Disclosure: Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan is a sponsor of Ann Arbor with Kids. I am also a Girl Scout volunteer. UPDATE: GSHOM is ending cookie booths after March 15 due to COVID-19 Coronavirus. If you see troops this weekend be sure to stock up. There are typically bonus booths in April. They do not …
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Do you end up with too much Halloween candy in your house? Some years my daughter has collected too much candy. Other years it’s been rainy and we had less trick or treaters than expected. The good news is that if you have too much candy, there are several Ann Arbor Halloween candy buy back programs around …
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Bookstock is Metro Detroit’s largest non-profit used book and media sale. It is held at Livonia’s Laurel Park Place which is a convenient drive from Ann Arbor. Proceeds from the sale benefit charitable literacy and education projects in metro Detroit.
Each year Dairy Queen holds Free Cone Day on the first day of spring. I have not seen an official 2020 announcement on their website or Facebook. On Free Cone Day, each customer gets a free small vanilla cone. Donations for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® are encouraged. 2019 Announcement Dairy Queen Free Cone Day I …
For many families a Turkey Trot is an annual Thanksgiving Tradition. There are a couple of Ann Arbor Turkey Trots both on Thanksgiving and the weeks before. Ann Arbor Turkey Trots There are two Turkey Trots in the Ann Arbor area in November. Turkey trots are a great way to work off some calories before …
Disclosure: Toyota USA provided me with a Prius Prime for the week and compensation for activities over the weekend. They are also making a donation on my behalf to C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. Donation As a thank you for participating in the MyTownMyPrius promotion, Toyota USA is making a donation to C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. …
The annual Stamp Out Hunger with the National Association of Letter Carriers is on Saturday, May 12. Locally, donations will benefit Food Gatherers. It is super easy to participate. Simply fill the bag that your mail carrier leaves you and set it out by your mailbox on May 12th. If you need food assistance, the …
During the school year, many children receive food through free and discounted school breakfast and lunch programs. However, over the summer there is less of a safety net for these families. The Rotary Club of Ann Arbor’s Fight Summer Hunger Food and Fund Drive runs March 5-16. Their goal is to provide 80000 meals throughout …
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Since today is Giving Tuesday, I thought I would highlight our local Ann Arbor organizations that provide so many family fun activities throughout the year. I’ve also highlighted a few non-profits that support kids and families. Ad: Leslie Science & Nature Center Join Leslie Science & Nature Center on Giving Tuesday as we “pop up” …
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The 2017 March of Dimes Signature Chefs is a benefit for babies. The event raises funds for the campaign to end prematurity. The March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction showcases the culinary excellence of the area’s finest chefs and venues. When the March of Dimes asked me to help promote the Signature Chef Auction as …