Mom Confession: February 2017

So it's time to update our life in homeschooling. 

We are currently not full time homeschooling. 

Surprise!

So after a year of great learning, fun and adventure. We decided that with the new life change ahead we would go back to traditional schooling for awhile. We have been struggling with reading and honestly I need a fresh approach so it was time for us to step back. 

WE ARE NOT QUITTING!

We are just not full time. We still do a lot of different at home learning avenues. But to be honest, it has been great to rely on a team of teachers and school staff to do things from a different perspective then I was able to accomplish. 

There is no shame in delegating task.

And honestly, since we moved back to Traverse City, MI the response from the teachers and school staff has been completely different then what it was in Maryland. 

Communication with the school and staff on what is going on with our child has been priority one since we started and they have kept up with that standard in the most outstanding ways. 

So far we are loving the things that Gryphon is learning, the staff at the school and the balance that this new paradigm of life is providing us. 

Thanks for listening guys,

Talk again later :)

My Mom Confession: March 5, 2015

I like traditional schooling, Mom Breaks. I do not like traditional schooling for a lot of reasons.

On my mom break today, I am contemplating 12 Inspiring Lessons in Confidence from Sheldon Cooper and listening to Titanium by David Guetta on repeat.  Mom's have there bad days and sometimes we have our days; where we just lay on the living room floor and stare at the ceiling and pray for strength, with a hint of sanity. (just saying sanity would be nice)

The 12 Inspiring Lessons in Confidence from Sheldon Cooper List Breakdown:
1. Push yourself to do things you never thought you could

Me - I don't want to give up my mom breaks. I like them. I don't know if I can full time homeschool. I will find a way! I will make something work! 

2. Embrace your personal style

Me - I am more of a turtle than a hare in life. I like to do my yoga before I deal with people. I like to meditate before I leave my house. And sometimes you just need to cry when no body is looking. 

3. Don’t rely on alcohol to boost your confidence

Me - "Really?!?  Because Irish Yoga is what my 25 year old self wants to do with my St. Patrick's Day." It's been a unique year so far. 

And seriously that kinda looks fun. 

But agreed! Moving On.

4. Don’t be afraid to ask for help

Me - Fine. HELP ME!!! Seriously, someone let me know if you know about homeschooling a kindergartener in Maryland. Or if you have a kindergartener homeschooler in Maryland and want to start a homeschool group. Feel free to email me. 

5. Trust your gut

Me - Can Do. Now let's make sure we teach our children this lesson. 

6. Believe you’ve got superpowers, even if you don’t

Me - Okay, I'll work on that. "I am a superhero!" Maybe, I'll make that a reminder on my phone. 

7. Cover all your bases

Me - Well, I do love my research. And my latest mean girl quote, "There's nothing like math to tell people how stupid they are at life." 

8. Be willing to put yourself out there to get ahead

Me - Really?!? Do I have to??? What if...??? And then...??? 

People make me feel socially awkward and change is not really my thing. I like being the background person. So this one is a challenge.

9. Never apologize for what you love

Me - This one I can say, "Can do!"  But if I'm really honest, I get a little scatterbrained sometimes and lose focus on setting aside that time to recenter.

10. Embrace your inner child

Me - Oh, this one I got down. The bad thing is, I'm kinda a weirdo with lot's of energy so not everyone get's me or my inner child. But point taken you need your inner child to get through adult life.

11. Celebrate your achievements

Me - Well, I fear failure. (Which, mind you I feel is stupid.) So yea... this one makes it on my To Do List, because I need it. And what better way to keep motivated then to celebrate your achievements. 

12. If you’ve got it, flaunt it

Me - Umm... okay? :/  I get the point though. :) 

#BazingaForLife 

Thank you CBS.com for releasing this list. 

My Mom Confession: March 4, 2015

My Mom Confession Of The Day:

This year, with traditional school, has had it's up's and down's, but today it really sucks! I have spent the good chunk of today in tears.

The Situation: Gryphon has tonsils that are too big and pretty much chronically infected. Which, also leads to a chronic ear infection. Now, you can explain this to a traditional school ad nauseam. But they just don't get it, in today's society where people don't really can't see past the ends of their noses.

My 5year old has 20 missed days of school, because he goes to school healthy after taking time off to get healthy and comes home from 'the kindergarten germ factory' sick. It's a vicious cycle.

The worst part of the cycle is the school says, "If your kids sick don't send him to school." Well, not all parents invest in keeping this ideal and the school doesn't either.

Reason's Why You Should Not Send Sick Kids To School:
A: sick kids don't learn well.
B: sick kids have less of an attention span. They need rest, to let their immune systems get them healthy.
C: sending sick kids to school get's other people sick.
D: People are morons and I can't believe I have to deal with them.
E: not letting your immune system recover and not getting healthy reeks long-term havoc on your immune system. Parent's and School Officials this creates a long-term problem and an awful mind set your these young "one day" adults. (This is a problem!)

