With Spring here and summer quickly approaching, the ever-improving weather is a reminder of how many sports-related activities the Lansing area has to offer. Here are my top three ways to enjoy sports in Lansing this summer: 1. Go Nuts! - What’s better than a couple of hours in the sun with your favorite companions, your favorite adult beverage and stadium food? That really is the definition of an ideal summer day for me! Nick Grueser, GM of the Lansing Lugnuts cites “Freebie Fridays,” Read more [...]

Have you ever searched for weeks looking for the perfect picture or mirror for your home? If so, this month’s DIY Quick Craft has the solution for your hard-to-find perfect mirror. With this month’s theme being "Bright and Beautiful," I decided to create a decorative mirror for you to see your beauty each day. This craft is quick, fun and inexpensive. If you don’t have a plain mirror at home you can find all the supplies you need with a quick trip to your local dollar store and the hardware Read more [...]

Events May 2-5 — Spring Fling Festival, Mason. A 5k run/walk on May 3, a show on the courthouse square on May 4. Call (517) 676-1046 or visit www. masonchamber.org. May 4-5 — Victorian Days, Grand Ledge. Saturday, Teddy Bear Tea and Maypole dance; kite flying and other outdoor games. Kids of all ages will enjoy High Tea, Gilbert & Sullivan sing-a-long, visit the local historical museum, a ‘Corset’ symposium, 1860s rules baseball game and the 5th Annual Moustache contest. Visit Read more [...]

Capital Area Humane Society’s 10TH Annual Fur Ball Yes, Spring is in the air and that can mean only one thing! It’s time for the Capital Area Humane Society’s 10th Annual Fur Ball. Every year the Fur Ball has a unique theme, this year was no exception. VIVA PAWS VEGAS!! You guessed it … a twist on Las Vegas, complete with all the fun and excitement. The evening’s event featured great décor of black, red and glitz, right down to the huge feather centerpieces on the tables. New this Read more [...]

As women, we have a lot of pressures on our shoulders every day. I know I feel that way! Mom, wife, friend, sister, and businesswoman … the list goes on and on. On top of it all, we are expected to look good while doing it. As if spinning a dozen plates in the air isn’t enough — it must be done with perfectly applied makeup. The beauty (no pun intended) of the world we live in today is that there are a lot of solutions that can make your daily routine easier. I’m not talking plastic surgery Read more [...]

Floral jeans. They are in this season, I had them on, but were they working? Only one way to find out — snap a photo and text it to my mom for approval. But as I was about to hit send I realized she was busy and wouldn’t be able to respond, so I bought them anyway. (Let’s hope they work, because I’m wearing them as I type this.) But the whole floral-jean-purchase-without-mom-approval really got me thinking. I am very fortunate to have a mom who, not only pays attention to trends, Read more [...]

I’ve spent most of my life believing anything was possible with hard work, good intentions and a little bit of luck. Strong women and supportive men surrounded me in my youth, so why would I believe otherwise. Their encouragement was the backdrop to my life. There were times when obstacles made it tougher to achieve important goals set for myself, but I look back on those trying times and truly believe that without them I would not have learned all of the needed lessons. The areas that have Read more [...]

“Siri,” a Norwegian woman’s name for “beautiful woman who leads you to victory.” I would change that to: “Siri,” the woman on your iPhone who can badly interpret your phrases and commands.” I’m sure some of you have experienced it for yourselves? Trying to be a safe and responsible driver I use the voice command to send or answer a text message from my wife. This is how it plays out: Her text: “What do you want for dinner tonight?” Siri: “How about the crap left from Read more [...]

“Creator and LGBT Advocate” Occupation: Instructional Designer at Michigan State University, freelancer designer and photographer for Blue Eyes Design Residence: Grand Ledge Family: Partner, Carmen; cats, Max and Lilly Hobbies: Cooking, reading and creating. Emily Brozovic has a thirst for creative problem solving and always is trying to find new ways to learn and grow creatively. Brozovic is in the process of creating an app, People Like Me, for the LGBT community. She also owns her Read more [...]

Okay, now that I have your attention, I’m not referring to the recent best-selling novel that’s the fastest selling paperback book in history. No, I’m talking about a different kind of book. The one you get at a paint store that has every color known and “mostly unknown” to man. The dreaded paint color fan deck. Talk about punishment. That’s what it feels like when my wife goes about picking a paint color for one of our home improvement projects. A typical fan deck has more than 1,600 Read more [...]

The national tour of Catch Me If You Can makes its way to the Wharton Center in East Lansing from April 16-20. CAWLM caught up with Aubrey Mae Davis starring as Brenda in Catch Me If You Can. Here’s what Davis had to say. Q: Tell us about Catch Me If You Can. A: Catch Me If You Can is a true story. It has the same storyline as the Steven Spielberg movie, except it’s purely musical. The performance tells the tale of an incredible 16 year-old boy who runs away from home as a con artist. Read more [...]

“Helping Others Through Words and Service” Occupation: Intensive Care Unit Nurse at Sparrow Hospital, co-author of So- You’ve Survived Cancer, Now What? Residence: Charlotte Family: Partner, Andrea; Calen, daughter Hobbies: Yoga and anything that’s peaceful. Alexis Hilliar-Hine knows what it’s like to have cancer impact your life and others around. Hilliar-Hine is a co-author of So-You’ve Survived Cancer. Now What? When Hilliar-Hine is not helping people through her book, she Read more [...]