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First Dads Club
Each year, dads get the chance to leave the lawn mowers in the garage, kick their feet up and enjoy a day of adoration from the family. And while every Father’s Day is special, there’s something to be said for the ...Read More
Parents consider options while school’s out for the season
As kids anxiously await the arrival of summer, parents are weighing their summer child care options. From day camps to sitters, there’s a lot to consider when choosing who your youngster will spend their summer break with.
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‘Fore’ everyone — Foundation brings golf to those with disabilities
It was just over a year ago, and Scott Millman was heading to an amputee support group in Ann Arbor.
This was his first presentation for the newly formed Millman No Restrictions Golf Foundation, which he established with his ...Read More
Mapping out Michigan fun
Michigan Week is in full swing, giving residents just one more excuse to revel in all the wonderful things there are to do and see in the Mitten State.
Whether you’re a beer buff or a beach babe, there’s a place ...Read More
Intergenerational homes on the rise as senior living option
These days, it’s quite common to have grandparents and other extended family members living under one roof.
According to the latest census data, as of 2010, 4.3 million U.S. homes held three generations or more under ...Read More
From one mom to another ...
At C & G Newspapers, we know there’s no better advice than the words of wisdom that come from moms. In honor of Mother’s Day, we asked moms in our coverage area to share their two cents that they’d like ...Read More
Local chocolatiers gear up to celebrate Mother’s Day with tasty treats
There are plenty of gifts to choose from this Mother’s Day to show Mom how much you love her. But if the message you want to send is “you’re the sweetest,” there’s nothing quite like a box of ...Read More
Spring some effort into cleaning the car
The season for hoses and sudsy buckets is approaching, and that means many drivers will either be cleaning their own vehicles or having a professional do it for them.
For an extremely thorough cleaning, an auto detailer may ...Read More
Spring takes flight in butterfly, hummingbird gardens
Spring is in the air — and it’s not the only thing. Hummingbirds, butterflies and other fluttering creatures will arrive soon to grace our flowerbeds with their whimsical presence.
It doesn’t take much ...Read More
The lesser-known benefit of recycling
In the bin
Come garbage day, most curbside recycling bins are stuffed with paper, plastic and glass bottles, cans, and cardboard, but there’s a whole lot more that can be added to the ...Read More
Groups promote locally made products to keep Americans working
The American economy has seen better days, and perhaps no one knows better than metro Detroiters just how tough the job market is right now. As we’re fighting to put our neighbors back to work, it’s worth asking ...Read More
Despite cold temperatures and damaging fungus, local nurseries are getting ready for gardening season
Though spring seems to have lost its way en route to Michigan, it won’t be long before temperatures finally rise and the ground thaws to welcome new plants and flowers into eagerly awaited gardens around metro ...Read More
Day camps gear up to get kids outside for some fresh-air fun
With winter on its last legs, it’s not surprising that cabin fever is starting to kick in for anxious children across metro Detroit. Though warmer weather is still a ways away, now is the time to find the perfect summer ...Read More
