When my son and I were on a recent trip to Detroit, MI, we rented bikes along the Detroit River and we are both still talking about it. The paths are long and wide, the scenery is gorgeous, and the boats on the Detroit River fun to look at!
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Thursday, July 31, 2014
Home-Made Flag
Our son made a flag using a compost bag and a stick, he was so proud of it that he wanted me to share it:
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Conference- Building A Better Brain: Executive Function For Young Adults with Autism, Sept. 18, 2014
George McCloskey, Ph.D. Professor and Director of School of Psychology Research in the Psychology Department of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine is presenting on Thursday, September 18, 2014 from 9:30 to 2:30PM. His topic is "Building A Better Brain: Executive Function For Young Adults With Autism."
Resources:
Building A Better Brain: Executive Function For Young Adults With Autism
Thursday Sept. 18, 2014
9:30AM- 2:30PM
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/building-a-betterbrain
Resources:
Building A Better Brain: Executive Function For Young Adults With Autism
Thursday Sept. 18, 2014
9:30AM- 2:30PM
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/building-a-betterbrain
Recommended hotel in Berkeley, CA- The Doubletree Hotel at the Berkeley Marina
I have never personally stayed at the Doubletree Hotel at the Berkeley Marina, but I was impressed with the amenities when my son walked there after kite flying for a warm drink at the cafe. I noticed an enclosed pool, friendly staff, and they were hosting a HH honors wine reception with cheese, crackers, and fruit. The location is fabulous as the pool looks out onto the water. Several people were sitting outside with their wine and appetizers at 5:30PM looking out onto the bay. They looked really happy and content!
Resources:
DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton Hotel
Berkeley Marina
200 Marina Blvd.
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 548-7920
Resources:
DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton Hotel
Berkeley Marina
200 Marina Blvd.
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 548-7920
kite flying at the Berkeley Marina, Berkeley, CA
Yesterday, my son and I went kite flying at the Berkeley Marina in Berkeley, CA. Wow, the wind there is fantastic and there is a gorgeous view too! We had brought our own Blue Angels Kite that we had tried to use once before and this time we couldn't get it to barely get off the ground. My friends had gotten kites through Highline Kites at the Berkeley Kite Festival and even my six year old son was able to fly their octopus kite with ease! My Blue Angels Kite went into the recycling bin today, and I am going to get a few child friendly kites at Highline Kites.
The best kite flying in the Berkeley Marina is located all the way to the end of the marina on the right hand side, there are hills where there are fantastic views of the water and the entire bay area. There are also a really nice picnic area for a BBQ with friends with grills and tables. We saw a few men without children flying more sophisticated kites with two strings and handles they had gotten at REI in Berkeley. I recommend bringing food and drink as there are no cafes really close. There is a Doubletree Hotel at the Marina that has a Starbucks in the hotel, if you want a warm drink. It gets really chilly at the marina so dress warm with layers. Also, I'd recommend bringing a homemade kite repair kit with tape, scissors, and some sticks to repair broken kites. This was such a fun day, we can't wait to go again!
Below is a picture of a homemade kite Billy made in a class using masking tape, sticks, heavy string and a garbage bag. It broke, but we taped it up and we are going to try it out one more time.
Resources:
Highline Kites
Shop on Wheels
(Call for hours)
1 Spinnaker Way
Berkeley, CA 94701
(510) 235-5483
(They have basic octopus kites for $20.00, perfect for young children. My son flew this one with ease!)
The Berkeley Kite Festival
July 26-27, 2014
(They had free kite making, great food, arts and crafts, giant kites, and a kid zone. I didn't go this year, but my friends went and loved it. This event is very child friendly! The owner of HIghline Kites is actually the founder of the Berkeley Kites Festival.)
Berkeley REI
www.rei.com/Prism-Designs-kites
1338 San Pablo Ave.
Berkeley, CA
(510) 527-4140
The Berkeley Marina
www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/Marina-Home/
DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton Hotel
Berkeley Marina
(This hotel is walking distance from where we did kite flying. There is a Starbucks cafe in the hotel.)
200 Marina Blvd.
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 548-7920
The best kite flying in the Berkeley Marina is located all the way to the end of the marina on the right hand side, there are hills where there are fantastic views of the water and the entire bay area. There are also a really nice picnic area for a BBQ with friends with grills and tables. We saw a few men without children flying more sophisticated kites with two strings and handles they had gotten at REI in Berkeley. I recommend bringing food and drink as there are no cafes really close. There is a Doubletree Hotel at the Marina that has a Starbucks in the hotel, if you want a warm drink. It gets really chilly at the marina so dress warm with layers. Also, I'd recommend bringing a homemade kite repair kit with tape, scissors, and some sticks to repair broken kites. This was such a fun day, we can't wait to go again!
Below is a picture of a homemade kite Billy made in a class using masking tape, sticks, heavy string and a garbage bag. It broke, but we taped it up and we are going to try it out one more time.
