Moving Michigan Forward

http://www2.movingmichiganforward.com/

Check out this website. Lots of great information.

Fun Tradition to Start

This was a cute idea my friend at the gym shared.....
Submitted by: Maria

English Gardens is on Orchard Lake Road and 15 Mile (Maple)

This may "old news" for some of you but if it isn't you've got to bring the magic into your house! A friend of mine told me last week about the book The Elf on the Shelf -- and how her kids were captivated with the story. With the book comes an "elf" ...the story talks about the magic of the holidays and how important it is for everyone to be kind to one another, perform good deeds etc and how the elf (which sits somewhere in your house) reports back to santa every night with how each child behaved that day. Come morning...the elf has moved somewhere else in the house and the kids have to find it. ( I am probably not doing the story justice...)
Anyway tonight there was a knock on the door and viola the book was on our doorstep. We read the book and Leah and Jacob were so excited-- it warmed my heart! They named the elf and have already been sharing nice things that they have done....
I told them (as the book states) that they can't touch the elf or it will lose it's magic and the elf will not come in their rooms at night (Jacob would have a panic attack!!!! ).
If you haven't heard of the story look it up online and go purchase the book and bring a little extra happiness and magic into your house!!!! (no I am not being paid or commissioned by the author!!!) I bought mine at English Gardens.

Danger at Chuck E. Cheese!!!

Funny story submitted by Kim.


http://cityguides.msn.com/citylife/cityarticle.aspx?cp-documentid=15819667

Question of the week!

Describe who your child looks like.

Who's personality does he or she have??

Does little Sammy have your nose or eyes?

Does little Susie like to organize just like her mommy?

Food For Thought- Pro Vaccine

A while back, Amanda Peet said "anyone who does not vaccinate their kids is a parasite." The Jenny McCarthy camp was livid. Amanda Peet did eventually apologize but has since paired up with her docs and is now advocating pro-vaccines. Listen to her views on this NPR clip.

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97940354

Safe Pots and Pans

http://products.mercola.com/cookware/?source=nl#order

Cool Website

"Your place to buy and sell all homemade things!"

www.etsy.com

You guys will love this!

Check out this great blog!

Cheryl Bush (owner of the Plymouth store, Sweet Peas and Little Sprouts) has a fun blog! Lots of creative gift ideas! She also has a lot of other great information regarding health and green living.

http://sewcando.blogspot.com/

Great Movie, Beneficial Information

Got Netflix?  Look what you can get from the online video store now....

 "Growing Green Babies" a one hour video that highlights information learned in the book Green Babies, Sage Moms by author Lynda Fassa.  

This is a step-by-step tutorial for parents who want to raise their children in an eco-friendly environment.  

There are sections on designing a green nursery, cooking with organics, harmful chemicals found in baby toys and what to watch out for, alternative diapering, homemade cleaning products, homemade baby skin products, and much more!

Submitted by Maria

This is very heartwarming!

(submitted by Kim)

http://www.cnn.com/video/?/video/us/2008/12/06/nc.santa.soldier.wxii

Tips For Thrifty Living!

http://showmomthemoney.com/frugalmoms/thrifty-living-tips.htm


Please add your best "thrifty living" tip to the comments section.

Ten Ways To Improve Your Child's Health

http://www.nourishyourkids.com/10easyways/

Question of the week!

If it isn't too personal, describe the moment(s) you found out you were pregnant.

Where were you? How did you tell your hubby?

Free Class!

Friday, December 12
7:00 p.m.

Whole Foods
7350 Orchard Lake
West Bloomfield

"Healthier Holiday Baking with Concierge Karen"

Support Michigan's Economy

Kelly's comment under the "stop the catalog" post is inspiring! Lets share our favorite local businesses and organizations. Under the comments, please tell us about a local store that could use our support.

Do your part this holiday season and help support our struggling economy!