Being a parent is not easy. You are raising another human being. This is a serious deal people!

In a perfect world: I would be able to work with his school to get school work that he has missed done.
But in this world: I ask 3 times for missed work and get one letter that say, "Here are my concerns about what Gryphon has missed."
In this world: I send notes, I send emails, I physically show up at the school and volunteer twice a month and talk to his teacher and I get back, "He's doing great!" "He's right where he needs to be." "You should be proud of the progress he has made."

I'm sorry! Non of that communication, besides the note, says anywhere that the school sees a problem or a solution.

I'm raising a little human being here people, you need to get your act together and answer me honestly. Cause I don't have time for this and neither does my little human!

My Mom Solution:
As a responsible and reasonable adult (aka. A 25year old, who should still be figuring out if they want to spring break or save their vacation time for later, not having to raise other adults, thank you very much.)
A: I made a conference with his school to talk.
B: I made a conference with his teacher to talk about her note face to face.
C: I've made doctors appointments (all winter mind you) to have professionals tell me "my child is sick and we have to have his tonsils removed."
D: I've saved every Doctors note.
E: I've made my own curriculum and homeschooled my sick kid and saved every piece of work.
F: I've research homeschooling endlessly.

To come to this conclusion:
I am scared of homeschooling my kid alone, because I'm afraid of failing and becoming a homeschooling hermit.
I am scared of sending my kid back to the traditional school and having to continue this vicious cycle and breaking my kid's love of learning.


#MomConfessions

Fiscal Fast Week!!! - 2014 Beginning of the Week.

Fiscal Fast Week!

What is Fiscal Fast Week? Well for those of you who have never heard of a fiscal fast, I seriously suggest reading The Ultimate Cheapskate's Road Map to True Riches by Jeff Yeager.  It's a great read and Jeff Yeager has a lot of great tips for helping you view your money differently and bonus he's funny!

Basic of a Fiscal Fast: One Week Without Spending Money.

So, I decided two days before my kiddos 5th birthday to start a Fiscal Fast. This ironically also happened to be the day that our grocery credit card came in the mail. When I looked at my calendar and saw "5th Birthday Pizza Party" all I could think was, "Well maybe next year," and "It's a good think I had everything for his birthday dessert." I just re-planned to something simpler. He's only 5 and simple is probably better anyway.

I have wanted to do a fiscal fast for a while but my motivating factors really seemed to make sense for this week.

1. We fly across country the day after the end of the fast.
2. We are moving the beginning of next month. So, we need to get rid of the extra little things and food that has been collecting anyway.
3. I think starting off our new journey with a good mind for our spending is a great start.

Honestly, this looks like a great opportunity and half of me says, "this is going to be easy and probably fun." and the other half of me says, "omg... this is going to be way harder then you think. What the hell are you thinking this is crazy." Either way, I'm planning on doing this and hopefully doing it again in another 6months when Luke is actually home. I think I will be up for the challenge of having both of us involved even though that will be tough. I mean come on 2days into a juice diet we both fell off the wagon and went to Jack In The Box. It was bad! But you live and you learn :) 

Break Down Of What You Do:

1. No Spending Money - Basic Rule
2. No Stockpiling Food - The point is to get rid of the extra things that been building up in your house. You might have to get creative but you should not go hungry if you shop like normal Americans.
3. Bills - You should make your Fiscal Fast Week a time that
a) you are not paying your bills.
b) a time to re-evaluate your bill spending. Have you tried getting a better deal on your current bills by calling the provider? or Maybe your lazy and don't want to call. Have you tried BillCutterz. BillCutterz professionally negotiate your bills for you! Read More.
c) Maybe just maybe, there are services you don't need. I know we cut out our Ipad service and some internet subscriptions we just didn't use. Now I tried cutting out Netflix, but let's be realistic I have 5year old who has a Nabi. He was just not happy, didn't understand and well he was making me crazy. I know we can cut out Netflix but that will wait to a later date with things are less crazy and it probably won't be permanent.
4. Transportation - Okay, fill up your gas tank before you start a fast because no buying gas this week. So, maybe bust out your walking shoes and bike too. If you take public transit well figure out how to figure that out for a week and maybe preload your transit card or just keep the money set aside. Either way, this week is a good week to re-evaluate your transportation and find alternatives that don't cost anything. And heck, you might find that those walking shoes look good on you and maybe you lose a few pounds. :D
5. Kick Those Habits!!! - Cigarettes, alcohol, lottery tickets, the movies, fast food, ect. NOPE You don't get to stockpile them and you don't get to buy them. You'll thank yourself later.
6. No Buying Clothing - Fiscal Fast Week is actually a great time to go through your closet and recycle old clothes to make new outfits or just get rid of the extra stuff you don't use. Rule: If you haven't used it in a year it's probably time to get rid of it. 

