Spring + Summer in Detroit

Our painted rock obsession started with Kindness Rocks when we stumbled upon this rock in the notch of a Detroit Zoo fence. We spend a lot of time with Eye Spy eyes peeled, looking for the unexpected and extraordinary. No surprise...

Ahh. It's finally summer. I have been waiting for this since September. I don’t know about you, but summer has always been my favorite season. I am my best self in the summer. And I'm not just talking about...

The summer heat has made its entrance and we know you're looking for some fun places to cool down! Luckily for us, metro Detroit is filled with splash pads and water parks! Better yet, many of them are free!...

Summer is in full swing, so let's make sure we soak up as much of the sun as possible! It's also a bonus when we're able to wear the kiddos out. Here is a list of fun, outdoor spots...

Summer is in full swing here in Michigan, and without the school-year routine keeping families on a strict schedule, there is both the freedom and need to explore new and exciting activities. Many head to the pool or the...

Many families are heading to the beaches and pools for the Fourth of July weekend. Water and swim safety should be top of mind for every family -- especially during the busiest beach and pool week of the year. I...

Of the many family-friendly metro Detroit places we love visiting, Greenfield Village ranks near the top of our list. It's part old-timey amusement park, part century-old living museum, though neither of those descriptions does it justice.  There are countless historical...

Now that spring has sprung (well, if the weather would ever warm up), one thing we love to do is head to our favorite local farmers market. Our 2019 Ultimate Guide to Metro Detroit Farmers Markets has you covered when...

We’re Katie and Shannon. Two friends who share a lot in common, not the least of which is our passion for swimming. The sport is near and dear to our hearts, but we also see how swimming impacts Michiganders...

Now that the sun is shining, and we can go outside without full-on Arctic gear, I’m excited to move our messes out of the house with a super fun springtime activity: truck painting and car wash! I use the term...