Resources:
Highline Kites
Shop on Wheels
(Call for hours)
1 Spinnaker Way
Berkeley, CA 94701
(510) 235-5483
(They have basic octopus kites for $20.00, perfect for young children. My son flew this one with ease!)
The Berkeley Kite Festival
July 26-27, 2014
(They had free kite making, great food, arts and crafts, giant kites, and a kid zone. I didn't go this year, but my friends went and loved it. This event is very child friendly! The owner of HIghline Kites is actually the founder of the Berkeley Kites Festival.)
Berkeley REI
www.rei.com/Prism-Designs-kites
1338 San Pablo Ave.
Berkeley, CA
(510) 527-4140
The Berkeley Marina
www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/Marina-Home/
DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton Hotel
Berkeley Marina
(This hotel is walking distance from where we did kite flying. There is a Starbucks cafe in the hotel.)
200 Marina Blvd.
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 548-7920
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Recommended hotel in Greektown area of Detroit, Michigan
My son and I recently stayed at The Anthenum Suite Hotel and Conference Center in the Greektown area of Detroit, Michigan. We ate at the Fishbone's Restaurant, which is connected to the hotel, which Billy loved because of the high ceilings, bricks, and super large rocks which is usually a water fountain. There is a complimentary shuttle that will take you anywhere within a 5 mile radius. We went to the Riverwalk area where there is a carousel, bike rental (we road our bikes all along the riverfront), and the Milliken nature preserve. The following are the things we liked about this hotel:'
-Cement pillars in the hobby and artwork gave my son the impression he was somewhere in Greece.
-Exposed brick walls and high ceilings in the restaurant, Fishbone's, was architecturally interesting.
-The beds were really comfortable.
-There was a luxurious soaking tub and large bathroom.
- Reasonably priced
-Very friendly staff
-Conveniently located to restaurants and freeways, and in the exciting Greektown area
-Check out the Riverfront area with a carousel, nature area, snack bar, bike rental, cargo ship viewing at the Detroit River waterfront, and a playground.
-The Michigan Science Center is at 5020 John R. Street, at 313-577-8400, the driver told me they could take guests there with prior notice.
Resources:
The Atheneum Suite Hotel
1000 Brush Avenue
Greektown
Detroit, Michigan
48226
(313) 962-2323
Nationwide Reservations 1-800-772-2323
-Cement pillars in the hobby and artwork gave my son the impression he was somewhere in Greece.
-Exposed brick walls and high ceilings in the restaurant, Fishbone's, was architecturally interesting.
-The beds were really comfortable.
-There was a luxurious soaking tub and large bathroom.
- Reasonably priced
-Very friendly staff
-Conveniently located to restaurants and freeways, and in the exciting Greektown area
-Check out the Riverfront area with a carousel, nature area, snack bar, bike rental, cargo ship viewing at the Detroit River waterfront, and a playground.
-The Michigan Science Center is at 5020 John R. Street, at 313-577-8400, the driver told me they could take guests there with prior notice.
Resources:
The Atheneum Suite Hotel
1000 Brush Avenue
Greektown
Detroit, Michigan
48226
(313) 962-2323
Nationwide Reservations 1-800-772-2323
Food and Cultural Tours- Detroit, MI- Feet on the Street Tours
When I was in Chicago, Illinois, I took my son on a food tour, and we still talk about it since they took us to places such as a spice shop, a yummy bakery, introduced us to some of a few of the best pizza places in Chicago, and other culinary treats. After some research, I have discovered a food tour in Detroit, MI. They offer the following options:
*Delish Detroit- Food Tour
*Prohibition & All That Jazz Tour
*Mexicantown strolling and tasting tour
*Blast from the past tour- This tour would be customized for a family reunion, or a family exploring their roots in the Detroit area, or visiting an old neighborhood, some even use this tour to visit past lives in the Detroit area.
*CEU Tours for Social Workers- This tour looks at diversity, ethnic, and cultural traditions; land use; transportation; area history; blight removal; and rehabilitation efforts in the Detroit area. It is a combination bus tour and continuing education program with Stephanie Appel of Core Learning Tours for Social Workers.
Resources:
Feet on the Street Tours
1400 E. Fisher
Detroit, MI 48207
(248) 353-8687 (TOUR)
*Delish Detroit- Food Tour
*Prohibition & All That Jazz Tour
*Mexicantown strolling and tasting tour
*Blast from the past tour- This tour would be customized for a family reunion, or a family exploring their roots in the Detroit area, or visiting an old neighborhood, some even use this tour to visit past lives in the Detroit area.
*CEU Tours for Social Workers- This tour looks at diversity, ethnic, and cultural traditions; land use; transportation; area history; blight removal; and rehabilitation efforts in the Detroit area. It is a combination bus tour and continuing education program with Stephanie Appel of Core Learning Tours for Social Workers.
Resources:
Feet on the Street Tours
1400 E. Fisher
Detroit, MI 48207
(248) 353-8687 (TOUR)
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