STAYCATION GIVEAWAY: Win a FREE night + breakfast at @thetownsendhotel 🥂

Tag your partner for a chance to win a FREE night’s stay + breakfast for 2 at The Townsend in Birmingham! 🙌

Because...you deserve a night off from being mom and dad for one night! So go out, head to bed early, sleep in, relax, rejuvenate and enjoy a night on your own! 😴 ...

Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve is one of the coolest finds we’ve discovered yet...and it’s right here in Southfield (and it’s FREE)!! 🐾

You truly feel like you've travelled out West or up north, when you've barely left home! There are multiple rock features to climb - like BIG rocks (and pebbles...for all of your littles obsessed with pea gravel), paths to explore, hills to climb - it's SO unique and lots of fun! Somehow pictures don’t do it justice, but this place is every toddlers dream!

There's also a beautiful (but short for young walkers and stroller friendly) nature path with educational markers leading to a small lake with an overlook. It's beautiful now, but will look even more stunning when the leaves continue to change. 🍁🍂

Carpenter Nature Preserve is located off 10 Mile, East of Inkster. It’s FREE with no admission and easy parking. Definitely worth checking out! ...

GIVEAWAY: Win 4 FREE passes to the Haunted Attractions 👻 at @blakefarms this Fall!

Tag a Friend to win 4 all-access passes to a spooky night at Blake Farms! Spend the evening getting spooked in Spookyland, go on a Haunted Hayride, play Zombie Paintball and more. 🎃

Blake's Haunted Attraction begins at 6pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday in October - with a preview of the spooktacular activities starting this Saturday! Tickets start at $13.95 per person. ...

This Saturday, the @hellokittycafetruck & @barbietrucktour are rolling into @twelveoaksmall with super cute merchandise and treats for all to enjoy! 💕

Barbie is hitting the road with the Barbie Truck Totally Throwback Tour, celebrating over 60-years of Barbie’s iconic heritage and the fans who love her. Come check out limited edition retro-inspired Barbie merch only available at the truck. 🙌

Afterwards, grab some super cute treats at the Hello Kitty Cafe. 🧁

Both trucks will be near the Twelve Oaks Mall Food Court entrance from 10am to 7pm on Saturday, September 26th. Social distancing measures and public health protocols will be in place. ...

We ❤️ TEACHERS and we’re showing it with 🍕!

@buddyspizzadet wants to thank teachers for their hard work and dedication by offering them 50% off their orders up to $50 through the month of September! 🍕🥗

So tag your favorite teachers and let them know they are appreciated! 🙌

Teachers can order out or dine in at any Buddy’s location. Valid teacher identification required. Some restrictions are applied, with all details available at buddyspizza.com/teachers ...

GIVEAWAY: Win a FREE Art Craft Box 🎨 from @theartatticplymouth

Tag a Friend to win a FREE Dinosaur themed art box full of play-dough, crafts and toys for your littles to create their own Dino-land! 🦖

These themed boxes from The Art Attic are so popular and sell out quick. Follow @theartatticplymouth to find out when the next round of kits will be available. Each kit is $30, with multiple theme options - like fairy gardens, Dino lands, mermaid or shark worlds, rainbow unicorn lands, construction sites and more. 🌈🦄🦈

PS. These are so cute and so fun (do they have these for adults…asking for a friend)! 🙋🏼‍♀️ ...

Another beautiful Fall day, means another trip to the cider mill! 🍎

We grew up going to @thefranklincidermill and still love it to this day! 😍

Let your littles peek in the mill's window to watch donuts being made, before picking up your Fall favorites for a picnic along the Rouge River. 🍩

Feed some ducks, enjoy your treats, and don’t forget a picture on their iconic tractor! 🚜

Franklin Cider Mill is locates at 7450 Franklin Road, Bloomfield Hills and is open daily from 8am - 6pm! ...

Will ride for donuts! 🍩😂 Today we rode @paintcreektrail in Rochester, with the end goal of donuts + cider at @paintcreekcidermill 🍎

Paint Creek Trail is one of our favorites because there’s so much to see and do (with the best Fall foliage) - there are playgrounds to play at, animals to see (we saw deer and ducks), trails to explore (Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve), and the beautiful main trail to bike, walk or run. Oh...and Paint Creek Cider Mill perfectly located for a sweet treat along the way! 🙌

We generally park at the @rochesterhillspl (and also used their bathroom, which seemed open to the public), and ride the 4 miles to the cider mill and then back (note it’s a good 8+ miles to the cider mill and back, which is a lot for littles...so we bring our trailer too). 🚲💨

What’s your favorite local trail to ride or explore? 🐾 ...

We ❤️ FREE! This Saturday, enjoy FREE yoga + story time at the @detroitriverfront 🧘🏾‍♂️

Every Saturday morning in September, head down to the new Valade Park on the Detroit Riverfront for some FREE Yoga & Story Time for light basic yoga for children and adults, followed by a short story. 📚

Afterwards, let your littles enjoy the new playground, sand pit, and musical instruments at Valade Park. 🤸🏿‍♀️

Free parking is available at the lot on Chene and Guoin. 🚗 ...

Come run the bases at @uspbl ⚾️ Baseball is back in town with games, fans, and even an opportunity to run the bases!

The United Shore Professional Baseball League has a full line-up of games through the month of September, including evening games this week at 7pm on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday - and afternoon games on Saturday and Sunday.

Tickets are $20 per person and fun for the whole family AND kids get to go out on the fields in-between innings to dance, play games, run the bases and have fun with team mascots. Parking for games is FREE. 🙌

@uspbl uspbl conducts temperature checks on all fans prior to entering the ballpark, and fans are required to wear masks when entering, walking around, and exiting Jimmy John’s Field. Masks can be removed when sitting in your seats. ...

