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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Country Stitches
Nothing warms the heart — or for that matter the rest of you — like a handmade quilt. And thanks to Country Stitches with shops in East Lansing and Jackson, you can have that quilt all sewn up for Valentine’s Day or some other special occasion in no time. Country Stitches is owned and operated by Anita Covert, Ph.D. The East Lansing site spans more than...
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Healthy Lifestyle Committee
Team coordinators from last year's community walking competition. With this month dedicated to women’s heart health, Maureen Hillary believes it’s important to have the awareness out there. “Women especially need to know they’re susceptible to heart disease, the greatest killer of women,” Hillary said. “Women keep taking care of everybody but...
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Fall in Love with Italian Cuisine
Emil's signature red door on Michigan Avenue. Why is it that the majority of dates are conducted in a restaurant? Is it because when you are in love your senses are heightened? I suppose it makes sense, after all having your senses stimulated is one of the great pleasures in life, so perhaps that’s why love and food go hand in hand. Choosing the right...
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Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
I don’t understand all the criticism toward Stephen Daldry’s Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close. Yes, it takes place directly after 9/11, what young Oskar calls “the worst day,” but the movie is about much more than that specific tragedy in our history. It’s about how people cope with tragedy in general, how to deal with loss...
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...
Continue Reading5 Steps to Start Saving
If you’re anything like me, you overspent (again) during the holiday season and vowed to get your finances back on track as one of your 2012 resolutions. Resolving to save more money is one of the most common resolutions. Now that January’s passed, and some of us are already losing motivation to stick with our savings resolutions. Here are a few easy steps...
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Wedding Wear
Special occasion shopping can be stressful. Our advice? You when receive a save-the-date for a wedding start dress hunting then and there. We realize that can’t always happen and so we’re here to help. If you’ll be attending a wedding this spring we have a few suggestions of what you might want to wear, even if you’ll be attending in an official capacity...
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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,...
Continue ReadingFind a Fresh Start in your Strengths
As we begin another new year with new goals (or recycled ones), people are eager to make those lasting changes once and for all. To find a new career direction, to awaken their passion, to purposefully live their values. And although it is vital to have solid goals to reach these new milestones, it may be more beneficial to take a step back and take the...
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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Red Cedar Cafe – Warm and Cool Neighborhood Restaurant Ready to Serve
Walking into Red Cedar Cafe Espresso and Bakery at Brookfield Plaza in East Lansing, which opened last August, feels like walking into a friend’s home. Founder and owner Angie Anderson greets customers with a warm smile and a generous menu for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a quick snack. She’s eager to point out the daily specials and show off her glass...
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