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Disney’s Frozen Inspired Pretzel Builders

January 25, 2019

My four-year-old LOVES to build things. Mega Blocks towers have long created shadows all over our house. Lego creations cover the surface of every dresser in his room. He’s a huge fan of Magna Tiles and has created everything from space ships to fire stations with them. Routinely all the pillows are off of my […]

Disney-Like Adventures at the Detroit NAIAS 2019

January 25, 2019

We have a yearly tradition of attending the North American International Auto Show in Detroit every January. We have a family connection with one of the display managers (he’s our uncle!) of the Ford Motor Company display and our kiddos get a little VIP treatment. The 2019 NAIAS was an especially fun experience as Mr. […]

Rainforest Cafe: An Interview with a 4 Year Old

January 12, 2019

I’m probably not the first adult to admit, I’m not a super huge fan of Rainforest cafe. The menu isn’t horrible (and I do appreciate the vegetarian and vegan options), but the place screams sensory over-load. There are kids everywhere and noises happening at every second. It is not my idea place to dine and […]

How to Have an Inexpensive Disney-Like Michigan Staycation

January 7, 2019

In the dead of winter Michigan can be a cold and often drab place. I know winter is coming every year and feel myself bracing for impact. Not that anything physical is going to hit me. Other than stir craziness or a desire to run away and hide until spring. That will probably hit me […]

How Frankenmuth Compares to Disney’s German Pavilion

January 2, 2019

Ah, Frankenmuth, Michigan. Our very own Little Bavaria! When I was a kiddo I absolutely loved going to Frankenmuth for the weekend. To me it felt like a far off land even though it was only about an hour from my house. I loved feeling like I had stepped into a small town in Germany. […]