Travel to Lansing, the capital of Michigan, the Great Lakes State - Lansing city guide | Examiner.com

There is much more behind the scenes in the capital of Michigan, Lansing, than simply being the capital of the Great Lakes State. No matter what your likes if you are traveling to Lansing you are sure to find many sights, activities, or events to suit your taste. Read More >>

Lansing Flow Fest and Lansing Bless Fest 2010 - Lansing city guide | Examiner.com

Adado Riverfront Park in Lansing, Michigan will be filled with a variety of music including Christian Rap, Contemporary Christian, hip-hop, and country gospel. Friday August 20th is the Lansing Flow Fest and Saturday August 21st is the Lansing Bless Fest. More Info >>

Free things to do in Lansing Michigan August 20st to 22nd - Lansing city guide | Examiner.com

Finding free things to do in Lansing Michigan doesn’t have to mean a walk in the park or worse around the block. The weekend of August 21st to 23rd, 2010 there are several great free things to do in the Lansing area. This week there are four opportunities to catch free movies and a free concert at Lansing City Market. Keep Reading...

Capitol Harley Blues Fest Ride in Bike Show - Lansing city guide | Examiner.com

Hop on your ride and bring it on down to join in the activities. There will be live music, a burn-out contest, food and adult beverages. All are welcome to enter their bikes in the “Ride-in Bike Show”, shop around for new or used bikes, or shop around for the great deals on Harley Davidson merchandise. Keep Reading...

Michigan wildflower the Arrowhead

The Arrowhead plant or Sagittaria latifolia is one of hundreds of Michigan wildflowers found in the Great Lakes State. The Arrowhead is commonly found along the shore lines of the numerous lakes, rivers and ponds in Michigan. Keep Reading...


 

Two fun festivals around Lansing Michigan this weekend August 13-15 2010

There are two fun festivals going on around Lansing this weekend, August 13-15, 2010. Both the Great Lakes Folk Festival in East Lansing and the St. Johns Mint Festival St. Johns will be providing three great days of fun for families and individuals. Keep Reading...

Reading Makes You Feel Good encourages children to read

Reading Makes You Feel Good by Todd Parr encourages children to read by example. This fun colorful child’s book points out to children without preaching the many ways reading can be fun and helpful at the same time. Keep Reading...


  

Fee free days at US National Parks

The National Parks Service offers free entrance to the US National Parks several times a year. Saturday and Sunday, August 14 and 15, 2010 is one of those fee free weekends. The parks service is doing this as a way to encourage individuals and families to enjoy the many parks across the country Keep Reading...

 

Free light shows over Lansing August 2010

This month Lansing and around the state of Michigan have three opportunities to see some spectacular natural light shows in the skies. Last week was there was the aurora borealis, Northern Lights. This week the Perseid meteor shower will be covering the evening sky. And, all month there is the chance of viewing the conjunction of Venus, Mars and Saturn (a crescent Moon will join the three on August 12th and 13th).
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Just the two of us, we can make it if we try

If you listened to the radio in the late 90s you will most likely remember the catchy tune ‘Just the Two of Us’ when the multi-talented Will Smith made it a hit. Author Will Smith and illustrator Kadir Nelson created a darling children’s book by the same title based on the words of the song. If you don’t recall the song be sure to check out the video at the end of this article of Smith singing the song. Keep Reading...

 

Children learn by example Value Tale books teach by example

Children learn by example is rather cliché but the truth is it is true. One of the first and longest lasting ways children learn about life and the world is by example. The Value Tales books use real life people from history and relate their stories centered on values children (and adults) need to learn.

Each book in the series focus’ on one famous person and a value their life exemplified. Without lecturing the history of the person is shared in easy to understand entertaining language and accompanied by colorful cartoon illustrations. Keep Reading

 

Alice B Cowles House East Lansing MSU campus

The Alice B. Cowles House is a Michigan landmark in East Lansing located on the Michigan State University campus. While there are no tours of the house if you are looking for sites to see this is a nice place to drive by and view. If you like old houses or are a MSU fan this building has played a large roll in the history of the university. Keep Reading>>

Bunker Road Canoe Landing Ingham County Michigan

From the name Bunker Road Canoe Landing you might think that is all this Ingham County Park has to offer visitors. Besides a wonderful canoe launch or... Keep Reading »

365 Ways to Live Green for Kids children’s book review

Although the million gallon oil spill in the Kalamazoo River tributary doesn’t affect Lansing directly the publicity has brought questions to...Keep Reading...

 

Children of Military personnel have a lot to deal with review of My Dad's a Hero

It seems more than ever children have to deal with all of the emotions and questions involved with having a parent or even parents being military... Keep Reading...