Michigan Summer Swimming Safety Tips

Every year, Michigan sees its share of drowning accidents. Sadly, most could have been prevented had some basic safety precautions been observed. Michigan is home to hundreds of summer camps, campgrounds and bodies of water. I attended and worked at several camps. Our children have attended various sports, scout and religious camps. As a family, we have stayed at many campgrounds around the state.  Michigan Summer Swimming Safety Tips

Ways Save Money on Back to School Shopping in Detroit

Written for back to school shoppers in Detroit and the metro area, this article has school shopping cost cutter tips for parents in other Michigan cities, too. According to the Detroit News, shoppers will spend an average $688 per child on back-to-school purchases. Several organizations in Detroit are hosting back-to-school giveaway events to help defray expenses for parents. Here's a list of school supplies giveaways and back-to-school festivals. Read more at Ways to Save Money on Back to School Shopping

Ann Arbor HomeGrown Festival First Second in September

Ann Arbor HomeGrown Festival Saturday in September Looking for some down home downtown fun in the big city this weekend? Come on downtown Ann Arbor Michigan the second Saturday in September for Ann Arbor HomeGrown Festival. Local produce, food  pubs, microwbrews, kids events, music and dancing.
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Michigan Pirate Festival Loutit Library & Central Park Grand Haven August -15

Michigan Pirate Festival Kicks Off in August Ahoy Mates! Beware 'o pirates, but not just in the Caribbean. The 'Brethren of the Great Lakes' sail into Grand Haven for the annual Michigan Pirate Festival in August. Join Captain Rosabella, Jackie Sparrow and Hookah Joe for pirate fun.
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Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival

Annual Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival 
Semper Paratus! The 86th Annual Coast Guard Festival open to bands, fireworks, carnival, boats, parades, food and fun in Grand Haven, along Western Michigan's glorious shores and dunes of Lake Michigan. July 30-August 7, 2010.
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Michigan Pirate Festival Central Park Grand Haven

Michigan Pirate Festival
Ahoy Mates! Beware 'o pirates, but not just in the Caribbean. The 'Brethren of the Great Lakes' sail into Grand Haven for the annual Michigan Pirate Festival August 9-15. Join Captain Rosabella, Jackie Sparrow and Hookah Joe for pirate fun.
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