Yes/No Detroit

Writing this on a Thursday this week, because we are tentatively going to Indiana to see my in-laws tomorrow through Sunday ... however, the weather does not look good (1-3 inches of snow) so plans are now up in the air. We will go to my parents' house today, however, and that's a 15-minute drive, so that is still happening.  Campfire Funnel Fries, from West End Kitchen, WB What I've been up to this week: Going out to eat!  It's a rare treat when I get to dine IN a restaurant nowadays, and I did it twice this week—my husband and I went to Frankenmuth together on Friday, when Baby K was at daycare, and we had the AYCE chicken meal at Zehnders. Also, a friend and I were supposed to see Wheel of Fortune Live this Tuesday, at the Fisher, but it got canceled, so instead we tried out West End Kitchen, in West Bloomfield, which was very good—a bit pricey, but the campfire funnel fries (see pic above) were very tasty (and in the shape of a campfire! With ice cream hidden undern...

Super short Friday Five today, because we are trying to get Baby K out the door to daycare ... my husband and I both took today off work and we are headed to Frankenmuth today, I'm super excited about it although it means I'll have to pump "on the road" so we'll see how that goes ...  What I've been up to this week: Getting takeout/delivery . On Saturday night we got Pink Garlic via Doordash, and on Monday I had to run some errands so I got myself Culver's (I was at Meijer/Costco, same area in WB/Commerce Twp) which was tasty.  Seeing a movie at the theater!  Of course I slept through part of it, LOL, but I saw Now You See Me: Now You Don't on Sunday, because my parents (aka the grandparents) babysat for me, and from what I saw of it, I'd give it 4/5 stars. I liked the other movies in the franchise, as well. I signed up for the Emagine Extras program, which is $12.75 a year, so I could book online without any fees, and they gave me a free medium po...

This is a little later today because I am running on about three hours of sleep - Baby K has been sick for a few days, and is a bit better now, but because of that, her sleep schedule is all out of whack, it seems, which means her parents get no sleep either. What I've been up to this week: Buying baby clothes . Baby K *really* does not need any more clothing—between what I bought her previously, plus a ton of hand-me-downs, she's set until at least she fits into 12 months size—but everything is so cute. I also get a little sad when she sizes out of onesies I really liked, but Carter's usually has patterns up to size 12M, sometimes even 24M, so I can repurchase them. There was one I really wanted and they only had up to size 6M online, but I was able to order it in the store ... so I visited the Farmington Hills location for the first time ever, and of course ended up buying MORE cute onesies, like the one pictured above. Some in the baby boy section are also super cute, li...

*Disclosure: I have an ongoing media relationship with Broadway in Detroit. The opinions expressed here, however, are my own. & Juliet is coming to the Fisher Theatre in March, and I'm interested in seeing it: I haven't seen it before (I think it might be the first time it's coming to Detroit) and the premise sounds unique. Read on to find out how to win two tickets to opening night! About the show: Broadway In Detroit is delighted to announce that tickets for & Juliet coming to the Fisher Theatre March 31 – April 12, 2026 will go on sale Friday, November 14. Tickets will be available online at www.BroadwayInDetroit.com starting at 10:00 a.m. Featuring songs by the legendary Grammy-winning songwriter/producer Max Martin, a book by the Emmy-winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek,” David West Read, direction by Luke Sheppard and choreography by Emmy-Award winner Jennifer Weber, & Juliet opened on Broadway in November 2022, where it continues playing to sold-out crow...

This week went by fast although Tuesday was my first day back at work. I got like 4.5 hours of sleep one day and 5.5 hours on Wednesday night, but I think last night I maybe got like 6-7 hours, non-consecutive ... aka, I'm still tired, but not EXHAUSTED exhausted like I was previously. Baby K's first Halloween What I've been up to this week: Celebrating Baby K's Halloween . Kinda/sorta. She's only 12 weeks old, so that's too young to go out, but we got a grand total of *three* trick-or-treaters this year, and she greeted them at the door with us. It did give us an excuse to dress her up in cute outfits, though, including the pumpkin hat you see above (which is SUPER cute but always falls off of her, LOL). Hoping next year will be more eventful.  Running errands . On Friday, I took Baby K to get an RSV shot ... I wanted to get one for myself too but you have to be over 50 years of age or pregnant, so even though I'm immunocompromised, it didn't matter. On...

Happy Halloween! Last year we had *eight* trick-or-treaters, which was the record for us, LOL. In 2022 and 2023 I believe there were about five. We'll see what happens tonight. Today is also my second-to-last day of maternity leave, as Baby K starts daycare on Monday and I go back to the "office" (I primarily work from home) on Tuesday. Baby K in one of her many Halloween outfits What I've been up to this week: Seeing Back to the Future: The Musical at the Detroit Opera House . On Wednesday, my husband and I ventured out to the Detroit Opera House to see Back to the Future: The Musical (huge shoutout to one of my friends for babysitting Baby K!), which was a lot of fun. I hadn't seen this one yet, and although the music isn't super remarkable, it's definitely worth seeing for the special effects/tech itself. A replica of the DeLorean was outside of the Opera House beforehand too, and we got a picture with it, which was great. The musical will be in town un...