So there you go that's the basics to a Fiscal Fast Week. Do you think you can do it? I'll check back in with you all on how I did and let you know how tough it was.

Breaking the Paycheck to Paycheck Money Cycle Challenge - Month Two

 


Month Two: saving $15 or making an extra $15 to save :)

Here we go with Month 2 already here. So as an experiment I am going to try his suggested survey site and see if I can indeed make the $15 for the month from them.

Step One: I poked around the archives on the site to see if there where any post about how to best make money from the survey sites.  So, my suggestion is to read 9 Best Survey Sites To Make Extra Money.The article states that you can make up to $50 a month with all 9 Survey Sites.

I also, set up this month two apps that will make money from installing them as a way to have passive income. Media Insider Panel and Google Screenwise Panel pay you per month for installing them and will make you $295 per year.

Step Two:
 
Now Month Two has been a challenge us for as a family lot's to do and lot's happening, but I will not let all the chaos get me off track even though it will be a long 2-1/2mns. So, chin up if you think you can't do this believe me... You Can!!!  Not to mention I choose this month to start my weight loss program. So you put that and packing up your house, traveling across country, moving and single parenting for 6weeks all together... I may be crazy, but I will not let anything stop me at this point :)


Total Savings for Month Two: $25
So, $10 above monthly challenge goal and all of the craziness from the month I have to say I'm pretty darn proud of myself. On a side note I didn't make any of that money from surveys. I actually didn't even use the survey sites more then once. :( Maybe next month.  

Now on to Month Three: Save $30 (and in my case I'm working on monetizing my blog. No Judging... we all gotta make money/ save money some how.)

Side Note:
Oh, and I'm planning on cutting down our debt and planning a travel budget. Which yes, I know is kinda a contradiction. So unfortunately I am trying to also build our credit and just got credit card with grocery rewards. 

Best Credit Cards for people with fair credit. 

Summer Reading Program For Kids!!! - 2014

So this year I have a kindergartener, who just so happens to love books! He has a collection of books that we keep in "his library" aka what used to be a linen closet. What better to do then to get my kindergartener who loves books into a summer reading program. Start them out early and they'll be hooked forever (that's my diabolical mom plan at least :) 

I choose TD Bank Young Savers Program which gives you $10 in a Young Savers account for reading 10 books from June 1, 2014 - August 31, 2013. Now TD Bank is an East Coast Bank, in case anyone is wondering, and since we will be moving to the east coast here in July and there will be 22 locations close to us I figured this will be a wonderful option.

And for those of you who are not on the East Coast there is this great list of free programs compiled by Stacie Nelson of Motherhood On A Dime. I love her blog and encourage you if you have young children to give it a look around, plus she's on pinterest!

Gryphon's Summer 2014 Reading List Top Ten:

1. Deadliest Animals (National Geographic Kids)  
2. Animal World (Questions & Answers)
3.Harold and the Purple Crayon
4. The Velveteen Rabbit
5. Go, Dog. Go!
6. I Can Read With My Eyes Shut
7. Oh, the Thinks You Can Think!
8. Big Plans
9. The Emperors New Clothes
10. The Three Little Pigs

Good List Ideas for Little Boy Books To Read:
Greatest Little Boy Books 2-6yr
Books for 5-year-olds
Best fantasy for children 10 and under. (goodreads list)
Amazon Summer Reading

Breaking the Paycheck to Paycheck Money Cycle Challenge - Month One

So there is the great blogger called The Penny Hoarder and I am a big fan of his blog. He shares a lot of unique and easy ways to save and earn a little bit of extra cash. And as a stay-at-home parent and a military family we love and need these ideas. Now I also do spend a lot of time researching my own solutions but let's face it it's always easier to do one stop shopping :)

In his blog about learning how to save money when living from paycheck to paycheck he gives you a break down of things to do and a schedule which I love!!! I love it when other people help with with organizing things makes my life so much easier don't you agree?!

Anyway, I decided to take the challenge. So I'm starting to breaking the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck, because I'm tired of feeling broke :'(

The Break Down:  
12 months to save $950

$950 is the goal that he gives you and shows you steps to doing, but as always you can save as much as you can and set a higher goal if you want. 

Month One: Save $5 and put money in savings account.

So my course of action allowed my to save $57.44 for Month One. I was super excited!
I also decided to open a Capital One 360 Checking Account  which will pay me $50 after having the account for 50days and for making 3 purchase from the account in the first 45 days. So 7weeks and 1day from now I will have an extra $50 to add to my savings account... Woot Woot!!!

