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Fall Festivals in the Ann Arbor Area

Dr. Alyssa Whitford - September 15, 2023

Fall is the perfect time to enjoy the cooling weather, beautiful colors and cozy sweaters. One of the best ways to enjoy the season...

Family Favorites 2023 Winners!

Digital Media - September 1, 2023

“Señor Saguaro” – U-M Grad’s Latest Children’s Book Looks at Life in the Desert

Kurt Anthony Krug - January 14, 2023

University of Michigan alumna/children’s book author Lisa Rose never thought she’d use Spanish beyond high school. However, her latest children’s book, “Señor Saguaro: King of...

Ann Arbor’s Private Pool Clubs

Olivia Johnson - July 16, 2022

As July begins to heat up, do you find yourself looking to join a pool where your family can swim? Many of these clubs...

Could Climate Change Really Be Making My Allergies Worse?

Roddy Scheer Roddy Scheer & Doug Moss at EarthTalk - May 6, 2022

Pollen may be an unfortunate contributor to poor health in the first place, but there are signs that this nuisance will become worse. Warm...

Alpha House

Donna Iadipaolo - December 3, 2021

By Donna Iadipaolo Washtenaw County and the Ann Arbor area has always been a strong proponent of local nonprofits, and the holidays are a great time...

August 2019—Our Favorite Things

Ann Arbor Family Staff - July 31, 2019

Hours of puzzle fun This 3-D, magnetic puzzle can be used to create over 70 shapes! The Shashibo Shape Shifting Box Puzzle consists of 36...

A bad day makes for a good read

Lindsey Lincoln - June 30, 2019

Sometimes being a kid is hard! Being Edie is Hard Today, by Ben Brashares, is a story that can help. Through Edie’s story, children...

Tea is for the tub, too

Emma Barron - June 30, 2019

Being a mother is a stressful job, but using these Bathtub Teas can give every mom a few moments of relaxation. Steep one of...

One book, three different ways to create

Lindsey Lincoln - June 30, 2019

These Trace-Along Scratch and Sketch Activity books offer multiple ways to play! Your child can use the included wooden stylus to scratch mesmerizing designs...

Our Favorite Things: October 2018

Laura Eliason - September 30, 2018

Who will you rescue? Bathe, blow dry and comb your mystery pet to transform it from a matted scruff ball into a cuddly plush friend....