We just got our confirmation from Santa that our annual “Special Kids Santa Event” at 12 Oaks Mall will be taking place on December 4th this year from 9:00am to 10:45am. During this special reserved time families of children with Autism and other special needs have the ability to take the time they need in a [...]
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Healthy eating, nutrition, and understanding what food labels are REALLY saying were all topics covered in our grocery shopping tour with guest, Kimberly Lord Stewart. Ms. Stewart is the author of Eating Between the Lines: The Supermarket Shopper’s Guide to the Truth Behind Food Labels. She is the recipient of two 2004 Association of Food Journalist awards [...]
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“Lights UP, Sound Down—Sensory Friendly Movie Program” with a Special Showing Of “Yogi Bear” On December 18th, 2010 @ 9:15am
When I first had this video pop up in my email box I instantly disliked the theme and figured I’d watch it, post it and blast it. Sometimes a funny thing happens when you take a couple of minutes to actually listen tosomething before you judge it….and that’s what happened with this video. After actually watching this [...]
I came across this idea over at “Good Housekeeping” and thought it was a great twist on the classic Christmas cookie idea plus it’s a GREAT little project to do with the kids. Check out the link for the recipe and the “how to”. Then, if you’re brave enough to try it, let us know [...]
The best Black Friday 2010 HDTV deal yet: $298 Panasonic 42-inch 1080p plasma at Buy.com | ZDNet Black Friday Shopping & Survival Guide – The Washington Post Black Friday: Who, what, when, where and no need for a why Justin Bieber merchandise hits hot holiday toy lists Consumer Reports Home & Garden Blog: How tweet [...]
I originally posted this in the spring of 2010 and it quickly became one of the most read posts on this site. A friend recently read it and suggested I repost it so that folks that might have missed it could read it, so per their request – I am. I hope you enjoy reading [...]
Today in Michigan is primary election day. Today’s one of those days when we can learn who’s serious and who’s just part of the peanut gallery barking at those on the field but unwilling to actually do something. Look, since the time this country started fighting for it’s freedom we’ve had over 1,095,000 US soldiers [...]
Just wanted to remind everyone to mark your calendars for the next “Lights Up, Sound Down” Sensory Friendly movie - “Megamind” – on November 6th. (The “Lights Up, Sound Down” offering of Megamind will NOT be in 3D) Click here for more details
10 Most Popular Children’s Halloween ’10 Costumes 1. Princess 2. Spider-Man 3. Witch 4. Pirate 5. Disney Princess
I’m a big fan of the folks over at “Free Range Kids”. In a world that’s continually telling us to fear for our kids next breath and to child proof every corner of the world that they live in the “Free Range Kids” blog reminds us that the world really isn’t that dangerous (and that [...]
Came across a product – aptly named – “Smelly Washer” that I saw recommended in our local Metro Parent magazine. Not that it’s a problem at OUR house …. but I might go out and pick up a bottle of this product tonight … you know to test, for research reasons but NOT because it’s [...]
“One of the saddest days of my life was when my mother told me “Superman” did not exist. Cause even in the depths of the ghetto you just thought he was coming …. She thought I was crying because it’s like …. (he’s) not real. I was crying because no one was coming with enough [...]
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On last weekend’s radio show we discussed the movie Waiting for “Superman” and the need for education reform. Two weeks ago it was school nutrition with Chef Ann Cooper. In both interviews we discussed the need to hold politicians accountable for their promises. So with that in mind this weekend we’ll be interviewing Brian Calley [...]
In our inaugural show on 1310 WDTW we had the great opportunity to interview Chef Ann Cooper – The Renegade Lunch Lady (this was after the unfortunate incident where I accidentally stuck my foot in the urinal which we discussed in the beginning of this same show – sorry Chef Ann). Now I’ll admit, at first blush [...]
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