*Disclosure: I have an ongoing media relationship with Broadway in Detroit. The opinions expressed here, however, are my own. I last saw Kinky Boots  when it was in town in 2017, at the Fox. In 2026, it's coming back to Detroit, to the Fisher Theatre, and one of my lucky readers will win a four-pack of tickets to see it! Get ready to kick up your heels with the return of the heartwarming hit musical, KINKY BOOTS! Praised by critics as "A BIG-HEARTED, HIGH-KICKING HIT!” (Chicago Tribune) and "DAZZLING & JOYFUL!” (Daily News), Kinky Boots will play Detroit’s Fisher Theatre February 5 – 8, 2026. Tickets are now on sale and will be available online at BroadwayInDetroit.com . Winner of the Tony®, Grammy®, and London’s Olivier Awards for Best Musical, KINKY BOOTS captivates and entertains audiences around the world with a Tony-winning score by Cyndi Lauper, book by four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein, and original direction and Tony-winning choreography by Jerry Mi...

I had never even heard of The Roses until recently, but it has a fantastic cast, and it's based on The War of the Roses , the 1989 movie. Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman were both fabulous in this, and five of my lucky readers will win a digital code to own the movie! (see below) About the movie: The combustible love story of Ivy and Theo Rose ignites at home when Jay Roach’s The Roses, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman, has arrived on digital October 21 (Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home) and on Blu-ray, and will arrive on DVD November 25. Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy (Colman) and Theo (Cumberbatch): successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. But beneath the façade of their supposed ideal life, a storm is brewing – as Theo’s career nosedives while Ivy’s own ambitions take off, a tinderbox of fierce competition and hidden resentment ignites. The Roses is a reimagining of the 1989 classic film The War of the Roses, based o...

I am up early today because we had a furniture delivery, but Baby K is still asleep, so I'm enjoying a leisurely breakfast (cereal) for the first time in a while. Until she wakes up, anyways ...  What I've been up to this week: Attending a wedding . A friend I know from a Meetup group for board games, whom I've probably known for about 5-10 years now, got married on Saturday night at the Henry Ford (Lovett Hall, technically) and my husband and I attended it. The venue was beautiful, and it's very historical, too; there was a board up on the wall with some old clippings, news items, etc. about the venue. We didn't stay too long, only until about 10pm, but it was still nice to get all dressed up and also see my friend get married—I believe the last time we saw each other IRL was when my husband and I visited Boston in 2023, and took engagement photos, since she now lives in Boston. Visiting with in-laws . The original plan was for my MIL to come into town to babysit w...

*Disclosure: I have an ongoing media relationship with Broadway in Detroit. The opinions expressed here, however, are my own. I saw Mamma Mia! when it was here last year, and really enjoyed it; I've seen it before, as well, and also really liked the movie. It will be back at the Fisher Theatre, Detroit, this March, and one of my lucky readers will win two tickets to see it. About the show: Broadway In Detroit is pleased to announce the 25th Anniversary Tour of MAMMA MIA!, the ultimate feel-good show based on the songs of ABBA, will be coming to the Fisher Theatre March 24 - 29, 2026. Tickets will be available for purchase online at BroadwayInDetroit.com . Since premiering in London in 1999 and on Broadway in 2001, the irresistible musical has captured the hearts of millions around the globe. The sunny, funny tale of a mother, a daughter and three possible dads on a Greek island paradise, all unfolding to the storytelling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs, has now been seen live on sta...

*Disclosure: I have an ongoing media relationship with Broadway in Detroit. The opinions expressed here, however, are my own. I saw The Lion King when it was in town at the Detroit Opera House back in 2017, and overall it was a fun time, especially for families. It will be back in Detroit for four weeks, from March 12, 2026 through April 5. Read on to find out how you can win a family four-pack of tickets for opening night! About the show: Disney Theatrical Group and Broadway In Detroit announced today that tickets for the long-awaited return engagement of Disney’s The Lion King will go on sale to the public on Friday, November 7 at 10:00 a.m. Detroit’s most eagerly awaited return will once again leap onto the Detroit Opera House stage on Thursday, March 12, 2026 for a limited engagement of 4 weeks through Sunday, April 5, 2026. In Detroit, The Lion King will play Tuesdays through Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 1:00 p.m. & 6:30 p.m., and ad...

*Disclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of Review Wire Media for Vertical Entertainment. The opinions expressed here, however, are my own. I recently was able to watch and review the movie Last Days , which will be in theaters this Friday, October 24. Check back soon for a Q&A with the director, Justin Lin, also! To celebrate the movie's release, I'm also giving away a $25 Amazon gift card—read on below for details. About the movie: Based on a true story, Justin Lin's Last Days follows 26-year-old John Allen Chau’s journey to fulfill his life’s mission. He embarks on a dangerous adventure across the globe to share his faith with the isolated tribe of North Sentinel Island, while a detective from the Andaman Islands races to stop him before he does harm to himself or the tribe. PG-13 Starring: Sky Yang, Radhika Apte, Ken Leung Directed by: Justin Lin https://www.facebook.com/lastdaysmovieofficial https://www.instagram.com/lastdaysmovieofficial https://www.tiktok....