Now on to Month Two: Saving $15 (and in my case I'm going to open a savings account with a high APY Rate)

I Have Been Bit By The Baking Bug... My New Baking Obsession January 2014

Cake Truffles and Chocolate Truffles and Cake Pops!!! Oh my they all just sound so good!

So I am starting off my baking obsession for the new year with learning how to make Cake Pops and Truffles! Can you say yum a thousand ways because that is pretty much what Cake Truffles equal :)

Step One Learn How To: Make Cake Balls - The basics behind a cake pop or round cake truffle.

Found this video on youtube. It's very informative even though the girl who made it is like 13 and slightly creepy but still a good starter info video.

Also this video was super helpful I love Cooking With April anyway so this was an obvious choice. But the even more awesomeness is that she is doing a mock Starbucks Cake Pop!!! I also like the tip she gives you about using soft butter instead of frosting.

 

So the sad news :( I could not find any neat YouTube videos on How To Make Square Cake Truffles. 

I did find some helpful tips on how to make Square Cake Truffles at Beantown Baker so I guess making Square Cake Truffles will be my first project :D

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 so hard I though I'd pee.

So reason you should watch if you haven't "It's so funny you might pee yourself." And who doesn't want to watch a movie that funny??? Crazy people don't that's who.

The Starving Games Summary If You Haven't Seen It Yet

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 want out of a weekend, good movies in theater, snow to play in and snack to munch on. I would say that this weekends itinerary is full.  Cheers to a day of very odd things that have come together to make such a Saturday before Thanksgiving of 2013.

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 without having to wait through the crowded stores. 

(Providing the best quality products for the best price for your pocket book)

We also have a BOGO on Mascara Sale that will runs to October 15th, 2013. Check Out The Deal and Share the Love!!!
Shop Here

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- Family Events and Learning Events and Clubs
Yellow- Fitness Events 
Grey- Restaurants & Eating Deals
Turquoise- Live Music
Red- North Peak TC Event's and Specials
Blue- Night Out Deals
Green - Social Events/ Networking 

Google Calendar

Monday September 23, 2013

(September 23rd is Checkers Day)

Oktoberfest: September 21 - October 6. Website

Mon: All Day!!! Dollar Java Day @ Higher Grounds Coffee. Bring your own mug to Higher Grounds for a fill-up of their Daily Brew coffee for just a dollar. Every Monday. Website

Mon: Father Fred's Fall Food Drive Sep. 21-28, 2013 @ Participating Tom's, Oleson's, Family Fare and Maxbauer Stores. All donations of cash or food donations will be doubled dollar-for-dollar by Oleson Foundation's Value Match Challenge up to $20,000. Website

Mon: 10:00am-11:00am Story Hour w/activities and crafts @ Horizon Books. Theme: Piggies. Story Hour is every Monday. Website

Mon: 12:00pm-2:00pm What's For Dinner Demo @ Oryana. Demo Recipe: Beet Borscht. Website

Mon: 3:00pm-7:00pm The Village Outdoor Farmers Market @ Village Commons. W/ Live Music and fresh local goods. Every week. Website


Monday In Traverse City: Google Calendar

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 know that Every Thursday Bubba's in downtown TC has an All Day Happy Hour, $1.75 Well Drinks and $1 off Specialty Drinks. Sounds like a great way to begin a weekend (if you enjoy happy hour that is.)

Every Thursday @ Bubba's TC

Color Code for Google Calendar: 

Purple- Farmer's Markets & Local Shopping
Bold Green- Kid's Event
Bold Blue- Movies
Orange- Family Events and Learning Events and Clubs
Yellow- Fitness Events 
Grey- Restaurants & Eating Deals
Turquoise- Live Music
Red- North Peak TC Event's and Specials
Blue- Night Out Deals
Green - Social Events/ Networking 

Google Calendar

Thursday September 19, 2013

(September 19th National Talk Like A Pirate Day and National Butterscotch Pudding)

Thur: 9:30am-10:30am Story Stew @ Peninsula Community Library. Theme: Here Kitty Kitty. Website

Thur: 9:30am-10:30am Wiggler Preschool Story Time @ Woodmere Library. Website

Thur: 11:00am-12:00pm Wiggler Preschool Story Time @ Woodmere Library. Website 

Thur: 12:00pm-2:00pm What's For Dinner Demo @ Oryana. Demo Recipe: Kid-friendly Ladybug Pizzas. Website

Thur: 12:00pm-12:00am Talk Like a Pirate Barrrgh Crawl @ Downtown TC. Website

Thur: 1:00pm Grand Traverse Genealogical Society Meeting @ 3746 Veterans Drive TC. Open to the public. Meetings Every 3rd Thursday of the Month through November. Website

