Keep Your Communities, Neighborhoods and Loved-Ones Safe with these Halloween Safety Tips Walk Safely Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks. Look left, right and left again when crossing and keep looking as you cross. Put electronic devices down and keep heads up and walk, don’t run, across the street. Teach children…
Already identified by it’s iconic farm-themed mural, one of my favorite places to visit, Detroit’s Eastern Market, this past September, held an awesome event, “Murals in the Market.” 45 world-class local and international artists were invited to paint murals throughout Eastern Market. And they did not disappoint. The event was held over 9 days, with lots…
OK, so we all know that Sweetest Day is a ‘holiday’ concocted by the candy industry to sell product. Family, friends and lovers fall into the notion to express their affection for their significant other on the second Saturday in October. Showering them with candy, flowers, cards, and assorted gifts. After all, why not? An…
I’ve been going to the Eastern Market since I was a young girl, tagging along with my mom. It was quite different from the Eastern Market that we see today, but only in the aspect of how it looked. The energy hasn’t changed. There was something magical about Eastern Market then, that you can still…
It’s never too early in the day for laughter. Laughter can make you smile and feel light no matter what’s going on in your day. With that said, it’s Monday. And not too many people seem to like Monday. After all, we were just hitting our groove with the weekend and low-and-behold, just two days…
Photo courtesy of MHS and iStockphoto Yes, we call them pets, but they are so much more. Our four-legged family members are dearly loved and loving members of our family. Living apartment style with your pets is as rewarding as the challenges it can sometimes present. Stains, damage, odors can be a real problem if the problem isn’t…
Your Best Friend is waiting for you. “The Detroit Zoo and Michigan Humane Society, in collaboration with more than 30 local animal welfare organizations, will host the semi-annual event Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo. Hundreds of dogs, cats, puppies and kittens will be available for immediate adoption to loving homes at one of the…
I’m a techie. My smartphone is permanently attached to my hip. I use my smart-devices to enhance my life experiences. Especially when it comes to finding out about “the great outdoors.” Educating myself about the things around me like, plants, birds, star-gazing, and special or general outdoor activities, is very interesting and engaging to me.…
Why should you have all the fun? While we humans like to seek out waterparks when summertime gets a little too hot around the gills, I’m sure your dog is staring at you during the summer heat and thinking “What about me?” Well, instead of giving your dog that clueless look of response. You can…
If you’re like me, one of your favorite television channels is HGTV. I’m always looking for ideas to add to, remove from, embellish, or improve my living space. No matter where you live, kitchen counter space is always premium real estate. But, I like the idea of having a kitchen herb garden, so I ventured…