by Brooke Romney | Nov 21, 2013 | Holidays, Travel
Our family loves the Original Cottage Inn in downtown Ann Arbor. It opened its doors in 1948 and has been serving campus ever since. When it comes to kids you really can’t go wrong with pizza, but the best news about Cottage Inn is that it is the kind of pizza...
by Brooke Romney | Nov 18, 2013 | Holidays
Grateful Pig: Our Favorite Thanksgiving Tradition Meet Grateful Pig — our favorite Grateful Pig Thanksgiving tradition. Many years ago my mom gave us a sparkly piggy bank and shared a sweet poem with us about gratitude. Now, each November we pull out Grateful...
by Brooke Romney | Nov 12, 2013 | Holidays
In my past life, before Pinterest and crafting blogs, I wrote a weekly column for a printed, Arizona newspaper, The Gilbert Republic, where I highlighted fun things for families, great traditions, and interesting places to visit. In 2007, a good friend, Alyson Nielsen...
by Brooke Romney | Nov 7, 2013 | Gift Ideas, Holidays
In an issue of Midwest Living, I came across the most darling state tea towels that would make the cutest hostess gift! Is there anything better than a really darling towel dangling from your oven? They have state tea towels, city tea towels and a couple extra special...
by Brooke Romney | Nov 6, 2013 | Books, Gift Ideas, Holidays
I have a few boys who love to draw, and I am definitely NOT an artist. So, we discovered a few art books that we love around here. My favorite part about them is that they give step by step and easy instructions that my kids, starting about 7 can follow. It is fun for...
by Brooke Romney | Oct 10, 2013 | Holidays, Travel
Today we have another guest post from one of my favorite bloggers right now, Elizabeth Downie. If you need a little chuckle or belly busting moment, a Michigan tip, a great craft idea or a delicious recipe you must follow along with her...