Thur: 4:00pm-7:00pm Fort Fit Grand Opening Extravaganza @ Fit For You Health Club. Live Music, Games and Prices, Free Food and Drinks, Classic Demos and More. Website

Thur: 4:30pm-5:30pm TADLcast; Teen for Teen podcast @ Woodmere Library. Website

Thur: 5:00pm-7:00pm K2 Edibles Happy Hour @ Left Foot Charlie. Serving Asian Food Website

Thur: 5:30-8:30pm Live Music w/ Jim Hawley @Bud’s of Interlochen. Website

Thur: 6:00pm-8:30pm TC Backgammon Club Meeting @ Horizon Books Shine Cafe. Meetings Every Thursday. Website

Thur: 7:00pm-8:00pm Pageturners Book Club @ Peninsula Community Library. Book Selection: A Good America. Website

Thur: 7:00pm-9:00pm TC Sings Community Choir @ The Upper Gallery Of TC Circuit. Every Wednesday through December. Website

Thur: 7:00pm-9:00pm Trivia Live @ Dillinger’s Pub/Bootleggers. Website

Thur: 8:00pm-10:00pm @ Phil's Website

Thur: 8:00pm Karaoke Night @ Bayview Inn Website 



Thursday In Traverse City: Google Calendar

(Don't forget to give your respects to our veterans and the 

families of those who have lost a military member to war.)

Friday September 20, 2013

(September 20th National Punch Day and POW/MIA Recognition Day)

Fri: 8:00am-1:00pm Elk Rapids Farmers Market (Farmers Market End October 11) Website

Fri: 8:00am Fresh Meat Sale @ Oryana. 10% off Earthwork Farm fresh beef. Website

Fri: 10:30am-11:30am Wigglers Preschool Story Time @ East Bay Library. Website

Fri: 2:00pm-3:00pm Free Coffee Cupping @ Higher Grounds. Every Friday. Website

Fri: 4:00pm-11:00pm Pearl's and Short's Bluegrass, Bourbon and Blues and Beer Festival Website

Fri: 5:00pm-7:00pm Friday Night Wine Tasting @ Elk Rapids Wine Shop. Website

Fri: 6:00pm-7:30pm Historic Old Towne Jubilee. Join the Traverse City History Center for some good old town family friendly fun. With Kids arts and crafts, Antique Fire Engine rides, an Old Fashion Ice Cream Social and more. Website

Fri:7:00pm-9:00pm Live Music w/ Rainmakers @ Northern Natural Cider House Website

Fri: 7:30pm Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash @ City Opera House. Cost: $25 per ticket. Website

Fri: 8:30pm-10:30pm Live Music @ Horizon Books. Website

Fri: 8:30pm-11:30pm Live Music @ Little Bohemia. Website

Fri: 9:00pm-11:00pm @ Phil's Website

Fri: 11:00pm  Friday Night Flick @ State Theater.  Playing: Total Recall. Run Time: 113mins. 
Rated: R. Cost: $3-$5. Website 


Friday In Traverse City: Google Calendar

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 be broken up this week. Plus I've added some additions and cool things to the article. Now have a great week everyone.

Every Day At The Kitchen In TC

Color Code for Google Calendar: 

Purple- Farmer's Markets & Local Shopping
Bold Green- Kid's Event
Bold Blue- Movies
Orange- Family Events and Learning Events and Clubs
Yellow- Fitness Events 
Grey- Restaurants & Eating Deals
Turquoise- Live Music
Red- North Peak TC Event's and Specials
Blue- Night Out Deals
Green - Social Events/ Networking 

Google Calendar

Tuesday September 17, 2013

(September 17th is National Apple Dumpling Day and Constitution Day)

Tue: 4:00pm-5:00pm Teen Author Coffee Hour @ Traverse Area District Library Woodmere. Website

Tue: 4:00pm-5:00pm Tia Chi in the Park @ Elk Rapids District Library Website

Tue: 6:00pm-7:00pm TC Ultimate Free Learn to Play Clinics @ The Civic Center. 7:00pm Open Play begins. Every Tuesday in September. Facebook Group

Tue: 6:30pm-7:30pm  Open House @ Nourish. Open House hosted weekly at its Kids Creek Marketplace Location. Nourish is a Herbalife nutrition club in Traverse City. Website

Tue: 6:00pm-8:00pm Knitting Night @ East Bay Branch. Free Open Knitting Group. 3rd Tuesday of Each Month. Website

Tue: 7:00pm Free Screening @ City Opera House. Playing: The Anonymous People Documentary. Website

Tue: 7:00pm-9:00pm Live Music @ Little Bohemia. Website

Tue: 7:30pm-9:00pm Fife Lake Book Club @ Fife Lake Library Community Room. Book Discussion  South of Superior by Ellen Airgood. For More Information Call: 231-879-4101. Website

