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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
St. Patrick’s revelers celebrate the day in new ways
With another St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, there are plenty of people around metro Detroit getting ready for the annual day of revelry with silly outfits, tasty corned beef and, of course, lots of green ...Read More
Whether a cozy cup or elegant party, tea becoming trendy again
Move over, Joe. Across metro Detroit, tea is fast becoming more than just a bland alternative to coffee. For many, it’s a tasty treat for health-conscious, socially mobile sippers. ...Read More
Adoption centers are dedicating free-roaming spaces to their feline guests
Sorry, pups. Thanks to a recent influx of kitty sanctuaries, metro Detroit seems to be going to the cats.
Earlier this month, the Oakland Pet Adoption Center, part of the Oakland County Animal Shelter, announced that it will ...Read More
Take a break from winter or spring break
Nancy Morrison, executive director for the Troy Community Coalition, knows a thing or two about finding activities that teens and tweens enjoy.
Since 2005, the coalition, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting a ...Read More
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