How's that New Years Resolution?

New Year's Eve has always been a time for looking back at the past, and more importantly, forward to the upcoming year.  It's a time to reflect on the changes we want (or need) to  make and resolve in the following year.  I would have to say one of the biggest resolutions I hear people make would be to lose weight or live a healthier lifestyle.  This seems like a simple enough task, but with everyone's fast paced life food usually isn't on our minds until HUNGER strikes!

With that said, for this week's FRUGAL FRIDAY (yes, I know I'm late...I had a lot going on this weekend) I picked an outing that will allow you to enjoy the city of Detroit and keep that New Year's resolution.  "Come Hungry, Leave Happy & Healthy" tour is a tour that is offered by the Feet on the Street tours.  This is a tour of the Eastern Market.

This tour company has been doing Eastern Market tours for over 10 years and is still a fan favorite!  For $25 you get a two-hour strolling and tasting tour.  You will get to learn all about the unique Michigan products sold at Eastern Market, fun facts and history about the area, and TASTE the food sold at the Eastern Market.  Also, you will actually meet local farmers who grow the products.  Along with all of this, you will get healthy tips on improving health and cooking lighter all while BUYING local products.  (I always feel it's important to support local vendors when you can)

Now, I know this is more than $20, but I thought this is such a great way to get out and experience Eastern Market and Detroit.  Especially, if you are not familiar with shopping down here.  It can be an overwhelming experience.  By doing this tour, you can experience Market first hand and become a pro!  Not to mention, the produce and meat will probably taste 1000 times better than anything you buy at Kroger or Meijer.

So go and check out the Eastern Market, there is so much to do down there.  Personally, I love having lunch at Vivio's (great food and great drinks!).  I would love to hear what are some of your favorite things are about the Eastern Market.  Have you ever been there or participated in any of their activities, i.e. Flower Day, tailgating, etc...??

FRUGAL FRIDAYS!!!

I don’t know about you, but I am always looking for fun things to do on the cheap!  So welcome to Frugal Fridays!! Every Friday, I’m gonna look for new and exciting things to do in Detroit where you can enjoy yourself and spend less than $20!  That’s right, a whole night out and spend $20 or less.  I mean you can go rent movies and almost walk out spending $20.  And forget about spending only $20 at the movies, I’m convinced that can’t be done. 

So I don’t know about you, but during the winter months I am usually FREEZING!  Sometimes, I feel like I can never get warm……..so I found the best way to heat up your night and for less than $20.

We start our night off at Long-Sharp Curis Modern & Contemporary Fine Art Museum for an OPENING NIGHT exhibition.  This is a free exhibit and it features the work of William John Kennedy.  The exhibition starts at 7:30PM, with a meet & greet with the Artist himself from 8-9PM.

After all of the fancy smanzy artwork, step next door to Vicente’s Cuban Cuisine.  If you have never been here before, you are in for a treat!  (They have great plantains, I’m just sayin’) Now the menu here can be a little pricey.  Items usually range from $15-$30.  I would select the Ropa Vieja.  This dish is a Cuban tradition.  It is thinly shredded beef, seasoned with red wine, tomato sauce and bell peppers.  It will definitely “heat” you up but not break your pocket book; it comes in at $18.95. 

Havin’ fun yet? Well I hope you don’t eat too much because we still have more “hot” stuff to keep us warm during the cold winter nights in the D.  On Friday and Saturday nights, Vicente’s offers Salsa dancing until 2AM.  Would you expect anything less than Salsa dancing from a Cuban restaurant?

Where has the time gone, it’s 2AM and you are not as young as you used to be.  You have just had an awesome night out in the D and only spent $20!  Now, I know you may end up spending more if you want a drink here and there, but all in all it is definitely POSSIBLE to have a great night out in the D and not go broke!

 Hmmmmmmmmm........I wonder what do to do next week??

Long-Sharp/Curis

1260 Library St.

Detroit, MI 48226

Vicente’s Cuban Cuisine

1250 Library St.

Detroit, MI 48226

The Auto Show

This was the first time I have been to the Auto show in a long time. Usually it's nothing more than walking through a dealership for a few hours, but this year was DIFFERENT.  I have to say, they really put on a great show.  All of the exhibits were exciting.  I really like how most of the of the cars had the actual prices listed.  How many times have you been there and wondered what a car like this would cost...only to have to look it up online later and get sticker shock.  Most of the cars were very affordable and practical. There was only one problem with going to the Auto Show, I don't need a new car.  I just got one last year.  Here are a few pics I took while at the Auto Show.

If you have been to the Auto Show this year, what was your favorite part??

This car is a little creepy, I feel like it's watching me!!

I'm incognito! You can't even see me.

OU Representing!

My husband THINKS this is his next truck!