Tue: 8:00pm Free Tuesday Trivia @ Right Brain Brewery. Website


Tuesday In Traverse City: Google Calendar

Wednesday September 18, 2013

(September 18th is National Cheeseburger Day)

Wed: 7:30am-12:00pm The Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market. Every Wednesday through September 2013. Website

Wed: 9:30am-10:30am Wigglers Preschool Story Time @ Woodmere Library. Website

Wed: 10:00am-11:00am TOT Time; story time, snack time and art's and crafts @ Fife Lake Library. Website

Wed: 10:30am-11:30am Wigglers Preschool Story Time @ East Bay Library. With Snacks and Crafts. Website 

Wed: 11:00am-12:00pm Wigglers Preschool Story Time @ Woodmere Library. Website

Wed: 11:00am-1:00pm What's For Dinner Demo @ Oryana. Demo Recipe: Greek Salad Sandwiches. Website

Wed: 11:00am 25cent Classic Matinee @ State Theatre. Playing: To Sir, With Love.
Run Time: 105mins. Website

Wed: 12:00pm-2:00pm TC Sings Community Choir @ The Upper Gallery Of TC Circuit. Every Wednesday through December. Website

Wed: 12:00pm-2:00pm Senior Luncheon w/ cards and bingo @ Fife Lake Library. Website

Wed: 2:30pm-4:30pm What's For Dinner Demo @ Oryana. Demo Recipe: Mediterranean Garbanzo Stew. Website

Wed: 5:30pm-6:30pm Teen Sages Meeting @ Woodmere Library. For Teen Library Volunteers. Website

Wed: 6:30pm-8:00pm Meet The Author "A Thousand Letters Home" w/ Author  Teresa Irish @ Woodmere Library. Website

Wed:7:00pm-10:00pm Open Mic @ Northern Natural Cider House Website

Wed: 7:00pm-10:00pm Free... The TRUE FALSETTOS @ InsideOut Gallery. Every Wednesday. All drafts $1off.  Website

Wed: 8:00pm-10:00pm @ Phil's Website

Wednesday In Traverse City: Google Calendar 
 

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          Regular Price: $18

Nevaeh Earrings Sale Price: $22          Regular Price: $26

 

Petula Hair Band Sale Price: $15          Regular Price: $29 

Solera Silver Sale Price: $30        Regular Price: $38

All Fran's Place Jewelry is from New Emerging Designers who have hand crafted this stylish jewelry with fashion and excellence in mind. 

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 to another week and more events to go to. Have a great week everyone. :)

Every Day At The Kitchen In TC

Color Code for Google Calendar: 

Purple- Farmer's Markets & Local Shopping
Bold Green- Kid's Event
Bold Blue- Movies
Orange- Family Events and Learning Events and Clubs
Yellow- Fitness Events 
Grey- Restaurants & Eating Deals
Turquoise- Live Music
Red- North Peak TC Event's and Specials
Blue- Night Out Deals
Green - Social Events/ Networking 

Google Calendar



Tuesday September 10, 2013

Tue: 4:00pm-5:00pm Teen Author Coffee Hour @ Traverse Area District Library Woodmere. Website


Tue: 4:00pm-5:00pm Tai Chi in the Park @ Elk Rapids District Library Website

Tue: 6:30pm-7:30pm  Open House @ Nourish. Open House hosted weekly at its Kids Creek Marketplace Location. Nourish is a Herbalife nutrition club in Traverse City. Website

Tue: 6:00pm-7:00pm TC Ultimate Free Learn to Play Clinics @ The Civic Center. 7:00pm Open Play begins. Every Tuesday in September. Facebook Group

Tue: 6:30pm-8:30pm Free Legal, Financial and Tax Implications for Start-up Businesses Workshop w/ SCORE @ The McGuire Community Room, Traverse Area District Library. Registration required: Website

Tue: 6:30pm-9:30pm Live Jazz @ Stella, Village Commons. Website

Tue: 7:00pm-9:00pm Live Music @ Little Bohemia. Website


Tuesday In Traverse City: Google Calendar

(Don't forget to stop and take a moment to remember September 11th.)

