Warm weather is around the corner, which means it will be time to swap the jeans & sweaters for shorts and t-shirts and coats for swimsuits. The Spring 2019 Ann Arbor Mom2Mom Sale Guide covers sales in the Ann Arbor area.
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This review of Putterz Batting Cages is part of our Summer Series: Wednesday Activity Reviews. About Putterz Putterz offers batting cages, 3 miniature golf courses (18 holes each), and an arcade. Over the years we have played mini golf several times, but this year was the first time I brought my daughter to the batting cages. Previously, we have reviewed Miniature […]
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Disclosure: Michigan Challenge Balloonfest hosted our visit. All opinions are ours. The Michigan Challenge Balloonfest has been on my summer bucket list for years. This year they hosted us to experience the event and share it with you. About Michigan Challenge Balloon Festival Michigan Challenge Balloonfest is held annually in Howell. They celebrated their 35th year in 2019. In addition […]
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Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and the gang are back for Toy Story 4. Along with returning favorites are plenty of new characters. Check out our Toy Story 4 Review with some parental guidance. Toy Story 4 Review Place in the Toy Story World At the end of Toy Story 3, Andy is leaving for college and gives the gang of toys to […]
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Are you looking for Ann Arbor Strawberry Picking options? The 2019 picking season was delayed by our cool spring! It typically starts at the end of May, but it is closer to mid-June this year. Ann Arbor Strawberry Picking Strawberry picking is a great activity with kids. The bushes are low to the ground. It is also pretty easy for […]
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Visiting the Peony Garden at Nichols Arboretum has been on my to-do list for several years. My daughter suffers from spring allergies so has never wanted to visit. I was set to go a couple of weeks ago while she was on a field trip, but the peonies were not yet in bloom. A friend and I visited this afternoon. […]
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Onward is Disney Pixar’s newest film set to open in March 2020. The film features elf brothres in a traditional fantasy story – set in modern times. It also reunites Avengers Infinity War and Avengers Endgame castmates Chris Pratt and Tom Holland. About Onward From Disney Pixar: Set in a suburban fantasy world, Disney and Pixar’s “Onward” introduces two teenage […]
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Are you looking for Ann Arbor Fireworks Displays? When I moved to Ann Arbor I was disappointed to learn that Ann Arbor doesn’t have a Fireworks display and that many local displays are spread throughout the week before Fourth of July instead of that night. Growing up Fourth of July Fireworks were an annual tradition. Local Ann Arbor Fireworks Display […]
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My daughter loves rides, so carnivals and fairs that bring rides to town are a big hit with her. Arbor Annie has compiled a list of Ann Arbor Carnivals (including those in nearby communities). Ann Arbor Carnivals Our list includes carnivals in communities surrounding Ann Arbor that have rides. Unfortunately this leaves out some great events like the Ypsilanti Heritage […]
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One of my daughter’s favorite parts of summer is the water – whether it’s swimming, water slides, splash parks, or just getting wet. Fortunately, there are a number of Ann Arbor Swimming Pools and more for kids to get wet and cool off this summer. The 11 places to get wet below may include an admission charge, but do not […]
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