10 Popular Outdoor Winter Activities

10 Popular Outdoor Winter Activities  Winter doesn’t have to mean hibernating until warmer temperatures arrive. Instead, bundle up and head outdoors. Some of your best experiences can take place in the winter as long as you are prepared for the cold. So put on your boots, a warm coat, hat, gloves or mittens, and grab some hand and feet warmers. Go have

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Air Museums in Michigan

My husband is an aircraft and air museum enthusiast. In fact, he loves history in general. He is also into photography. For this reason, I thought I’d research air museums in Michigan that we might be able to visit. I’ve also included some of the photos he took over the years from the Thunder Over Michigan Airshow which takes place

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5 Halloween Safety Tips and Advice For Your Home

5 Halloween Safety Tips and Advice For Your Home It’s really fun and exciting to decorate the house during Halloween. From traditional pumpkin lanterns up to high-tech decors with special effects, people really love filling their homes with these amazing things. However, there are times that safety and security are compromised for the sake of perfect Hallows’ Eve. To make

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Preparing for a Mission Trip

Preparing for a Mission Trip  This September I will head to Guatemala for my second mission trip. Preparing for a mission trip requires time and planning, especially if you are leaving the country. Be sure to begin your planning early so that everything is in line well before your travel date. Two Important Must Haves Of most importance is having

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10 Reasons to Shop at Your Local Farmers Market

  Farmers markets are found in just about every city, and if not, there’s sure to be one close by. Farmers markets vary in terms of size and activities offered, but one thing they all have in common is fresh fruits and veggies! The farmers market in our town of Canton takes place on Sunday mornings from 9-1 pm. Our market

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Discover FREE or Discounted Michigan Adventures with Your Library Card

Did you know that your library card can be your best travel companion? It’s true…you can discover free or discounted Michigan adventures with your library card. Adventures include Michigan state parks, campgrounds, museums, trails, arts & cultural destinations, seven National Park Service venues, and more. To find out which adventures are included in the Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) program, visit

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Affordable (or FREE) Summer Activities for Children

Today is the first day of summer which means that most children are out of school. Some are already wondering what to do with their time. To help you enjoy summer, I’ve put together a list of affordable (or free) summer activities for children. Take a look at that list below: Free Local Concerts for Kids  School House Rocks Series (Canton)

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20 FREE Summer Activities that Inspire Creativity

  20 FREE Summer Activities that Inspire Creativity Summer is officially here on June 20 and most kids are out of school. Soon you will be hearing, “I’m bored.” It’s easy to fall into the trap of allowing your children to watch television or play on electronic devices, but I’d like to give you some other options for inspiring creativity.

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5 Free Attractions in Downtown Detroit

It is possible to have fun in Detroit without spending money. If you are looking for staycations this summer, I suggest checking out these 5 FREE attractions in Downtown Detroit. As they say, “The best things in life are free”. Visit Eastern Market Eastern Market in Detroit is bustling with things to do, especially on the weekends. At the Saturday

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10 Favorite Michigan Campgrounds

  When I think of childhood vacations, I think of camping. As a pastor’s kid (PK), we vacationed the affordable way…in a pop-up trailer! No AC, toilet, or running water, you could say that we roughed it, but we still had it good! Camping brings families and friends together through meals, campfires, games, sporting activities, and close sleeping quarters. It

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