The first snowfall of the year probably reminds you of two things: how beautiful the first blanket of powder can be and how painful and time-consuming shoveling the walk and driveway is. It’s extremely easy to cause injury to yourself with the slightest twist of the body to throw snow. Continue reading
You can only send roses or candy hearts to your partner and friends so many times before you start looking for new Valentine’s ideas that come from the heart. Here are some thoughtful and unique gift ideas to try this year: Streaming Service Subscription: Online streaming services like Netflix, Hulu Continue reading
INGREDIENTS: 1 pint Strawberries 2 c. Semisweet Chocolate Chips 2 Tbsp. Coconut Oil DIRECTIONS: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Rinse strawberries and pat dry with paper towels. In a small, microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely Continue reading
It’s typical for hair texture to change over our lifetimes. Here are some simple tips you can follow to keep your hair happy and healthy after 50 years old: Nourish Your Hair – Aging can cause your hair to be dry, easy to split and can start to thin over Continue reading
INGREDIENTS: 12 ounces dried split peas 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 carrots peeled and diced 1/2 cup onion chopped 2 stalks celery diced 1 leftover ham bone 4 sprigs thyme leaves tied with kitchen string 1 bay leaf 6 cups cool water ¬ or more if soup gets too thick Continue reading
In November of last year, online shopping was projected to grow 14.8%* in the 2018 holiday season, to reach upwards of a $124-billion-dollar industry overall. This clearly surpasses the projected 2.7% growth rate for brick-and-mortar stores, showing that the overwhelming shift towards low-effort online shopping is inevitable. But what if Continue reading
Brad Breeding is a frequent guest at our Henry Ford Village Speaker Series events so we’re taking a page from his book and offering you some realistic resolutions that you can stick to this coming new year. The following goals are easily attainable with some focused efforts throughout the year. Continue reading
INGREDIENTS: 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped 2 medium ribs celery, chopped ¼ cup tomato paste 2 cups chopped seasonal vegetables (potatoes, yellow squash, zucchini, butternut squash, green beans or peas all work) 4 cloves garlic, pressed or minced Continue reading
It seems that bad things always happen to your house while you’re on vacation. Whether it’s a power outage, a busted pipe or even a break-in, your house is more vulnerable while you’re not around. No one wants to return from a relaxing vacation to find a serious problem that Continue reading
It can be tough to get around town when the weather is harsh, it gets dark too early or you’re not so confident about the route to your destination. You’re not alone. Plenty of people in your shoes are taking advantage of the technology behind “ride-hailing,” an industry of digital Continue reading
