Mid-Michigan Cat Rescue
Personality profiles and finding your perfect match —sound like the latest dating website? Not quite. This is the level of detail and care that goes into the adoption process at Mid-Michigan Cat Rescue (MMCR) to ensure that every cat finds a perfect match. “It’s not as simple as just pointing to the cat you like and taking it home,” said Sara Vicary,...
Continue Reading12 Months of Home Improvements
I’ve now been in my house for two years and can proudly say I have started and finished many projects. I confess, many of these projects were must-dos — after all you can’t go without a shower, right? Now that the must-dos are compete (for the time being, fingers crossed) I’m anxious to get to those somewhat pesky improvements that I’ve managed to...
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A Fresh Start with Fresh Food
The beginning of January has me bursting with optimism for the New Year. My life is going to change for the better. I am going to turn over a new leaf — a lettuce leaf in this case. Watch me dump my boyfriend Cheese for greener pastures — literally. But where does one go in this bustling metropolis of Lansing to find super-healthy lunch options? I had...
Continue ReadingWith a Capital EM: Straight up I’ll tell you, Change is Good
I don’t think it’s any coincidence that when I was little Paula Abdul was my hero. First of all, Emilo Estevez was one of my celebrity crushes and for a brief time in my childhood they were married, so combine that with her killer dance moves, totally rockin’ sense of style and her musical talents (which I didn’t believe could be surpassed) and there...
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Local Women: Juanita Castillo
Juanita Castillo has been director of Small Folks daycare on Pennsylvania Avenue since 1978. She is dedicated to helping children and families in the community who may not be able to afford childcare. Along with her work at Small Folks, she is the secretary on the board of directors at Cristo Rey Community Center. Q: TELL ME ABOUT SMALL FOLKS. A: Small Folks...
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Local Women: Dawn Haddad
A mother, librarian, DJ, MC and volunteer, Dawn Haddad just about does it all. Through her unique set of jobs and various hobbies, she is able to keep herself happy as well as use her skills to benefit the Lansing community. Q: WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO PURSUE THESE TWO VERY DIFFERENT CAREERS? A: I’ve always loved books and when I was little I wanted to be a...
Continue ReadingFor Pete’s Take: I Resolve … to Keep my Resolutions
Resolution: A resolve or determination Goal: The result of achievement toward which effort is directed Results: Something that happens as a consequence: outcome With each New Year brings the optimism that we’re going to turn over a new leaf — “this is the year when I finally (insert resolution) and stick to it.” Unfortunately we need to face the facts;...
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The re-teaming of screenwriter Diablo Cody and director Jason Reitman proves Juno was no fluke. Their collaboration with Young Adult is inspired, a scalding black comedy about the queen b_ _ _ ch in high school and everyone’s worst nightmare — except now she’s 37 and returning to her hometown. The movie is cynical and goes down like a sour shot,...
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City Spotlight: The Glow of Giving
Dick & Bev Suhrheinrich, Deborah Ginsburg and Mary Ann & David Marvin. Sparrow Hospital Guild presents the 86th Annual Charity Ball Any event that has been held annually for 86 years must be steeped in tradition. How can any group or organization sustain a fundraising event for all of those years? Especially when that event is a black-tie optional,...
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Well, welcome to 2012! Welcome to what mystical Mayans and wise men have prophesized might just be our last year of existence. Seeing as how we have already frittered away the first few days of this red-letter year (and how we might be getting cheated back-end out of another 10 days), let’s hit this list running (or jogging, walking, lopping or dragging)! As...
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Fashion for Getting Fit
‘Tis the season for resolutions about getting and keeping fit. As you might have guessed, we here at Capital Area Women’s LifeStyle Magazine like to be stylish while we do those things. So, we turned to our friends at Playmakers to help us do just that. Here are three looks to keep you fit and fashionable this winter. Yoga Masters Keep comfy in this...
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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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