Excellent Alternative to Getting a Babysitter During the Holidays
Instead of calling a babysitter during the month of December, so you can run some errands or have a date night with your spouse, why not let them enjoy a craft, sing some Christmas songs, play with other children and have a yummy snack! On Tuesday evenings, from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. bring your children ages 3-5 to RARA in Rochester.  The cost is $15 per class. This class is offered December 8th, December 15th and December 22nd.  Call 248-656-8308 for more information or to enr

Homemade Potato Soup
On a chilly winter’s night, there’s nothing like a bowl of Homemade Potato Soup to warm you from the inside out. This recipe is too good to keep to yourself, so feel free to give it as a gift. That’s right, with just a few more items, this recipe can be created into a GREAT GIFT IDEA! What you will need; ~ A Festive Bowl ~ Ribbon ~ Candy ~ Paper with Holiday Border Copy and paste this recipe (below) onto the paper with a Holiday Border and print

The Big, Bright Light Show
We went for the first time last year and will continue the tradition as long as we live in or near Rochester.  There is nothing remotely like the Big, Bright Light Show and going makes the most excellent way to kick off the holiday season! The holiday light show kicks off Monday, November 30, 2009 at 7 p.m. to Midnight and goes through January 3, 2010 running from 6 p.m. to midnight daily.  I really wish it would run until the snow starts to melt because

The Village of Rochester Hills Black Friday Hours and Deals
The Village Shops will be closed Thursday, November 26 except for Starbucks which will be open 5 a.m.-5 p.m. and Whole Foods which will be open 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Friday, November 27, 2009 the Village of Rochester Hills will be open 9 a.m.- 9 p.m. Early Bird Shops: Aeropostale: 5 a.m. Parisian 4 a.m. Eddie Bauer 8 a.m. Starbucks 5:30 a.m. Brilliant Sky 8 a.m. Buckle 8 a.m. Chico&

Need Something for the Kids to do on Black Friday?
Need to hit the sales, but don’t have a babysitter that is willing to watch the kids at say 5 a.m.? Well, you are in luck!  Pump It Up in Auburn Hills has some special sessions planned for you early bird shoppers and if one session (2 hours) isn’t long enough, each session will have different activities, so the kids won’t get bored. There will be bouncing, snacks, arts and crafts and games. Pre-registration is required.  Call 248-