My Summer Story
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July 2012
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07/20/12Small Heart, Big Love: A Sweet Summer Moment'Xiao Xin' was just a standard Chinese warning tucked in with a LEGO keychain. But for this mom of three, it was an eye-opening little life lesson. |
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07/19/12Light at the End of the Tunnel for a Teen at Summer CampA bright freshman with sensory challenges, Abby was terrified to jump into a group activity. A kind friend – and hands-off parents – made all the difference. |
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07/18/12Contemplating Family Life in ChinaA critical job may require a southeast Michigan family of eight to uproot to Shanghai. Mom ponders what might change – particularly, practicing her faith. |
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07/17/12Boot Camp Family SummerIt might sound like a bust. For this Oakland County tween, though, the fun workouts (and fruit and vegetable snacks) were a life-changing blast. |
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07/16/12New Mom, New Siblings – and Renewed Self EsteemThere was a lot of change for this Pontiac kid in the summer of 2011 – and, happily, it all wound up being incredibly positive. |
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07/13/12Welcome to Fyla's Lemonade DrivewayA family beats the heat with a lemonade stand and mini garage sale – and scores a hilarious memory when their 2-year-old buys her own shirt back. |
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07/12/12Chasing Fireflies in the Summer NightCatching tiny flashes of light in the dark sky was a small thrill for this young girl six years ago – and remains one of her favorite vacation memories. |
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07/11/12Little Camping Memories from a Little KidA trip in the great outdoors was a great time for this 4-year-old, from hanging out with a favorite cousin to roasting marshmallows by the fire. |
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07/10/12A Mackinac Island Family VacationA ferry ride, bikes and 'the best fudge in the world' are all part of the summer fun a Detroit girl had with her family in northern Michigan. |
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07/10/12Childhood Summers at Butzel Library in DetroitA Michigan parent remembers biking over to this now-closed urban spot to borrow books and transform vacation into a world of exploration. |
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07/06/12Creating the Ultimate Summer Vacation – with B.L.A.C. DetroitWhen this Wayne County man got laid off, he jumped to action – discovering riverfront yoga, free museum visits and many more cultural gems in Detroit. |
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07/05/12Disney Makes for a Magical and Memorable SummerFrom a cool scary rides to meeting Toy Story characters in person and even having breakfast with Mickey himself, this vacation was tons of fun! |
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07/05/12Summer of Lemonade for a Little Girl with Big DreamsA young Detroiter is selling a yummy beverage from her own stand with a big goal of heading off to Disney World. It seems like she might get there! |
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07/03/12Learning How to Water Ski Without Losing Her GlassesNon-athletic and 'half-blind' sans bifocals, a local girl got to experience the thrill of this Michigan pastime with the help of a determined friend and family. |
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07/02/12Noodling Around at the Community Pool with FamilyIt was a simple afternoon of water noodles, sandwiches, watermelon and a dip in the deep end. To this southeast Michigan kid, it was a perfect summer day! |
