Well, Southeast Michigan has finally put together a string of days where the weather didn’t go from great to ugly in a span of 5 minutes. We are entering what is known as “The Dog Days of Summer.” But, what does that term really mean? And does it really relate to our dogs? Continue reading…
Giving Apartment Style — We Did It! A big-tall-cold-ice filled glass of lemonade thank you goes out to all the Paragon Properties, volunteers, and residents that made “Alex’s Lemonade Stand—Giving Apartment Style” a huge success. The goal was to raise $5000 for the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, that helps to fight childhood cancer. The goal was reached…
Kayaking is a great experience! With warm weather comes our trek to the waters of Michigan. Whether it be a beach to play in the sand, a pond to feed the ducks, or our backyard pool, water calls to us. If you have a kayak hanging in your garage or storage shed, it’s time to…
Although the calendar says it’s Spring, most of the past few days still feel like Winter. I’m anxious to fling open the windows and curtains and bask in the warm sunshine of Spring. (You, too?) But the colder winter-like temperatures haven’t stopped the beginning of the Spring Cleaning season. It’s a ritual. A purging. A…
St. Patrick’s Day, a global celebration of Irish culture, particularly marks the life and deeds of St. Patrick, one of Ireland’s patron saints. Many people wear an item of green clothing on the day. Parties featuring Irish food and drinks that are dyed in green food color are part of this celebration. It is a…
Unfortunately, there are very real realities among us, like not having food or shelter. And fortunately, there are organizations that work daily to help. But, they in turn need our help to keep doing what they do. One such organization is Gleaners Food Bank, which serves southeast Michigan. Gleaners tries to make the effort for…
With Valentine’s Day approaching, there’s always that spike of love in the air. But, Valentine’s Day isn’t just for that significant other. It’s for all of those you care about. Wife, husband, mom, dad, son, daughter, sister, brother, cousin, grands and all. You don’t have to go out and buy a bunch of candy or…
Superbowl Sunday has become known for more than just the football game. There’s a lot of entertainment that surrounds it, sometimes starting days before the game. That’s OK. The whole idea is wrapped in fun. One part of a great Superbowl Sunday is the socializing; parties and food, food, food. Here are some great recipes…
The onset of cold weather usually means that we are trying our best to keep warm and that translates into no open windows. Even still, we might just have on the sweater and fuzzy slippers while inside to stave off high heating bills. So an open window is sort of out of the question. But,…
The New Year normally brings about New Year’s Resolutions. Resolutions which might include your inner being wanting to lose weight, eat healthy, spend more time with the family, work less and get organized. Let’s take one at a time, getting organized, since January happens to be National Get Organized Month. Just a month? It seems…