Dear Crabby, What does 'Back to School' Mean for you? Sincerely, G.R. Little Hello G.R. Well, back to school means more traffic around town. Not just near the schools, but everywhere - cars cutting through subdivisions, filling all the surface roads, and making rush hour start earlier and end later. It means less time with the grandkids - I'm 50/50 on that one. But I'll have to go (I mean I get to go) to their sports games, school plays, and dance nights. So busy these kids are … [Read more...]
Neighborhood House Seeks Donations of School Supplies
It may seem hard to believe, but it’s time to start thinking about kids going back-to-school. That’s why Rochester Area Neighborhood House is hoping local residents and businesses will be willing to assist with a worthwhile back-to-school initiative. Neighborhood House, a private, nonprofit human service organization, is kicking off its annual school supply drive to support the children of low-income families in the greater Rochester/Auburn Hills community. Neighborhood House strives to make … [Read more...]
…by the numbers
If you're getting ready to hit the stores for some back-to-school shoe shopping, be sure to check out our info graphic chocked full of helpful (and healthy!) tips from the Michigan Podiatric Medical Association on buying the best shoes for your child. Click here to see full info graphic. … [Read more...]
Welcome to my summer house
I have coined my own term to define the status of organized living, or lack thereof that we currently have around our home. It's simply called, “summer house." Summer house means grass and dirt chunks endlessly seem to gather on the floor. Summer house means that unfinished art projects linger in various locations and piles of shoes create little mountains by each door. Summer house means that all the daily cleaning I generally get to while the kids are at school gets half done, making it … [Read more...]
10 Real Food Snacks for the School Year
Planning snacks for our children is often the last thing we think about during the back to school rush, but having a healthy snack plan will help your children power through their day and year. But what is a healthy snack? Every snack package screams at you from the shelf claiming their product is healthiest. But when Fruit Loops, with 44% of its calories coming from sugar, are allowed to call themselves a “Smart Choice,” it is time to reconsider these snacks and take back your snack … [Read more...]
Back To School Rochester High Falcons
For some, summer is a time to escape from stressful situations and simply relax. For others, summer is jam-packed with vacation after vacation or long work hours. Whatever the case, it may be tough for people to stay updated with the latest news. But for the Falcons of Rochester High School, there is a way to stay plugged in: "The Community Edge" by Rochester Media. This online newspaper will provide intriguing, exclusive, and informative news for those who wish to find out about the latest … [Read more...]
Stoney Creek High School News
As long, hang-out nights with friends evolve into long study nights with textbooks, it can be difficult to keep up with everything going on at Stoney Creek High School. Well, Cougars, there’s a way to keep up on your studies, social lives, and school news--it’s Rochester Media. Interesting and informative news will be coming to you through this online newspaper, with news just about Stoney coming from student Shannon Moyer. Fresh news is there just for SCHS students, so that you can stay on top … [Read more...]