Katie Goncalves
Katie is a Novi mom to a spunky little girl and married to her college sweetheart. She is a full-time stay at home mom, a part-time swim coach, and the Community Engagement Coordinator for Detroit Mom. Katie is a wine and cheese fanatic, a small-scale shopaholic, and a reading enthusiast. Follow Katie's motherhood journey on Instagram @momjeansreinvented
The Best Sledding Hills In + Around Detroit
One of the best wintertime activities is taking the sled out to your local hill on a snowy day. With so many fun parks and places to see, you can choose a new hill...
Tips for Making and Keeping a Resolution to Read More
The most common question I get over on Detroit Moms on the Same Page is, “How can I make more time to read?” As busy moms it can be hard to find the time...
Shop Local at These 5 Bookstores In + Around Detroit
We're all aware of the importance of shopping local this holiday season. Now more than ever, it's critical to the survival of our favorite local businesses that we show our support, and bookstores are...
Detroit Mom’s Top 10 Books of 2020
If there's one good thing to come out of 2020, it's the incredible books published this year. I spent a good chunk of my quarantine devouring books and have a lot of thoughts about...
25+ Restaurants with Outdoor Dining In + Around Detroit
If you're looking for something to do tonight, head for a restaurant with outdoor dining. Yes, it's December in Michigan and that phrase is mind-boggling to say the least. But there are so many...
The Best Holiday Lights In + Around Detroit – Free & Ticketed Events
It's time to bundle up the kids and set out in search of the Detroit area's best holiday lights! There's something magical about seeing everything all lit up for the upcoming holiday season. With...
Where to Visit Santa Safely In + Around Detroit This Holiday Season
It seems that even a global pandemic can't stop Santa from seeing all his favorite kids and putting gifts under the tree this year! Many of our favorite metro Detroit places from years past...
Detroit Mom’s Guide to Christmas Tree Farms In + Around Detroit
Picture it: it's lightly snowing; you're strolling with your family through rows of evergreens in search of the perfect tree at one of the area's best little Christmas tree farms. You laugh together as...
Free Thanksgiving Meals For Those In Need
Everyone deserves to have a hot meal on Thanksgiving. Detroit Mom is committed to spreading awareness of resources available to those who may not be able to afford a meal this Thanksgiving. If you...
Where to Volunteer This Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving is most likely going to feel different than those in the past. You might be staying home rather than bolting through the airport. Your table may have a few less people sitting...