Looking for inspiration + ideas for things to do with kids in Metro Detroit? Tried and true suggestions that real moms actually do? Here they are! Hungry Howie’s appreciates Moms and joins LittleGuide Detroit in spotlighting a local Mom each week in the #MomLife series. To take one thing off her plate and give her more time for fun, Hungry Howie’s is giving each week’s featured Mom a free pizza dinner for her and her family to enjoy. Thank you Hungry Howie’s for being the Official Pizza of Moms.

Are you following @MakiLane on Instagram? Courtney is a local mom to two kids and the owner and founder of Glow Social Media where she helps business owners make sense of social media. She’s also the blogger behind Maki Lane where you’ll find fun lifestyle ideas and great “mompreneur” tips. 

Meet Courtney

Hi, I’m Courtney Larvadain. My kiddos are Trip (3) and Harper (1). I am a social media business coach at Glow Social Media. I help entrepreneurs better utilize their social media to generate and convert leads. I founded my business in 2012 and have found the transition into a mompreneur one of the most challenging! I also run a lifestyle blog, MakiLane.com and absolutely love the lifestyle space. You can find me all over the internet @MakiLane.

Favorite Ways To Spend Family Time:

  • Visiting with Grandparents
  • Cooking Meals together
  • Playing in our backyard

Favorite Places To Go:

Favorite Bedtime Stories:

Favorite Family-Friendly Restaurants:

Best Park/Playground: Heritage Park (Farmington Hills)

We LOVE Heritage Park in Farmington Hills, mainly for the splash pad. We also really enjoyed their COVID-friendly Santa visit last Christmas.

Best Family-Friendly Annual Event:  Noon Year’s Eve (Detroit Historical Museum)

We love the kids’ NYE Balloon drop at the Detroit Historical Museum.

Your Mom Must-Have:  HELP!

I make it a point to not go anywhere with my kids alone. Whether it’s with another mama and her littles or my parents, spouse or nanny. It takes a village and corralling kids is a lot of work.

Best Summer Destination or Event: Heritage Park Splash Pad (Farmington Hills)
It’s close to our home, and an easy and fun activity on hot summer days! I love that they have a snack hut too, we always get popsicles!

“Pat Yourself on the Back” Accomplishment: Balancing Motherhood During the Pandemic

Keeping my business thriving while having a baby during COVID! Talk about a double whammy!

Our #MomLife Series is Presented by Hungry Howie’s – the Official Pizza of Moms!