Animals, trails and treehouses…oh my 🐾 @howellnaturecenter is must visit!

There’s so much to explore at the Howell Nature Center. Visit rescued animals including foxes, bobcats, eagles and beavers up close in natural habitats. Take a hike on hilly terrain (bring a backpack carrier, not a stroller, if you want go on a nature walk). Explore beautiful gardens and find a book from the little library. Then let the kids PLAY! 🦅🦊🦌

The playground is a natural playland with a massive tree house, bridge, 'sandunes' with rockwalls and slides, a climbing web, natural music makers and more! Your kids will ❤️ this place!

Admission is $6 for adults and $4 for kids 3+ and it's open daily from 10am to 5pm. ...

Calling all Wizards + Harry Potter fans ⚡️ It’s the final Wizarding Weekend at @johnballzoogr and you won’t want to miss the enchanting adventure through Nocturnal Alley, the Forbidden Forest, and Platform 9 3/4th. 🚂

Beware some other special guests along the way! 🧙‍♂️

While you’re there, check out the BRICKLIVE Animal Paradise with 40 life-sized animal sculptures made with over 1.8 million LEGOS! 🦒

The Zoo is open daily from 9am to 6pm Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $14 for guests 13 and older, kids ages 3 to 12 are $11. ...

Nature is calling at the @wb_parks Outdoor Natural Play Area 🐾 (and it’s FREE)!

This Tuesday, September 15, the outdoor nature space is open and FREE from 3pm - 5pm (reservations are required). 🌲🐿

Kids are invited to play outside in their sensory garden, with lots of natural elements for play, designed to engage children with nature. A Naturalist will be on hand to answer any nature questions, help you make a craft, and even introduce you to animals (we met some snakes and turtles)! 🐍🐢

Attendance is limited to 20 people at a time, so be sure to pre-register for a 30 minute time slot (we went earlier in our visit and were able to stay for a full hour). ...

GIVEAWAY: Win a FREE Party at @blakefarms 🍎🥳

Tag a Friend to win a FREE Private Party at Blake Farms for up to 20 guests - including access to Funland, their petting zoo, corn maze, hay bale climbing, tricycle races, haunted house, jumping pillows, train rides and more! 🚂

And of course, cider + donuts in your own private tent for everyone to enjoy!! (Parents can enjoy the Blake’s Hard Cider 😉)

Blake Farms is open for Fall fun and apple picking every day from 8am - 8pm! 🍁 ...

We ❤️ FREE! Greenfield Village is hosting a FREE Family Day next week! 🙌

Greenfield Village at @thehenryford is one of our favorite outdoor destinations - they have a train to ride, reenactments to watch, live demonstrations, a playground, carousel, petting zoo and an amazing amount of history to learn. 🚂

And on Sunday, September 20, it’s all FREE for families…including parking! Reservations are required and open to public on Monday, September 14…so mark your calendars and plan for a fun visit ahead! 🗓 ...

1st day of school and we’re celebrating with treats at @theredhookcoffee 🍩

How many of you went for treats after your first day of school?! 🙋🏽‍♀️

P.S. I love supporting local small businesses and love when they support other small businesses - so it was awesome to see our favorite @guernseydairy lemonade at @theredhookcoffee and obviously we couldn’t resist! 🍋 🙌 #supportlocal #shoplocal #shopsmallbusiness ...

GIVEAWAY: Win a FREE Family Pass to @cranbrookscience 🦕🔭🪐

Tag a Friend to win 4 FREE passes to explore the dinosaurs, planets, and animals at Cranbrook Institute of Science. 🌎

Cranbrook Institute of Science is now open with updated hours and new socially distant activities throughout the museum that are changing each week.

Pre-registration online is required before your visit, to help limit the number of guests in the museum at one time. To plan your visit, and learn more about the Institute’s updated hours, cleaning procedures, and guidelines, visit http://science.cranbrook.edu ...

Rainy days call for drive-thru cider + donuts 🍎

This season, Parmenter’s Cider Mill is offering pre-orders and drive-thru pickups for your ease and convenience. Which means, no wrangling kids in and out of car seats! 🙌

Place your order in advance or as you pull up for donuts, cider, apples, and jam selections. It’s easy, fun, and delicious! 🚗💨

Parmenter’s is located at 714 Base Line Road, Northville and open daily from 10am - 8pm ...

@downpupyoga is making yoga fun for the whole family 🧘🏽‍♀️

This family yoga studio offers outdoor yoga classes in Northville and Plymouth, with 45 minute sessions that include yoga games, songs, breathing, small crafts, movement, stretches, meditation, and bonding! 🧘🏾‍♂️

Sign up for 5 week ‘Mini Yogis & Me’ on Tuesdays ‪@ 9:30am‬ or ‘Family Yoga’ on Tuesdays ‪@ 4:30pm‬ at @northville_parks_rec Millenium Park 🌳

Or... drop in for ‘Family Yoga’ on Thursdays ‪at 6:30pm‬ or ‘Preschool Yoga & Craft Class’ ‪at 9:00am‬ at @theartatticplymouth for only $20 per family. 🎨 ...

GIVEAWAY: Win a FREE Playdate with a Princess 👑 or Superhero 🦸🏽‍♂️ of your choice!

Tag a Friend for a chance to BOTH win a playdate with your littles’ favorite character. 🙌

We teamed up with @laurelsprincessparties to offer TWO families a unique 30 minute virtual playdate with the character of their choice. From Princesses to Superheroes and Villain Kids, their favorite person is ready to play. 🥳

Make it a one-on-one or invite up to 7 families to join the celebration. ...