Le Detroit Macaron – Macron Decorating Kit

Posted on March 23, 2020 by

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Social distancing is the buzzword of 2020. Restaurants in Michigan are only allowed to offer carryout or curbside delivery. The new normal is far from the normal that I want to be living. However, we have to learn to adapt to this newfound life. Staying indoors so other lives can be saved, is critical. Restaurants and bakeries are doing what they can to stay afloat during these times. Seeing small businesses struggle is breaking my heart. Recently while scrolling Instagram, I saw that my favorite bakery (they only sell macarons, which are my favorite – hence my favorite bakery) Le Detroit Macaron was selling Macaron Decorating Kits to give families something to do at home.

I showed my aunt, and she ended up heading there to get me a kit for my birthday, and herself a kit to prevent boredom. I absolutely loved that Le Detroit Macaron came out with these kits. The macaron decorating kit was everything that I could have hoped for during self-isolation. I ended up saving my kit for something to do this weekend. Everything in the kit was extremely fresh and you could tell that it was not laying around, which I definitely appreciated. Le Detroit Macaron is my favorite macaron place in Michigan, if you have not tried Le Detroit Macaron yet, I HIGHLY recommend giving them a call, placing an order and picking it up curbside during these times. They\’re an amazing bakery, all the employees are the sweetest.

My favorite macarons from Le Detroit Macaron Signature Collection are: Almond
Fruity Pebbles
Lemon Zest

Le Detroit Macaron always has speciality flavors, so you\’re sure to get a variety of different flavors each time you visit. Thank you Le Detroit Macaron for making these kits and making this Detroiter\’s life a little sweeter during this unknown time.

What small businesses are you supporting in your state?

How To Watch Broadway Shows From Home During Coronavirus Self Isolation

Posted on March 20, 2020 by

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Broadway shows are something that I really look forward to, and having to post this honestly breaks my heart a little bit. While spring Broadway shows may be canceled, there is a way you can watch Broadway shows online for a week without paying a cent. I know, I know, it is not the same as watching a live performance in an actual theater. But with Broadway performances on hiatus until further notice because of COVID-19, us theater enthusiasts need something to do while we socially distance ourselves and flatten the curve.  BroadwayHD has a library of around 300 productions and will give you a seven-day free trial, therefore you can stream as many shows, plays and more. First up for me? I\’ll be watching Bye Bye Birdie. Playbill is also offering 15 Broadway plays and musicals that you can watch from the comfort of your couch, and Newsies is one of them!

CANCELED: Broadway In Detroit Spring Shows
In accordance with Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s Executive Order 2020-9 to temporarily close theatres and other public venues in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, Broadway In Detroit has canceled The Last Ship (April 22–26 at the Detroit Opera House) and The Color Purple (April 21-26 at Music Hall).

Guests who purchased tickets through Ticketmaster will receive a refund to the credit or debit card that was used for the purchase.
Guests who purchased tickets through the Fisher Theatre Subscriptions or Group Sales offices will also receive a refund to the credit or debit card that was used for the purchase. If payment was made by check, a refund check will be issued.
Guests who purchased tickets at the Fisher Theatre box office can return their tickets to the box office in person to obtain a refund or they can mail their tickets with their full name, address, phone number and email with a request for a refund to:
Broadway in Detroit Box Office
Show Refund
3011 W Grand Blvd
Detroit, MI 48202
Broadway In Detroit and Ticketmaster are only able to refund the original purchaser or purchases made through Ticketmaster Verified Resale. Broadway In Detroit is not responsible for purchases made through third-party resellers.
At this time all Broadway In Detroit performances scheduled after April 26, 2020, will go on as scheduled.
Broadway in Detroit & The Broadway League, along with its partners, are closely monitoring the evolving coronavirus situation and we will provide additional updates as needed. We are following the lead of local, state and federal elected officials as we implement strategies recommended and mandated by public health authorities and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) in all of our theatres and offices. The safety and security of theatregoers and employees is top priority.

Five Things

Posted on March 20, 2020 by

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I’m not going to lie, it’s been an interesting week. Friday I went to the Alibi and picked up a pizza and salad, things were weird, and Purell was being used like crazy. Monday I started working from home to self-quarantine. My birthday was this week, and I celebrated it from the inside of my house. It’s a weird time, and we’ve been asked to socially distance ourselves from people. My aunt Deede did come in clutch and get me a Le Detroit Macaron Decorating Kit which gave me some fun to do while being stuck inside and make my birthday a little less miserable. As someone who typically has jampacked weeks, staying home like this is proving to be more difficult than I thought it would be. However, I am loving to work from home life. Here are some pictures from my first week of self-isolation/quarantine.

11 Free Trials You Can Sign Up for During Social Distancing

Posted on March 19, 2020 by

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Whether you’re self-isolating to flatten the curve or you are under a lockdown except for essentials, we are all about to spend a lot of time at home. It’s only been a few days for many of us in the USA, while it’s been several weeks for those of you in other countries. For many of us, social distancing is already starting to get us down. I recently shared 12 Ways to Stay Entertained and Embrace Social Distancing, and today I am sharing 11 free trials you can sign up for while you’re stuck inside. From free streaming services to music, I have you covered with 11 trials you can try out while you practice social distancing.
Netflix has a free 30-day trial
Hulu has a free 30-day trial
Spotify has a free 30-day trial
Doordash has a 30-day unlimited trial
Apple Music has a three-month trial
Amazon Prime Video has a free 30-day Prime trial
Hulu + Live TV has a free 7-day trial
CBS All Access has a one-week free trial
YouTube TV has a one-week free trial
Disney+ has a one-week free trial (Hello Frozen 2 and Bedknobs & Broomsticks)

HBO Now  has a one-week free trial

Restaurant Review: The Old Shillelagh – Detroit, Michigan

Posted on March 17, 2020 by

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Located in the heart of Greektown, the Old Shillelagh in downtown Detroit, Michigan\’s Irish Pub. John Brady opened the Old Shillelagh opened in February of 1975, in 1986 Brady passed the business down to his daughter Barb and in 2005 a third generation took the resigns of the Old Shillelagh. The Old Shillelagh hosts that biggest and best St. Patrick\’s Day party and isn\’t just servicing up Irish food anymore. In fact, this Detroit iconic restaurant is now serving up vegan food, and I have to say it\’s some of the best vegan eats that I have ever had. The menu at the Old Shillelagh is jam-packed with delicious food from Irish inspirations to dogs and brats and even vegan super nachos.
After trying the Old Shillelagh\’s Caesar salad at a vegan event, my friend and I knew we needed to head to the Old Shillelagh to give some vegan goodies a try.

What we ordered at the Old Shillelagh

Vegan Soft Pretzels: Two Bavarian Style Soft Pretzels Served with House Made Vegan Queso (the Queso was AMAZING).
Vegan Caesar Salad: Romaine Tossed in Our House Made Vegan Caesar Dressing Topped with Vegan Parmesan Cheese and Vegan House Baked Garlic Croutons. This was probably one of the best vegan Caesars that I have ever had.

Vegan Super Nachos: Tortilla Chips Layered with Our House Blend Beyond Burger & Lentil Taco Mixture, House-Made Vegan Queso, Shredded Cabbage, Red Onions, Tomatoes, Chipotle Aioli, Jalapenos, & Cilantro. Served with Salsa & Vegan Cashew Sour Cream. Oh my gosh, these nachos were ridiculously good.

Overall, everything at the Old Shillelagh and I highly recommend grabbing some food from there the next time you\’re in Detroit.

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