Read your Way to Better Relationships
When my kids were younger and more inclined to listen to me, I’d try to impart to them some impressive pearls of wisdom. “Hey kids,” I would say, “sports offers a metaphor for practically everything.” And, “Never try to compete in someone else’s arena.” For this month’s article, I am Ndamukong Suh at a Lansing Country Club cotillion. If you...
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Buy your tickets here for CAWLM’s 80s Flashback Fundraiser!
Who: Capital Area Women’s LifeStyle Magazine, community members, business owners, 80s lovers and more. Plus, the popular 80s cover band Starfarm will keep the crowd rockin’ all night long! There will also be finger foods, a cash bar, big-hair station, video game room, poker and much more! What: Second annual 80s Flashback Fundraiser. When: Saturday, March...
Continue ReadingGood News February 2012
Lauren Evans Moves to Evening News WILX-TV recently made changes to their anchor line-up. Beginning Jan. 16 David Andrews took over anchor responsibilities for WILX’s top-ranked New 10 Today morning newscast. Lauren Evans, who previously held that position, is now on the evening news, teaming up with Jason Colthorp, Andy Provenzano and Tim Staudt to...
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Recipe of the Month: Homemade Cheese Crackers
From the kitchen of Leonie Hintze. Ingredients 1 cup salted butter, melted 1 cup all purpose flour 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for best results, buy a chunk and grate cheese yourself) (important is the equal distribution in 1/3 of each ingredient, you choose how much) 1 egg yolk spices of your choice (basil, caraway seeds, sesame seeds, curry, lemon pepper,...
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Cleaning for a Reason
Kaitlin Cameron, Ryan Morgan, Darlene Blinn & Saundra Berryhill When Darlene Blinn of Lansing was diagnosed with breast cancer for a second time, friends and family wanted to help — as they usually do. Some offered to run errands or cook meals — all extremely nice, except for the fact that it meant that Blinn’s home was going to be visited often....
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Events NOW-FEBRUARY 5 — The Addams Family, East Lansing. It’s every parent’s nightmare. Your little girl has suddenly become a young woman, and what’s worse, has fallen deliriously in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family. Yes, Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has a “normal” boyfriend, and for parents...
Continue ReadingGood News January 2012
April Clobes adds COO to her Title at MSU Federal Credit Union Patrick McPharlin, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of MSU Federal Credit Union, has announced the promotion of April Clobes, MSUFCU’s executive vice president, to the newly created position of chief operating officer (COO). Clobes will continue her responsibilities as Executive Vice...
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JANUARY 2 — Colossal Art, Mind and Spirit Day, Lansing. Get ready for our biggest art creations ever. Paint with your feet on huge sheets of paper while discovering how paint colors mix. Challenge your inner artist when you construct life-size newspaper domes and paintings while lying down. This is no ordinary day at camp; get ready for a messy, fun and...
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Recipe of the Month: Polenta Wedges
INGREDIENTS: 1 16- to 18-ounce tube prepared polenta, ends trimmed and cut into 12 slices Canola or olive oil cooking spray 2/3 cup soft sun-dried tomatoes 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon lightly packed flat-leaf parsley leaves 2 teaspoons rinsed capers 1 small clove garlic, chopped Pinch of freshly ground pepper DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat broiler....
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CAWL Award Nomination
Nominate your choice for the CAWL Award at the CAWLM 80s Flashback event, Saturday, March 24. Nominations are due Friday, Feb. 24 (more…)
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2011 Holiday Gift Guide
The people at MSU Federal Credit Union know a thing or two about making dreams — including those of the holiday variety — come true. Pair that knowledge with the gift-giving expertise that can be found at Motion Marketing & Media (M3), and you’ve got the ultimate collection of wants and needs to suit any shopping list. So, no matter who you are buying...
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Now until December 23 — Wonderland of Lights, Lansing. Thousands of lights create extraordinary animal exhibits and holiday displays at the 19th annual Wonderland of Lights. Enjoy strolling carolers and fabulous musical performances. Open Thursday through Sunday 5-8 p.m. Admission: $4/adult. $2 for kids ages 3-16 and free for kids under age 3. Visit www.potterparkzoo.org. December...
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