Since the start of COVID-19 humane societies and animal shelters across the country have taken a major hit, especially with fewer people stopping in to adopt. It’s the same situation that staff with Cherryland Humane Society in Traverse City are seeing with fewer animals being adopted compared to previous years. Cherryland has created a special MVP Campaign to help their…
It’s no surprise this past year has been tough on everyone especially those living in assisted facilities. That’s why Independence Village of Midland staff enables their residents to celebrate Valentine’s Day with ‘Candy-Grams’ and heart-felt personal messages. On February 3rd, staff and residents were able to fill out personalized candy-grams at the “Candy-Gram Creation Station.” More than 300 candy-gram orders…
As the snow falls this weekend, it’s the perfect time to cozy with a new release on video streaming platforms. Movie expert for ‘the four’ Meg Weichman shares her list of favorites this week. From drams to comedy, Meg always has a little something for everyone to check out. To see what Meg recommends and her movie descriptions check out…
Each year the latest and greatest in electronics are introduced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. This year, because of COVID-19, the show has gone virtual but it hasn’t hindered the technology one bit! The four’s Xavier Hershovitz spoke to tech lifestyle expert Carley Knobloch about some of the tech making a buzz for 2021. Watch the…
They’re known as escape pods, tiny homes, and even cozy cottages. The idea is to use recycled materials to create the small spaces that can be used right in your own backyard. Bay Area Recycling for Charities in Traverse City, uses all repurposed materials to create tiny homes for people’s offices, school spaces, and even just a new area to…
Ordering custom decor for your holiday table, at this point, is impossible. Lead florist and floral educator from Sweetwater Floral, Kalin Sheick shows us how to make some last-minute additions to our holiday table. First of all, use what’s around you. “Christmas time in Northern Michigan is like a Norman Rockwell painting,” said Kalin. “There are snow-covered pines and evergreens…
Red & green are the most popular colors associated with the holiday. So, why not try to add these festive tints into our baking? Michelle Dunaway shows us how to turn the traditional chocolate chip cookie into a very merry and magical treat. Pistachio White Chocolate Cherry Cookies from The Sweet & Sour Baker Ingredients 1 cup unsalted butter 3/4…
We get a double helping of two delicious holiday cookie recipes in this week’s Michelle Bakes. She shares how to make one of her favorites, and why holiday baking can bring the family closer together. Raspberry Almond Thumbprint Cookies by Sally’s Baking Addiction Cookie 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond…
Back to Ski Week here on ‘the four’ is about to wrap up, but before you head off to the slopes, here are even more ideas to get the most out of our Northern Michigan winter. First of all, wearing the right gear to fit the temps is very important. “If you love being outside in the winter, and I…
Caberfae Peaks in Cadillac is officially kicking off their ski season on Friday, December 18 at 12 PM. As we wrap up ‘Back to Ski Week’, we are switching gears to talk about, well… gear. The latest and great ski gear to be exact. Jon Holmes from Bill & Paul’s Sporthaus in Grand Rapids shows off their inventory, and how…
