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Monday, November 28, 2011

The Holidays are in Full Swing!

There are all kinds of great events this week.  The holiday celebrations have begun, enjoy are there is to do in Flint!!

Guess What Makes That Sound, Flint Children's Museum, 11/29
Wild Adventures -Earthquake!, For-Mar Nature Center, 11/29
Crafts for Kids, Montrose Library, 11/30
Textured Finger Painting, Flints Children Museum, 11/30
Knee High Naturalist, For-Mar Nature Center, 11/30 & 12/1
Book Sale, Montrose Library, 12/1 - 12/3
A Christmas Carol, Flint Youth Theater, 12/2 & 12/3
MCC Basketball Tournament, Flint, 12/2 - 12/3
Michigan Warrior Hockey, Perani Arena, 12/2
YMCA Santa Run!, Downtown Flint, 12/3
Gingerbread Houses, Fenton Library, 12/3
Polar Express read, Sloan Museum, 12/3
Sounds of the Seasons, St. Paul's Church, Flint, 12/3
Big Brother/Big Sister Motorcycle Races, Perani Arena, 12/3
Growing Gardeners: Spectacular Seeds, For-Mar Nature Center, 12/2
Christmas at Crossroads Village, 12/2 - 12/4
Flint Farmers Market, 11/29, 12/1, 12/3
Robots: The Interactive Exhibition, Sloan Museum, Flint, 9/24/11 - 1/8/12
Mister Roger's Sweater Drive, All Genesee County Libraries, Donate Children's sweaters, November
Going Global!, Flint Children's Museum, All December!!

If you know of other events going on in the area please comment or email!

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving!

Storytime w/ Miss Susan, Davison Library, 11/21
Guess What Makes That Sound, Flint Children's Museum, 11/22
Textured Turkeys, Flint Children's Museum, 11/23
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!
Silly Sights Activities, Flint Children's Museum, 11/25
Growing Gardeners: Seeds for any Season, For-Mar Nature Center, 11/25
Colors!, Longway Planetarium, 11/25
Mixed Up Messes, Longway Planetarium, 11/25
Christmas at Crossroads Village, 11/25 - 11/27
Flint Handmade Craft Market, Downtown Flint, 11/26 ( Come visit me! )
Search and Sniff Game, Flint Children's Museum, 11/26
Huckleberry Radio Hour, Crossroads Village, 11/26
Post-Turkey Trot, For-Mar Nature Center, 11/26
Flint Farmers Market, 11/22, 11/26
Robots: The Interactive Exhibition, Sloan Museum, Flint, 9/24/11 - 1/8/12
Mister Roger's Sweater Drive, All Genesee County Libraries, Donate Children's sweaters, November
Silly Senses, Flint Children's Museum, All November!!

If you know of other events going on in the area please comment or email!

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Week of Nov. 14 - Nov. 20th

Ladies Night Out, Crossroads Village, 11/14
Storytime w/ Miss Susan, Davison Library, 11/14
Guess What Makes That Sound, Flint Children's Museum, 11/15
Discount Day! Flint Children's Museum, 11/16
Crafts for Kids, Montrose Library, 11/16
Wild Adventures:  More than Turkeys, For-Mar Nature Center, 11/16
Knee High Naturalist: Thanksgiving Celebration, For-Mar Nature Center, 11/16 & 11/17
Teen Book Club, Montrose Library, 11/17
Silly Sights Activities, Flint Children's Museum, 11/18
Drumline Live!, Whiting Auditorium, Flint, 11/18
Book Sale, Genesee Library, 11/18 - 11/19
Jazzy Holiday Celebration, Grand Blanc and Flint
Robots!!, Sloan Museum, Flint, 11/19
Textured Turkeys, Flint Children's Museum, 11/19
Holiday Bazzar and Lunch with St. Nick, St. Bartholomew's, Swartz Creek, 11/19
Mom to Mom Sale, Clio, 11/19
Flint Farmers Market, 11/15, 11/17, 11/19
Robots: The Interactive Exhibition, Sloan Museum, Flint, 9/24/11 - 1/8/12
Mister Roger's Sweater Drive, All Genesee County Libraries, Donate Children's sweaters, November
Silly Senses, Flint Children's Museum, All November!!

If you know of other events going on in the area please comment or email!

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Christmas: Made in the USA

There have been several news pieces done lately on buying items made in the USA.  I have done what most of us have done, watched, and thought, 'Wow, it would be hard to find things made in America.'  The more I thought about it, I decided, maybe it is time I do my small part to support those business' making an effort to produce their products here in America.  Maybe our small efforts will help create just one more job here in the US.

