The Only Shred of Hipster In Me - My Movie Pick of the Year for 2013

The Starving Games Why The Starving Games??? Well first of all it's epically hilarious!!!  And honestly, I'm not a huge fan of The Hunger Games. Which yes, I realize that if I hadn't watched The Hunger Games in the first place this movie would probably not be as funny. Second reason why... It brings out the only shred of hipster in me and The Starving Games makes fun of pretty much everything that is currently good and right about the nerd world. Especially the part with Siri!!! I laughed...

Funny Christmas Commericals for this Season!!! 12-11-13

(Joke Boxer Christmas Commercial)  Yup, this one makes #1 on my list of commercials for the season (US Postal Service Whatever It Takes Commercial) #2: Love the end with the line "and a big blow up snowman that freaks me out." ...

It's an Odd Saturday! November 23rd 2013 What A Day!!!

So Today is November 23rd 2013, It is the 50th Anniversary of Doctor Who!  It's National Cashew Day. And for every one here in Traverse City, MI it is the first big snow of the year. Yesterday, Hunger Games Catching Fire was released to Theaters. Exciting and what else could you...

Now That's Just Funny - Geico Hump Day Commercials 2013

So for one, I love finding things that are amusing.  Two I love sharing amusing things and three I love hearing about amusing things from other people. So at the suggestion of my friend Jonica I looked up these awesome Geico Commercials. They are hilarious! And now I am sharing them with you. ...

BOGO SALE ON MASCARA!!! End October 15th, 2013!!!

Sale Site We are up and running!!! The Long Awaited Launch of Fran's Boutique!!! With Great Deals on all your Makeup and Fashion Needs. Follow us, Find us on Facebook and Watch for Sales and Coupon Deals to head your way!!! Fran's Boutique brings you the unique experience of a personal shopper...

Cheap or Free Things To Do in TC 9/23/13

Monday Monday Monday... Well there may not be much to do on Monday but that's usually okay because it's the first work day for more people. So here's to a happy Checkers Day. Color Code for Google Calendar:  Purple- Farmer's Markets & Local Shopping Bold Green- Kid's Event Bold Blue- Movies Orange-...

Cheap or Free Things To Do in The Traverse City Area Thursday and Friday 9/19-9/20/13

Cheers to... (insert Rihanna lyrics here, you know you sang it too) Thursday and Friday!!! The end of the work week and the beginning of a great weekend. :) So if you didn't know Traverse City has a lot to offer for the last two days of the work week in free and cheap things to do. Also, you may not...

Cheap or Free Things To Do in The Traverse City Area The Start of The Week September 17-18, 2013

 Hey Everyone!!! And Welcome to a new week :) So this week my article of Cheap or Free Things To Do in The Travers City Area is broken into a few pieces. Mainly because I am on a time crunch this week. I started babysitting full time and man has it been crazy busy! So the full article had to...

Up To 20% off All Things Feathered Sale End Midnight ET 9/16/13

All Things Feathered For Fall Sale!!! Save up to 20% off Feathered Jewelry when you shop at Fran's Place Below I've listed a preview of some of the sale choices. Happy Shopping my Feathered Finding Friends. :) Presley Earrings Sale Price: $15         ...

Cheap or Free Activities Week of September 10-16, 2013 in the Traverse City Area

So the summer is officially closing down, we all know this because there is about a week left on Big Brother before the finally... oh yeah and our children are heading back to school too. Well either way I hope that everyone is getting out and enjoying those last bits of summer to it's fullest. Here's...

Cheap or Free Activities The Week of September 3 - September 9, 2013 in the Traverse City Area

Well, it's officially after Labor Day. That means that the kids are back to school and that the fun summer activities are over.  Now fall is just around the corner and the good news is that means Fall Colors and Wine Season for the Traverse City Area. Now starts a whole new realm of family...

A Life Lesson From I Kids Show

Sometimes I wonder why it seems that my four year old understands the meaning of getting along with others better then most adults. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that he knows every word to this song, All My Friends Are Different by Yo Gabba Gabba. It could also be the fact that he is...

The Things I See While Out and About August 29th, 2013

 Like some of you I take pictures of things that I find interesting or amusing while I am out and about in the world with my camera phone. Unlike the rest of you normal people I don't have instagram anymore to share these photos. Why no instagram... well that's a story but instagram...

Cheap or Free Activities The Week of August 27- September 2, 2013 in the Travere City Area

Until Tuesday Site (A Special Event for this Award Winning, New York Times Best Seller Book,  Until Tuesday and Meet and Greet Event is Monday, August 26th, 2013 6:30pm-9:00pm @ Woodmere Library.)  Mark In Your Calendar Dates: *Lego Carnival Open 7 Days a week. Open: Mon-Sat 10:00am-5:00pm,...