Organic and Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas

During the holidays, a time marked with excesses, a simple organic or eco-friendly gift may bring uncomplicated joy to its recipient. Think you waited too long to score a great organic holiday gift? Even during the last minute rush, you can easily find a few natural and earth friendly gifts and spend the last few …

Easy Candy Cane Craft Idea for Kids

This is a super easy craft that takes some time and the kids love it!  Simply take some colored pipe cleaners and any kind of plastic beads.  Let kids make patterns or just string the beads on in any manner.  Be sure to wrap one end so the beads do not fall off.  When the …

Easy Craft Idea: Reindeer Footprint Craft

To make the head: Trace one of the child’s feet on brown paper. To make the antlers, do one of the following: Trace each of the child’s hands on brown paper. When making the antlers, spread the thumb as far from the other fingers as possible. Assemble the reindeer (glue antlers and face to head …

Need a Break From the Kids During the Holiday Rush?

The holidays can not only be chaotic, but also exhausting! Painting with a Twist™ Launches Kids Kamp to Give Parents a Little R&R During the Holiday Rush Ferndale art studio invites parents to drop off kids for a special two-hour painting class during the month of December. Beginning December 20, the Ferndale-based art studio will host …

Local domestic violence organizations benefit from HopeLine program

In October, challenged all of our readers to submit their old cell phones to the Verizon Wiresless’ HopeLine program. The long-running program collects no-longer-used phones and cell phone equipment to be refurbished and recycled. The refurbished phones are sold and the funds are used to provide wireless phones and airtime to domestic violence survivors. This year, Verizon Wireless was able to donate $100,000 to domestic violence organizations in Michigan.

Shutterfly delivered

A few months ago, I wrote about Shutterfly providing great holiday cards. Well, my Christmas cards were delivered to my door. Now that they are sign, sealed and delivered, I’d like to share my experience with you.