It’s never too early to start reading to your kids, research proves it makes a difference even for an infant. Even better, if that book is enjoyable for mom, dad, grandma or grandpa. ‘Archie and the Bear’ by Zanni Louise Anthony Ascione, with Brilliant Books in Traverse City, has a couple of ideas for younger readers and those who love…
We asked and you delivered! We received a handful of family recipes for side dishes you like to cook for Thanksgiving. Thank you to Halie Howard for sharing her mom’s homemade corn casserole recipe! Watch Michelle try it in the video above, or make it yourself with the recipe below. Corn Casserole Mix together 1 can of cream corn 1 can…
Some may not know about it, but there’s a catch when you turn 70 and a half years old. At that point, anyone with a 401(k) or Individual Retirement Accounts has a special requirement to fill for the IRS. They must withdraw a certain amount from the account or accounts, determined individually by the IRS, and called a required minimum distribution….
Fine art, illustrations, and graphic design. Rob Schewe, from Traverse City, is one Northern Michigan artist who did it all in the advertising field. Now he shares his work in other ways. He says beginning of his artistic fervor was born in childhood, but matured through hard work and study. “I’ve always been drawing ever since I was young, like…
Project Christmas has been caring for families in the Wexford Area for 30 years. It’s an opportunity for some to donate, others to volunteer, and still more to shop for new and gently used items for their families. “It’s a wonderful way for families to get involved,” Judy Coffey says. From a bag of food to a gift for each…
A great update from the Festival of Trees in Big Rapids: this year’s event raised $12,300! That’s $3,000 more than more than last year. Along with uniquely decorated trees, including the four’s tree, the event also raised money from wreaths, dining and auction items. Proceeds will go toward Spectrum Health Big Rapids and the Reed City Free Flu vaccination program…
Singing to babies provides plenty of benefits, from music development to growth in language skills. But music may also have a surprising effect on those spending time with little ones. Clapping, snapping, and tapping can be a whole lot of fun, but it can also help babies bond with unfamiliar faces. Research psychologists in Canada observed 14-month-old infants as their…
If you eat like an average American on thanksgiving, you probably don’t want to count your calories. Most of us will eat between 3,000 and 4,500 calories that day, and a lot of those come from the side dishes. Registered Dietician Grace Derocha, with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, has a few healthier options to try. Cauliflower Au Gratin…
A herniated disc can cause pain, numbness or weakness in an arm of a leg, but there are plenty of treatments designed to help. Board-Certified Neurosurgeon Dr. Jay Jagannathan, with Jagannathan Neurosurgery, describes how this condition happens and potential treatment options. “The disc is the material that is in between the vertebrae,” Jagannathan says. “It is usually composed of fluid…
Today we bring you the blues duo Crosscut Kings from the Petoskey area. If you want to see them live, they are playing the Red Sky Stage Friday night. Here’s a little preview with their song “Sunshine, Moonshine.” Categories: the four
