Fun Things To Do

Apple Orchards & Cider Mills
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Public Gardens

Ann Arbor

Matthaei Botanical Gardens at 1800 N. Dixboro

Nichols Arboretum on the University of Michigan Campus.   More than 700 acres gardens, research facilities, and trails.  Outdoor areas are open [...]

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The Importance of Making a Phone Book for Children
In today’s world we’re finding it more important to educate our children on safety tips and how to handle emergencies.  I got a great child-safety idea from my sister who sent a small photo album (a single 4×6 photo per side of page) with pictures and phone [...]

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Afraid of your kids driving you nuts this summer?  Do you need some fun things to do with them or to keep them busy?

If your kids are bored again here are a few ideas of fun things to do with them at home or around town this summer, on weekends or holidays (or on those [...]

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Okay, you’re probably wondering what in the world “Oobleck” is, right?  I was too until I made it.  I found the recipe in “365 TV-Free Activities You Can Do With Your Child” book.  My 5 and 8 year olds just loooove this stuff.  I scanned it word-for-word so you can see for yourself what it [...]

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