My Community: Dog Days of Summer
Man’s best friend took over the streets of downtown Williamston when the Williamston Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the Dog Days of Summer event Thursday and Friday, Aug. 4-5. Folks from all over brought their furry friends to enjoy a variety of activities including a tail-wagging contest, pet parade, pet costume contest, pet pools, grooming and lots more. [Show...
Continue ReadingMy Community: Great Lakes Folk Fest
Sunny tunes and high energy ensured that this year’s Great Lakes Folk Festival in downtown East Lansing was fun for the entire family. Hosted by the Michigan State University Museum, the fest featured nearly 100 musicians, dancers and performers on multiple stages Aug. 12-14. Along with music and performances there was a hand-on area for kids, craft demonstrations,...
Continue ReadingMy Community: Mint Fest
Just as years past, the 27th Annual St. John’s Mint Festival provided a ton of family fun the weekend of Aug. 12 to 14. Attendees were able to choose from a variety of activities to keep them and their families busy including, an arts and crafts tent, a car show, sports tournaments, live music, a dog show and plenty of food, including a barbeque chicken...
Continue ReadingWe Mean Business
Women are forces to be reckoned with in so many ways. Not only are we capable of balancing our kids’ schedules, the family finances and our educational opportunities, but we’re also creating and pursuing business opportunities like never before. In fact, more and more women are starting businesses all over the country as well as right here in mid-Michigan....
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Thai One On
Have you ever noticed that most people either love Thai food or have never tried it? You rarely find people who are neutral on the subject. Thai is fabulous in that it often strikes a balance between being both sweet and spicy — kind of like us ladies. Thai Village 400 S. Washington Square, Lansing Thai Village is the newest location in the Lansing area...
Continue ReadingThe Lifelong Learner
As another school year begins, September is the perfect time to take a look at your own learning and development. What have you undertaken this year to increase your knowledge, to expand your network or to develop new skills? What will you plan for 2012? In my view, part of being a good coach is sharing helpful resources such as books, programs and contacts...
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Back in Business
As much all of us at Capital Area Women’s LifeStyle Magazine adore the long, lazy days of summer, there is something to be said about getting back into our regular routine after Labor Day. There’s also something to be said about getting back into our more structured boardroom looks and leaving behind breezy summer knits. Still, just because you’re putting...
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Catherine Lee: Business Her Way
When we met Catherine Lee she was everything you’d imagine a mother of three to be: warm, inviting, gracious and kind. She welcomed us into her home like family, asking several times if there was anything she could get us. Once we began the interview, it was no surprise that Lee truly defines herself not by her business, but by her relationships. “First...
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Local Women: Carol Spry
Outside of her job as a nurse at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Carol Spry continues to give to others through her photography. In 2013, she will be the featured artist at the Hannah Community Center in East Lansing. She also loves airplanes and flying, and even finished building an airplane with her husband Jim in 2009. Q: HOW DID YOU GET STARTED WITH PHOTOGRAPHY? A:...
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Local Women: Porsche Miles
At just 23 years old, this Michigan State University grad has done things with her entrepreneurial career that some people don’t do in a lifetime. Porsche Miles is a self-published author, teaches classes at the YMCA and operates her own online business. Q: WHAT KINDS OF THINGS ARE YOU DOING NOW? A: I’m working at the YMCA teaching free classes called...
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Local Women: Tonjala Eaton
Tonjala Eaton graduated from the Michigan State University graduate program Higher Adult and Lifelong Education (HALE) a year ago and has always been passionate about education and spreading knowledge to others. Q: WHAT KIND OF WORK ARE YOU DOING RIGHT NOW? A: I’m a faculty member at Lansing Community College, and I teach a course called Diversity in the...
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