Birmingham is holding Restaurant Week on January 30th, 2012 through February 3rd, 2012 and again the week of February 6th through February 10th. I really appreciate the effort Birmingham puts forth to promote their restaurants. Not only are the discounts a tremendous savings, Restaurant Week features some of the finest restaurants in all of Michigan.

Traverse City State Park and its surrounding areas provides families with as many activities as any camping experience. With 47 acres of land, the campsite offers several features that will make camping comfortable and care-free.

As you enter the campgrounds, you'll notice the beach of the east arm of the Grand Traverse Bay on the north side of U.S. 131 N. This beach is open to every camper and is only a short walk over the pedestrian bridge from the campsite.

Click here for a photo gallery of Traverse City State Park. 

I know the rigors of cooking and baking treats for a child with severe food allergies. Thankfully there are many gluten-free recipes you can make at home to ensure you're baking treats that don't have allergins your child may be sensitive to.

The publishers of The Cooking Light Gluten-Free Cookbook sent this recipe for Gluten-Free Cinnamon Raisin Muffins and Streusel. I'm happy to report that they'll be sending me a copy of their book to give away to one of our readers.

Gluten-Free Cinnamon Raisin Muffin Recipe and Streusel:

I met Joanne Tarling a few years ago before I even heard of Charlotte's Wings. Our daughters have played together while we chat about OCM and other mom stuff. Joanne is a sweet person and a loving mother. When she told me the story about her daughter Charlotte, I could not believe it. You never imagine this to happen to anyone so close to home and in your community.