A friend of mine recently nominated me for Detroit's Most Valuable Blogger 2011. It certainly would be a nice feather in the cap to get an award for something I gladly do, however if you feel so inclined, additional nominations would be nice too!
Why I blog:
Some of you may know my reasons for blogging however many of you likely do not. I started blogging several years back for several reasons though:
1) To better understand social media, specifically blogging.
2) To walk-the-walk and talk-the-talk for perspective clients.
3) To express myself through some kind of writing.
4) And to mostly relay information collected about low-cost and free events for families that happens around town.
You see at the time my husband was out of work so we were looking for free events or those that would cost us very little. Finding these experiences was a perfect way of exploring the area with our two young children too.
When friends began asking me though, "Where did you find that information?" or "How did you hear about that?" I thought that creating blog would be a perfect fit, so I created www.AnnArborMom.com.
I have certainly had some of my efforts pay off; I have found new clients as a result of blogging, been a dedicated contributor for www.AnnArbor.com when they had the parenting section, and have even gotten to review a few products and services that my family has enjoyed. Mostly though I have gotten to meet an amazing network of individuals making new friends a long the way!
So if you think that the Ann Arbor Mom blog provides your family with great information, please feel free to nominate it for Detroit's Most Valuable Blogger 2011.
Please consider passing the information along too - And THANKS in advance.
News and information to busy Ann Arbor area families | Find free activities for toddlers, pre-school aged children, kids, and teens - Things-to-do, local discounts and Ann Arbor events. Parenting encounters, life lessons and reader "thoughts" or advice may also appear from time to time... What's there to do in Ann Arbor with kids? The Ann Arbor Mom can help you to figure that out!
August 4, 2011
Kids Eat Free: Ikea
Thought to pass along this current "Kids Eat Free" deal at IKEA (41640 Ford Rd., Canton) from now until August 21, kids under 12, can choose one combo meal (valued at $2.49) for FREE. Your child must be present and the deal is limited to one combo meal per child.
August 3, 2011
Weekend Activities August 5-7
It's time for the weekend event round up of Ann Arbor activities for families. I hope that you find something to do, we'll be at the Family Campout at Rolling Hills among other things!
Friday, August 5:
- Tree Town Toys (2611 Plymouth Rd., Ann Arbor) has two free music classes - Find one for 3-5 year olds at 10:30 a.m. and one for 6-8 year olds at 1:00 p.m.
- Kids ages 9+ can also create a house out of recycled cardboard at tree Town Toys for $2.00.
- The Dexter District Library is bringing their Summer Reading Program Grand to a Finale with Bev Meyer "The Music Lady" at 11:00 a.m. followed by refreshments and balloon animals.
- The Saline Summerfest begins on Friday and runs through Saturday.
- Find lots to do at the Saline Summerfest!
- Jo-Ann Fabric stores has two free Make-It, Take-It demonstrations. At 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. create a Cricut machine bookmark, or from 3:00-5:00 p.m. kids and teens ages 12+ can get creative with a Tulip Body Art Face & Body Paint Make It-Take It event!
- In the area of Tree Town Toys? Stop in to get your child their very own free color-in tattoo anytime throughout the day.
From 2:00-4:00 p.m. Ann Arbor families can Celebrate National Clown Week with an afternoon of informal face painting and balloon sculpture, followed by a high-energy gardening variety show presented by Clowns Around Redford at the Ypsilanti District Library (5577 Whittaker Rd., Ypsilanti)- Learn about the Korean martial art Tae Kwon Do, with a free demonstration and discussion at the Ypsilanti District Library (229 West Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti) from 2:00-3:00 p.m.
- Kids ages 4+ can decorate a wooden birdhouse for only $4 at Tree Town Toys. All paint and embellishments are included, which will save your house the mess!
Rainy Day Activities: Wednesday, August 3
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| Don't let the rain stop you today. Find many great free activities in Ann Arbor for the entire family! |
Kids in grades K-5 can check out Animal Magic at Ann Arbor District Library (Pittsfield Branch -
2359 Oak Valley Dr., Ann Arbor) today at 1:00-2:00 p.m. or 3:00-4:00 p.m. joining Mark Rosenthal, for an award winning wildlife program! Kids will discover rare and endangered animals from almost every continent in this free library program.
Today families have two opportunities for low-cost or free movies. See the latest Narnia movie at the Rave theatres at 10:00 a.m. for free or Rio at 5:00 p.m. a the Michigan Theatre in Jackson (
124 N. Mechanic St., Jackson) for only $1!
For families who enjoy cooking together or simply just eating healthy stop by Whole Foods (3135 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor) for today's Whole Kids Club! Kids ages 3-12 can be introduced to a new tasty food while wandering the store and experiencing samples. On the way out the door, stop to pick up a special treat from the customer service desk. My daughter is excited since her punch card is getting very full - Kids get to collect a special gift after 10 visits!
If gaming is what your child would rather do, call the Milan Public Library (151 Wabash St., Milan) today to register them for Game Day. From 1:00-4:00 p.m. today, your child in kindergarten through 2nd grade can play fun Wii and board games. Call 734-439-1240 to register.
August 2, 2011
Free Movie: The Chronicles of Narnia Voyage of the Dawn Treader
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| See The Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader for free! |
Motion Pictures (4100 Carpenter Rd., Ypsilanti) may have a solution too - To see a free movie that is! Today and tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. families can see The Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader as part of their Free Family Film Festival. Admission is free for all patrons.
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