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Splurge or Save?

Feb 24, 2010Column

How to Make the Most of your Style Budget
To splurge or to save, that is the question. As an image consultant, I am asked this all the time. Perhaps…

Restaurant Review: The English Inn

Feb 24, 2010Column

Walking up to the front door of the English Inn feels like going out to dinner at a friend’s home — a friend with a really large, beautifully landscaped, landmark…

Joanie Brogan: Fighting for the Family Dinner

Feb 24, 2010Cover Story

If Joanie Brogan believes one thing it’s this: her family is just like every other family. They keep schedules and routines; they bicker and fight; their children have rules and…

Recipe of the Month: Sweet Potato & Black Bean Tostadas

Feb 24, 2010Column

By Winner Katie Johnson
Servings: 4
Prep and cook time: 40 minutes
Ingredients
1    large sweet potato, diced
1    can black beans, rinsed (or equivalent in dried beans, cooked and…

For Your Consumption: Eating Your Way To Better Health

Feb 24, 2010Column

When it comes to staying in shape, what you put in your body matters; not just the workouts you put it through. To keep your body in tip-top shape and…

MSU Federal Credit Union’s Student Art Exhibition

Feb 24, 2010Column

Since I’ve had the opportunity to write this column, I’ve covered many great events. Many of them have been fundraisers. This time, it’s purely an art exhibition.
Like many of…

The Juggling Act Between My Two Babies

Feb 24, 2010Column

First and foremost, let me take a moment to introduce my beautiful (no bias whatsoever) son:
Abyan (pronunciation: Aah – Bee – Yun)
Born January 13, 2010, at 8:46 a.m.…

Delicious Finds

Feb 24, 2010Column

Accessories so good we want to eat them up
Whether it’s food or fashion, buying local is always in style. Lansing’s Old Town has many art galleries and unique shops…

My Community: The Vagina Monologues Talent Showcase

Feb 24, 2010Column

The cast of The Vagina Monologues came together with their family and friends for a night of celebrating individuality, talent and women at Scene Metrospace. The evening was filled with music…

March 2010: Tri-County Events

Feb 24, 2010Column

Events
March 2 — Garden Mentor Mixer, Lansing, Have you ever wanted to be a mentor? Would you like to help increase local youth and family’s access to fresh food?…

Good News: March 2010

Feb 24, 2010Column

[ State of Fitness Opens in East Lansing ]
East Lansing just got a little stronger.
Co-owners and long-time Lansingites Justin Grinnell and Rebecca Klinger are bringing quality trainers, cutting…

Colorful Page-Turners for Young Minds

Feb 24, 2010Column

March is National Reading Month. Children across the country will be involved in activities encouraging reading and the learning that goes with it; so I put together a short list…

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