Published December 17, 2014
With Christmas just days away, design experts want you to make the most out of your guest bedroom for visitors to enjoy this holiday season.
Christine Jackson, owner of Birmingham-based bedding store Scandia Home, who designs and makes decorations, said making guests feel pampered is one of many great ways to welcome them in holiday style.
“If you have people coming in and they’ve been traveling, by the time your guests get to you, it is nice to have a room that will facilitate a good night’s sleep,” she said.
Read MorePublished December 17, 2014
Whether it’s festive food or tree trimming traditions, many families practice their own holiday habits — the sure-fire signs that yuletide greetings are right around the corner.
For some people, these memories come in the form of Christmas villages — pint-sized portrayals of peaceful villages, complete with residents, stores and homes.
The Christmas village tradition is something Cindy Roback understands well.
Read MorePublished December 10, 2014
’Tis the season for travel and merriment, but road safety experts are spreading the word that drivers need to be responsible during the holidays.
Susan Hiltz, public affairs director for AAA Michigan, said lower gas prices, which have hovered below $3 per gallon recently, could affect people’s driving decisions in the coming weeks.
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Published December 10, 2014
METRO DETROIT — Sometimes when you give a little, you can even get a little in return.
This holiday season, lots of nonprofit organizations around town are selling gift items — from cozy wool socks to teddy bears, stationery and more — with proceeds going to benefit the work they do throughout the year to make our communities a better place.
Read MorePublished December 10, 2014
METRO DETROIT — Somewhere among the glittering ornaments, the elegant tapers and the crystal champagne flutes, there’s a place for holiday revelry that’s a bit less — formal.
Read MorePublished December 3, 2014
METRO DETROIT — Many things can go wrong inside a house.
One of the scarier potential problems is carbon monoxide. It consists of one carbon atom and one oxygen atom, and is also known as CO.
Carbon monoxide causes fear because people don’t know it’s around in the first place. It is a colorless, tasteless and odorless gas that poses toxic effects when it goes undetected. The gas becomes prevalent in areas when fuel doesn’t burn as intended.
Read MorePublished December 3, 2014
SOUTHFIELD — For those who celebrate Christmas, December is a magical month when we haul out the holly and carefully unwrap each ornament, painstakingly untangle our Christmas lights and, if we decide on a live tree, spend hours in the cold to find the perfect one.
A Christmas tree may be the symbol of the season, but if you forget to take proper care of it, you could be cleaning that symbol’s needles out of your carpet for months.
Read MorePublished December 3, 2014
Sure, you can hear holiday tunes at the mall or on your car stereo, but if you really want to relax, unwind and get caught up in the holiday spirit, there’s nothing like a live show to chase seasonal stresses away.
From concerts to plays, audiences have plenty of options locally that are sure to dazzle little tykes and seniors alike.
Read MorePublished November 25, 2014
Fresh Cranberry Chutney
By chef Jim Oppat • 1/2 cup dried apricots, or other dried fruit • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar • 1/2 cup golden raisins • 1 cup water • 3 cups fresh cranberries • 1 diced fresh apple • 1 teaspoon lemon rind Read More Published November 19, 2014
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