Few things exist in life that are as rewarding as adopting a furry best friend, but it is at least a decade-long commitment with multiple factors to consider. Countless dogs go to shelters each year because the parents didn’t fully consider all aspects of dog ownership including time and money commitments, as well as other family members. If you are…
One of the ten attractions at Legoland Discovery Center in Michigan is the MINILAND exhibit. Discover More than 50 Metro Detroit landmarks. Can you find them all?
Shamrock Smoothie, Serves 2 Ingredients 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks ½ cup frozen mango chunks 1½ cup oat milk ¼ cup vanilla Greek yogurt 1 cup loosely packed fresh spinach 4 fresh mint leaves Garnish: shredded coconut Instructions Make a template of a shamrock cutting out the shape using a clean, thick and hard paper so that it does not…
Researchers estimate that up to 15 million Americans have food allergies, including 5.9 million children under age 18. This equates to one in 13 children suffering from food allergies. Offices, classrooms and even restaurants often have signs that warn of food allergies. These signs, which were once isolated, are now commonplace. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the prevalence…
Are you craving the love of a kitten or cat, but don’t want to commit to adopting one? Are your kids just in love with animals, but you aren’t in the position to bring one home? Or are you looking to give a precious furbaby a forever home? Check out the Catfe Lounge in Ferndale. The…
When it comes to technology, oftentimes the most fun toy your kids can have is a phone or tablet. But there are some cool tech toys that are hot off the presses that can not only keep your kids entertained but also help develop their minds. Here are five cutting-edge toys that can keep your kids’ minds engaged while having…
The spring time change can be a drag, especially if you have little ones. Help you and your child adjust to the new time with these tips.
Guest Blogger: Kelly Houseman, MS, LLPC Now that spring is here (assuming 30 degree weather counts as spring) it means a time of renewing, refreshing and cleaning out all of the physical and mental clutter in your life. Here is a checklist to help you kick off spring feeling a little lighter: Clean Your Friends List If there is someone…
Customize Nutritional Needs with Creative Cultural Cuisine National Nutrition Month Eating patterns are not one-size-fits-all because people have a variety of personal food and exercise preferences, schedules and cultures. Trying food from other cultures can open doors to nutrition and awareness. Cultural nutrition pitfalls Foods considered “good” or “bad” often vary among cultures. Food choices may be influenced by availability,…
Shopping for your best friend can actually be harder than you think. On the one hand, they’re the person you know inside and out: you’ve been through breakups, new jobs, and all of life’s ups and downs together. On the other hand, you spend so much time together that you’ve likely already bought them a million little things, and that…
