Teen-Friendly Food: Bacon Macaroni & Cheese Recipe

      I’ve mentioned before about how teenagers eat a lot like toddlers.  Today, at the dinner table my youngest teenager said to me, “I didn’t have any breakfast or...

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You should really ask your kids this question

Local Author Spotlight: Melissa Brodsky

Local friend of Detroit Mommies, Melissa Brodsky has many accomplishments including being a wonderful mother & wife, authoring a successful blog and being the co-founder of Smart Savvy Social....

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Early Morning Snuggles

"I have a snuggle just for you." These are often the first words I hear in the morning and they are spoken by Elliot. Each morning, he (and sometimes a stuffed friend or two) join Tim and me in bed shortly before it's time to get up. I treasure this cuddle time, even though Elliot often engages in more fidgeting, kicking, nose-honking and other silly behavior than cuddling.

But lately, the time he enters our room is getting earlier and earlier. 6:00 or 6:30 has suddenly morphed into 5:00, 3:30, 1:20. For a while, we didn't do anything about it. In our lazy, half-asleep state, we just let Elliot fall back to sleep in our bed. In a way (again despite the seemingly constant motion), I really like the idea of the three of us being in bed together.

On the other hand, I've always thought the idea of  a "family bed" to be somewhat silly. After all, a couple's bed is sort of a sanctuary, and I'd imagine most kids would enjoy having their own special place.

Beyond that, I've noticed that Elliot is starting to be afraid of things: unexpected noises, not knowing where I am in the house, etc. I certainly don't want him to be afraid of his own bed...scared of being in his very own special truck-themed bedroom all by himself.

That's why, when Elliot's face suddenly appeared at my side of the bed (always my side of the bed!) at 1:20 the other morning, I told him it was the middle of the night and not yet morning cuddle time. I took him back to his bed and made sure he was comfortable and cozy before returning to my room.

This is one of the many areas in which what I thought I'd do before Elliot was a reality and what I'm actually doing are somewhat different. Before, co-sleeping was a definite "never." Now, I'll "never say never," but at the same time, I don't want to make it a habit.

After all, it's bad enough sharing a bed with a snorer. I don't need a kicker in there, also!

Hallows Haven: The Journey Begins in July

Today is a pretty big day for Hallows Haven. The book is being released in July but the cover reveal is happening all over the web thanks to Tasty Book Tours.

A little about Hallows Haven, written by me and Nicole Madison:

It is a YA Paranormal series and it is suitable for any age.

Captain of the cheerleading team, 16 year old Gwen Valiente has it all–the best of friends, a loving home, and a bright future. Little does she know that the people she loves the most have been keeping secrets–life-altering secrets.

When strange things start to happen to Gwen, she is thrust into a magickal new realm called Hallows Haven. Leaving the ordinary behind, she discovers that she can do things beyond her wildest dreams. As Hallows Haven begins to feel more like home, Gwen wonders how she ever felt satisfied with everyday life in Michigan.

Too late, Gwen realizes that even in this realm full of light and magick, danger lurks. Someone close to her is not what he seems and someone will do anything to draw her out of Hallows Haven and into the darkness. Even worse, some of that darkness may already exist within her, threatening her chance to make Hallows Haven her permanent home.
Have Gwen’s loved ones continued to keep dangerous secrets? Can Gwen resist the call of darkness?

The book is the first in a trilogy. The 2nd one, Dragons Realm, will be coming out in October!

Anyways…

You can “like” Hallows Haven on FB: Hallows Haven

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Pistons Academy For Dance & Cheer

The Detroit Pistons are once again offering 2 different academies in the next 2 weeks. First up, they are hosting their 3rd Dance Camp. This is a one-day, intermediate/advanced class that will be...

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5 Rules for Teens and Social Media

No matter how social media savvy you are as a parent, it’s easy to feel a little slow (out of it) when you watch your teens zipping around Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and the like. They probably make...

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