5 Cool Things – VOL 2 – 5 Cool Things in Oakland County and Metro Detroit happening right now. Could be a sale, could be a cool new business, could be a great idea on what to do this week, could be a local business offering something new we never heard of.
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Oakland County Moms founder Lisa LaGrou shares personal articles about Oakland County and Metro Detroit, MI news, parenting, and entertainment, kids, and life
Are School Graduations Going Overboard?
Are School Graduations Going Overboard? Pre-school graduation, Kindergarten graduation, 8th grade graduation? High-cost parties & ceremonies. Where do we draw the line?
COMING SOON – WhoaZone Lake Orion!
We’re excited to announce…. WhoaZone Inflatable Waterpark will be opening in 2026 at the Bald Mountain Recreation Area in Lake Orion / Orion Township.
USPBL News – What’s New for 2026
USPBL News – What’s New for 2026 – Jimmy Johns Field is now UWM Field – There are some new changes this season for the USPBL but many facets to the league haven’t changed and will be as great as ever for 2026.
Should Your Child Play Travel Baseball?
Should Your Child Play Travel Baseball? – Is your child ready to make the jump from Little League or parks and recreation baseball to a travel baseball team? The decision to sign your child up for travel teams or Fed Ball leagues can be difficult.
How Parenting Has Changed
How Parenting Has Changed – I thought my memories of being a teenager and parenting issues my parents faced would be a teaching asset once my kids reached their pre-teens / teen years – WRONG!
#IMomSoHard Interview
#IMomSoHard Interview – Internet sensation, IMOMSOHARD, is on a Winter / Spring “Flashback Tour”, and they are making a stop at The Flint Institute of Music on April 17, 2026. Kristin
Fun Girls Night Out Ideas
Fun Girls Night Out Ideas – Fun Girls Night Out / Ladies Night Out ideas and places to go! Plan a moms night out with your friends with these suggestions.
Life Hacks for Moms
Life hacks for moms make parenting easier! From stain-removers to quieting noisy kids toys, Life hacks have been passed from mom to mom for generations!
The Prom Parenting Double Standard
The Prom Parenting Double Standard – Is it me, or does High School prom night seem to be a night where rational parenting flies straight out the window?
