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Family with children purchasing toys

Family with children purchasing toys

Fall Fairs: Guide to Michigan Arts and Crafts

Looking for one-of-a-kind gifts at a reasonable price? Dive into the world of arts and crafts.

Riding a Trend: Tips for Using Electric Scooters

Electronic Scooters

Electronic Scooters

With electric scooters popping up in cities across the country, including Detroit, we decided to scoot out of the office on a lunch break to give them a try.

Three kids about to go trick-or-treating.

Three kids about to go trick-or-treating.

Having a Safe, Happy and Healthy Halloween

Halloween can be a spooky time for your children's health. Use these tips to ensure a fun and healthy experience!

Michigan November Bucket List: 10 Ways to Embrace the Season

Fall colors on a road in Michigan.

Fall colors on a road in Michigan.

Try some of these fun Michigan activities for November!

#MIKidsCan Turkey Day VIP Sweepstakes: Celebrate Thanksgiving Day with the Detroit Lions

Children ages 10-18 are eligible to win a Thanksgiving Day Detroit Lions prize package. Learn more about how you can enter your child this year.

Scare Up Some Fun With Crafty Halloween Pumpkins

Crafty pumpkins lined up for judging.

Crafty pumpkins lined up for judging.

The Jack-o-Lantern may be one of the most iconic representations of Halloween, but pumpkin carving has evolved into a form of artistic expression.

teal pumpkin project

teal pumpkin project

The Teal Pumpkin Project™: A Halloween Treat for Kids with Food Allergies

While most kids look forward to strolling around their neighborhood in costumes filling up their plastic pumpkin with treats, those with food allergies can't.

Why Safe Routes to Schools Matter

Image of two schoolgirls walking home from school.

Image of two schoolgirls walking home from school.

In this guest post from Ty Schmidt, executive director of Traverse City-based non-profit organization Norte, learn why walkable communities are good for health.

A Few of Michigan’s Best Apple Orchards and Pumpkin Patches

Looking for a gorgeous gourd? Here are a few of our favorite go-to spots to experience a little fall fun.

Healthy & Fun Ways to Support Breast Cancer Awareness in Michigan

breast cancer awareness events

breast cancer awareness events

October has become synonymous with breast cancer awareness, and all month long you can find events to support the cause around the Mitten State.