I’m a techie. My smartphone is permanently attached to my hip. I use my smart-devices to enhance my life experiences. Especially when it comes to finding out about “the great outdoors.” Educating myself about the things around me like, plants, birds, star-gazing, and special or general outdoor activities, is very interesting and engaging to me.…
Why should you have all the fun? While we humans like to seek out waterparks when summertime gets a little too hot around the gills, I’m sure your dog is staring at you during the summer heat and thinking “What about me?” Well, instead of giving your dog that clueless look of response. You can…
If you’re like me, one of your favorite television channels is HGTV. I’m always looking for ideas to add to, remove from, embellish, or improve my living space. No matter where you live, kitchen counter space is always premium real estate. But, I like the idea of having a kitchen herb garden, so I ventured…
Do you ever have an irrational-emotional response to certain foods? Can you hear the food calling your name? Do you think “cheeseburger” and get all watery-eyed? Then, the CheeseBurger in Caseville Fest is where you need to be. “Cheeseburger in Caseville is a festival that takes place in Caseville, Michigan. Cheeseburger is a festival in tribute…
Did you ever see the movie “Despicable Me?” One of the best scenes in that movie was when adorable little Agnes saw the fair grounds off in the distance. Her un-bridled glee is how I now forever view fairs. And, with summer weather comes the fair! Many of them. Games, stuffed animals, rides, real live…
Is It Hot Enough For You? Need to cool off a bit? Instead of sticking your head in the freezer, how about taking the family to one of the many Michigan Waterparks for a little cool-down fun. Zehnder’s Splash Village Hotel & Waterpark Frankenmuth http://www.zehnders.com/waterpark/splashvillagewaterpark.htm Waterford Oaks Waterpark Waterford http://www.destinationoakland.com/parksandtrails/waterparks/waterfordoaks/Pages/default.aspx Kensington Metropark…
High tech devices to keep track of your vital signs while working out have become to new rage. Then there are the really high-tech devices when you have to visit your family physician. What about your pet? Your pet is an integral member of your family. Keep him or her healthy and safe with a…
Escape to Belle Isle The Spirit of Detroit Challenge 5K, 10K and Kids Fun Run http://www.escapetobelleisle.com Other “Fun Run” race event that include Kids Runs: Glow4Kids SouthMoor Golf & Country Club, Burton Michigan “Glow4Kids is an illuminated nighttime race that blends fitness & entertainment all to benefit the ZoieSky Foundation. Racers are encouraged to walk,…
Well, Southeast Michigan has finally put together a string of days where the weather didn’t go from great to ugly in a span of 5 minutes. We are entering what is known as “The Dog Days of Summer.” But, what does that term really mean? And does it really relate to our dogs? Continue reading…
Although the calendar says it’s Spring, most of the past few days still feel like Winter. I’m anxious to fling open the windows and curtains and bask in the warm sunshine of Spring. (You, too?) But the colder winter-like temperatures haven’t stopped the beginning of the Spring Cleaning season. It’s a ritual. A purging. A…