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Buckle Up! It’s Click It or Ticket time.
The highways and byways of Michigan are annually littered with the orange plastic barrels and cones indicative of the summer driving season in our great state. In addition to the onslaught of construction the blooming of these barrels indicates, another…
MI Big Green Gym: Maybury State Park
Located in Northville, at Beck and 8 Mile Road, Maybury State Park is a great place to spend an active afternoon. The park has about 15 miles of hiking trails, nine miles of paved and mountain biking trails, 11 miles…
Easy, healthy, carryout style Thai food at home
Thai food, once thought of as the spicy, more exotic cousin to traditional Chinese or Cantonese food served in countless carryout joints across the country, has exploded in popularity and is now just as readily available. Even better, it’s easy…
10-minute exercise ideas you can do in the busy summer months
Summer is right around the corner. It’s my favorite time of the year but also tends to be the busiest. I am not upset by the fact that my schedule gets a little hectic, I enjoy participating in all sorts…
A DIY guide to asthma-proofing your home
Asthma affects more than 34 million people in the United States, and is one of the most common long-term diseases of children. Asthma symptoms, such as coughing, wheezing, and chest tightness, can be aggravated by triggers that are often found…
A must try recipe: Cauliflower Pizza Crust
Everyone loves pizza, or at least I know I do and it is a family favorite in the Derocha household. The issue with pizza is that it can be higher in calories, fat and carbohydrates. So it is not always…
Why Memorial Day still matters
Memorial Day means different things to different people. To me, it’s a time to remember both my Grandfathers. Men who made the Army their careers and were gone from their loved ones for years at a time fighting in World…
Simpatico Coffee puts the ‘nice’ in coffee
If you’re anything like me, a day doesn’t officially start until you’ve started drinking the first cup of coffee of the day. There’s nothing comparable to the aroma of fresh coffee and the sound of a full brew. Studies show…
Healthy salad recipes for National Salad Month
Salads are one of the best ways to eat various nutrients in a quick and easy meal. If you go light on the dressing and portion size, these four healthy salad recipes are perfect to enjoy this summer. Healthy…