I figured I better start early with my shopping/research this year if I was really going to make this happen.  Much to my surprise, the more I researched, I quickly realized this 'feat' was going to be MUCH easier than I had thought.  Though, I will admit, going into a store and trying to purchase items made in the USA is not as easy.  My recommendation, research and shop online!  I am truly amazed and excited to find all kinds of great merchandise that is made right here in our country.  Below is a list of some of my favorite items and websites that I discovered.  I have also included some simple ideas for gift giving that are always 'Made in America'. Many of these items are made right here in Michigan!  I have always been a supporter of local business.  Holiday time is the perfect time to support your local economy as well.  I ask that everyone who reads this tries to purchase at least one (or more) gift that is made in America. This is how we help one another, this is what this country is about.

As I do my holiday shopping I will update the list and my progress towards the goal!  I

Toys:
Uncle Goose* - Made in Grand Rapids, this company makes the original wooden blocks with wood from Michigan....and blocks with a modern spin!
Green Toys - I discovered this company when I purchased their baby spoons that are the best!  All of their products are made from recycled plastic. Green and made in the US!
Fat Brain Toys - A great variety of brain toys!
Little Tykes (some) This links you to the toys offered by the company that are made in America.
Poof-Slinky* Located in Plymouth this company produces the Slinky, foam footballs and much more!
Different Drummer Wood Toys - Back to the basics.  Great wooden toys, that keep it simple and pure.

Clothing:
American Apparel
GO Athletic Apparel
Orvis
SmartWool
Bamboosa

Shoes:
New Balance (some) This is they only athletic shoe made in the US.
Red Wing Shoes Great work boots.
Oka B Women's shoes, $40 and under.
Chacos
Bear Feet - Great infant and toddler shoes.

Skin Care/Beauty:
Arbonne - A wide variety of skin care and make-up, certified Vegan.
Bee All Natural* Great natural products made in Shelby Twp!
Pass Christian Soap Company

Wrapping:
Cream City Ribbon - Awesome ribbon, great for the holidays and many other occasions.
Nashville Wraps - Offers a wide variety of wrapping for all occasions.

Food/Candies:
Sanders* A Michigan favorite, great candy and goodies.
Achatz Pies* Wonderful pies for any occasion.
Great Harvest Bread Company* Offers a wide variety of breads and had great gift items!
Grassfields Cheese Company* A great farm in Michigan offering organic cheese, meats and more!
Michigan Wines* This is a link to a wide variety of Michigan vineyards.
vonStiehl Wine Naughty Girl is my fave!

Easy Ideas:
-Gift Certificates for Manicure, Pedicure, Massage,Salons
-Shop local Crafters (Check out holiday craft fairs)
-Etsy  - Website of handmade items
- Gift cards to restaurants, movie theaters


Great resource websites:
Toysofusa.com
Americansworking.com

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Week of November 7th - 13th

It's November already......Enjoy!!


Storytime w/ Miss Susan, Davison Library, 11/7
How to Write Scholarship Essays, Davison Library, 11/7
Guess What Makes That Sound, Flint Children's Museum, 11/8
Storytime w/ Miss Carol, Swartz Creek Library, 11/9
Wild Adventures: Birds that leave home, For-Mar Nature Center, 11/9
Knee High Naturalist: Who Pooped in the Park?, For-Mar Nature Center, 11/9 & 11/10
Storytime w/ Miss Katrina, Fenton Library, 11/10
Search and Sniff Game, Flint Children's Museum, 11/10
Book Sale, Baker Park Library, Burton, 11/11
Silly Sights Activities, Flint Children's Museum, 11/11
Flint Art Walk, Downtown Flint, 11/11
Knee High Gardener, Winter Tree Identification, For-Mar Nature Center, 11/12
Mom to Mom Sale, Flushing, 11/12
Flint Town Throwdown, Flint Golf Club, 11/12
Musical Mystery Dinner Theater, Davison Country Club, 11/12
Flint Farmers Market, 11/8, 11/10, 11/12
Robots: The Interactive Exhibition, Sloan Museum, Flint, 9/24/11 - 1/8/12
Mister Roger's Sweater Drive, All Genesee County Libraries, Donate Children's sweaters, November
Silly Senses, Flint Children's Museum, All November!!

If you know of other events going on in the area please comment or email!