Wednesday September 11, 2013

Wed: 7:30am-12:00pm The Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market. Every Wednesday through September 2013. Website

Wed: 10:00am Morning Book Discussion @ Interlochon Public Library. Discussion Book: Bring Up The Bodies by Hilary Mantel. Website

Wed: 11:00am-1:00pm What's For Dinner Demo @ Oryana. Demo Recipe: Bean, Corn, Squash Stew. Website

Wed: 12:00pm-2:00pm TC Sings Community Choir @ The Upper Gallery Of TC Circuit. Every Wednesday through December. Website

Wed: 1:00pm "The Life of Amelia Earhart" w/ Larry Inman @ Kingsley Community Library. Website

Wed: 5:30pm-6:30pm Teen Sages Meeting @ Woodmere Library. For Teen Library Volunteers. Website

Wed:7:00pm-10:00pm Open Mic @ Northern Natural Cider House Website

Wed: 7:00pm-10:00pm Live Music @ The Filling Station Website

Wed: 8:00pm-10:00pm @ Phil's Website 


Wednesday In Traverse City: Google Calendar






Thursday September 12, 2013

Thur: 7:45am-9:00am Business Succession Planning and Exit Strategies Breakfast Club @ Elk Harbor Restaurant w/ SCORE. Cost: $15 per person. Reserve a spot by: 231-264-0505 or kymsphotokopies@gmail.com. Website

Thur: 10:00am Let's Talk About It Book Discussion Group @ Interlochen Library. Website

Thur: 11:00am Free Community Walk @ Hickory Meadows w/ Traverse City Walks, LLC. Website

Thur: 11:00am-12:00pm Wigglers Story Time @ Woodmere Library. Website

Thur: 12:00pm-2:00pm What's For Dinner Demo @ Oryana. Demo Recipe: Kid friendly Mexican Salad with Chips. Website

Thur: 4:30pm-5:30pm TADLcast; Teen for Teen podcast @ Woodmere Library. Website

Thur: 5:00pm-7:00pm K2 Edibles Happy Hour @ Left Foot Charlie. Serving Asian Food Website

Thur: 6:00pm-8:30pm TC Backgammon Club Meeting @ Horizon Books Shine Cafe. Meetings Every Thursday. Website

Thur: 7:00pm-9:00pm TC Sings Community Choir @ The Upper Gallery Of TC Circuit. Every Wednesday through December. Website

Thur: 7:00pm-9:00pm Live Music w/Jimmy Olsen @ Northern Natural Cider House Website

Thur: 7:00pm-9:00pm Live Jazz @ Reflect Bistro & Lounge Website

Thur: 8:00pm-10:00pm @ Phil's Website 


Thursday In Traverse City: Google Calendar

Friday September 13, 2013

Fri: 9:00am-1:00pm Last Day Northport Farmers Market. Website

Fri: 2:00pm-3:00pm Free Coffee Cupping @ Higher Grounds. Every Friday. Website

Fri: 5:00pm-7:00pm Friday Night Wine Tasting @ Elk Rapids Wine Shop. Website

(Interesting Event)
Fri: 6:00pm-9:00pm Downtown Grub Crawl @ Century 21 Northland Parking Lot to check in. Cost: $55 tickets to all 3 Taste of TC events. (1st event of the Taste Of Traverse City Festival).
9:00pm-10:00pm Choose Your Own After Glow - Dessert/ Drinks
10:00pm Movie Screening: Big Night @ InsideOut Gallery (Foodie Film Festival)
The Taste of Traverse City Festival takes place in Traverse City September 13-15  the three days have three featured events – Downtown Grub Crawl, Taste of Traverse City, and Best of Brunch.   Website

Fri: 6:00pm Foodie Film Festival Movie: Mostly Martha @ Milliken Auditorium. Cost: Adult $8/ Children 12 and under $4 Website

Fri: 7:00pm Foodie Film Festival Movie: Women on Top @ InsideOut Gallery. Cost: Adult $8/ Children 12 and under $4 Website

Fri:7:00pm-9:00pm Live Music w/ Rainmakers @ Northern Natural Cider House Website

Fri: 8:30pm-10:00pm Live Music @ Horizon Books w/Robert Abate & the Bigtimers Website

Fri: 8:30pm-11:30pm Live Music @ Little Bohemia. Website

Fri: 9:00pm Foodie Film Festival Movie: Bottle Shock @ Milliken Auditorium. Cost: Adult $8/ Children 12 and under $4 Website

Fri: 9:00pm-11:00pm @ Phil's Website


Friday In Traverse City: Google Calendar

Saturday September 14, 2013

Sat: 7:00am-12:00pm The Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market. Every Saturday until October 19, 2013. Website

Sat: 9:00am-2:00pm Annual Flea Market @ Senior Center. Crafts and Collectibles. Website

Sat: 10:00am Yoga For Kids Ages: 4-11yr. @ Shanti School of Yoga. Cost: $5 drop-in and Free for Members. Website

Sat: 10:00am-11:00am The Funny Papers @ Peninsula Community Library. Dick Evans, creator of TC Bear shares his talent and wit along with his love of cartooning. Website

Sat: 10:00am-12:00pm Small Business Mentoring Walk-in w/ SCORE @ Woodmere Library. Website 

Sat: 10:00am-11:00am Free Kids Build and Grow Workshop @ Lowe's. Register Online Website

