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October 2016

October 2016 Family Favorites

Lil Snappers Just in time for back to school and fall, Lil Snappers are “kid-sized” apples, pears and oranges that are the perfect lunchbox companion....

2016 Fall Guide: Fun Fall-oween Festivities

By Laura Eliason & Tim Malik Fall in Michigan - it’s what some of us live here for. The beautiful colors of the leaves, those...

2016 Open House Guide

By Heidi Philipsen and Laura Eliason Parents, mark your calendars! You’re invited to the following schools as they open their doors to families looking for...

Fall Fajitas for Fitness

As we all know, nutrition is the cornerstone to health and wellness and, what you eat affects you tremendously. What we may not know...

Talking with Robert Beech about his Halloween Charity Haunt “Brandywine Cemetery”

There's nothing like walking through a creepy yard haunt during Halloween. The crisp autumn air, gleaming Jack-O-Lanterns, tombstones, and skeleton peering through bushes and...

Give Before Receiving on Halloween: Ways for Kids to get in the Giving Spirit

Costumes, parties and candy make for a lot of anticipation, fun and excitement for kids this month. The National Retail Federation estimates that more...

How To Find The Right Babysitter For Your Special Needs Child

I used to say that only a Ph.D.-level child psychologist could babysit my son. This was before James was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. My...

Tips For The Modern Day Middle Schooler: Keep The Drama On Stage

Hello my fellow Middle School Back-to-Schoolers!  Sophie here, ready to help you tackle any topic and turn those proverbial middle school stumbling blocks into...

UAP At Gallup Park In Ann Arbor: A Universal Access Playground

A universal access playground (UAP) is being built at Gallup Park in Ann Arbor. The playground is being funded by a grant through the...

Stein Mart Takes Over Old Ann Arbor Kmart Space

Renovations are in full swing at the Maple Village Shopping Center in west Ann Arbor at the intersection of North Maple and Jackson roads....

Old-Fashioned Fall Fun: Ypsilanti District Library Hosts A Country in the City

The Ypsilanti District Library is hosting a Country in the City event for kids to have some good old-fashioned fall fun! Head downtown for...

AADL Reopens: Westgate branch of the Ann Arbor District Library

The Westgate branch of the Ann Arbor District Library (AADL) reopened in September. The renovation makes this location the largest in the AADL system....