …
There are three weekends left to view Womxnhouse Detroit. Have you been yet? It’s an art exhibition and artist residency located in the childhood home of Asia Hamilton (artist and founder of Norwest Art Gallery). Last weekend, Zhen and I attended the art exhibit as part of our mommy-daughter date day. She loved it so …
Detroit’s been buzzing about Eminem’s new restaurant Mom’s Spaghetti. Have you tried it yet? I visited the restaurant on the second day of its grand opening so I thought I’d share my thoughts with you on what I think of it! THE SHORT ANSWER: As a mom of six who cooks spaghetti often, I would …
Did you get a chance to go to DLECTRICITY a couple of weekends ago (September 24 – 25)? I attended the second day of the two-day night festival and I really enjoyed the experience! I first heard about DLECTRICITY in 2017, but the 2021 event was my first time seeing it in person. (I wasn’t …
Get ready for fresh hot cider, tasty caramel apples, and all the pumpkin spice you could ask for because Cider in the City is returning to Beacon Park. The fall festivities completely transform the park and bring everything you’d find at a country orchard, to the heart of Detroit for everyone to enjoy. It’s a perfect opportunity …
Eminem’s new restaurant Mom’s Spaghetti opened today in Downtown Detroit. The concept restaurant is based on the famous opening lyric of the Detroit rapper’s Grammy Award-winning song “Lose Yourself.” “His palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy // There’s vomit on his sweater already, mom’s spaghetti // He’s nervous, but on the surface he …
Here are four fall races coming up in October (…which starts this Friday! Can you believe it?!). Race for the Cure and LUNG FORCE Walk are happening this weekend, while the inaugural Run the D will be next Saturday. And make sure you save the date for Hot Cider Hustle happening October 31st! Get all …
On Saturday, I attended The Opening Artist Talk featuring Stickwork by North Carolina artist Patrick Dougherty. As part of this year’s Detroit Month of Design, the art event was held at Eliza Howell Park in Detroit’s Brightmoor community. Stickwork is a collaborative effort with Eliza Howell Park Partnership, Sidewalk Detroit, the City of Detroit, The …
If you have plans to attend Motor Bella tomorrow or this weekend, make sure you stop by the Dunamis Clean Energy Partners (DCEP) booth! Founded by Detroit-native Natalie King, DCEP is the first Black woman-owned electric vehicle charger manufacturer in the United States. In August, Dunamis Clean Energy Partners was one of fifteen Black- and …
As we say so long to summer, today on the blog, I’m sharing ten fun things we did this summer in Detroit. We enjoyed the BLKOUT Walls Mural Festival, the Sidewalk Detroit Summer Festival, the African World Festival, hanging out in Downtown Detroit, and more! Happy first day of fall! Today, Zhen got a little …
After postponing the fashion show in 2020, Detroit Rocks the Runway made its return to the catwalk at the African World Festival! I connected with Piper Carter, coordinator of DRR, to learn more about how, in just a few short weeks, Detroit Rocks the Runway created an exciting and successful fashion show. September is known …
Here’s your chance to meet Bone Thugs N’ Harmony ahead of their concert tonight! Flesh-N-Bone of Bone Thugs and special guests will be onsite at New Standard Cannabis in Hazel Park from 4:30 to 7:30 P.M. BONE THUGS N’ HARMONY MEET AND GREET WHAT: Bone Thugs N’ Harmony Meet & Greet WHEN: TODAY, September 14th …