Sat: 10:30am-2:00pm Lego Club @ Elk Rapids District Library. Every week. Website

(Interesting Event)
Sat: 12:00pm-6:00pm Taste Of Traverse City @ Open Space. Cost: $20 general admission. (2nd event series of Taste of Traverse City)
7:00pm-9:00pm A Royal Taste Featuring Royal Chef Darren McGrady, personal chef of Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana. Cost: $60per person or $100per couple.  Website

Sat: 12:00pm-2:00pm Author Signing @ Horizon Books w/ Mark Hymowitz author of The Lizard of OZZ. Website

Sat: 1:00pm-3:00pm Free Ice Cream Social w/ face painting @ East Bay Library. Website

Sat: 1:00pm-8:00pm Free Community Game Night w/ Castle Games and Goods @ Right Brain Brewery. Donations Appreciated. Website

Sat: 3:00pm Foodie Film Festival Movie: Jiro Dreams of Sushi @ Milliken Auditorium. Cost: Adult $8/ Children 12 and under $4 Website

Sat: 3:30pm Foodie Film Festival Movie: Chocolat @ InsideOut Gallery. Cost: Adult $8/ Children 12 and under $4 Website

Sat: 4:00pm-6:00pm Author Signing @ Horizon Books w/ Joe Lunkas author of 50 Years of Gathering, Fishing and Unusual Animal Encounters.  Website

Sat: 6:00pm Foodie Film Festival Movie: Big Night @ Milliken Auditorium. Cost: Adult $8/ Children 12 and under $4 Website

Sat: 6:30pm Foodie Film Festival Movie: Bottle Shock @ InsideOut Gallery. Cost: Adult $8/ Children 12 and under $4 Website

Sat: 8:00pm-11:30pm Live Music @ Little Bohemia. Website

Sat: 8:30pm-10:30pm Live Music @ Horizon Books w/ Matt Mansfield. Website

Sat: 9:00pm Foodie Film Festival Movie: Mostly Martha @ Milliken Auditorium. Cost: Adult $8/ Children 12 and under $4 Website

Sat: 9:00pm-11:00pm @ Phil's Website 

Sat: 9:30pm Foodie Film Festival Movie: Jiro Dreams of Sushi @ InsideOut Gallery. Cost: Adult $8/ Children 12 and under $4 Website

Saturday In Traverse City: Google Calendar


Sunday September 15, 2013

Sun: Hoxie's Farm Market Corn Maze, Wagon Rides, Play on The Haystack in the Big Red Barn, and Donuts and Cider begin on September 15- October 31, 2013. Website

Sun: 10:00am Worship in The Village w/ Watershed Church. Every Sunday. Warm Weather on the lawn and Cold Weather 2nd floor Room #208 above Cuppa Joe. Missed a day? Catch up by listening to the mp3  Website

Sun: 10:30am-11:30am Free Om Gentle Yoga @ Shanti School of Yoga. All through September.  Website

(Interesting Event. Cost: $60)
Sun: 11:00am-2:00pm Best of the Brunch @ Hagerty Center (3rd Event Series of Taste of Traverse City) Website

Sun: 1:00pm-12:00am Sunday Grass River Stroll @ Downtown Elk Rapids. Every Sunday. Website

Sun: 1:00pm Foodie Film Festival Movie: Ratatouille @ Milliken Auditorium. Cost: Adult $8/ Children 12 and under $4 Website

Sun: 1:00pm Foodie Film Festival Movie: A Good Year @ InsideOut Gallery. Cost: Adult $8/ Children 12 and under $4 Website

Sun: 3:00pm Foodie Film Festival Movie: Women on Top @ Milliken Auditorium. Cost: Adult $8/ Children 12 and under $4 Website

Sun: 4:00pm Foodie Film Festival Movie: Mostly Martha @ InsideOut Gallery. Cost: Adult $8/ Children 12 and under $4 Website

Sunday In Traverse City: Google Calendar



Monday September 16, 2013

Mon: All Day!!! Dollar Java Day @ Higher Grounds Coffee. Bring your own mug to Higher Grounds for a fill-up of their Daily Brew coffee for just a dollar. Every Monday. Website

Mon: 10:00am-11:00am Story Hour w/activities and crafts @ Horizon Books. Story Hour is every Monday. Website

Mon: 12:00pm-2:00pm What's For Dinner Demo @ Oryana. Demo Recipe: Ratatouille with Polenta. Website

Mon: 2:00pm-3:00pm Threads Fiber Art Club @ Peninsula Community Library. 3rd Monday of every Month. Website

Mon: 3:00pm-7:00pm The Village Outdoor Farmers Market @ Village Commons. W/ Live Music and fresh local goods. Every week. Website


Monday In Traverse City: Google Calendar