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Shot of a mother and her little daughter hanging up laundry on a washing line outdoors

Who Says Being Eco-Conscious Only Benefits the Earth?

Going green is no new fad so there are many ideas out there to keep our planet clean and help you stay well in the process.

4 Ways to Reduce Your Personal Trash Stream

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Woman putting food garbage into composter

Even if you’re good about recycling, there are still more things you can do to reduce your personal trash stream.

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Young couple working on taxes together

Filing Taxes: Resources Available for Michigan Filers with Low- to Moderate-Incomes

Tax time can be stressful and confusing for many. For low- to moderate-income filers, help is available.

5 Ways to Support Black-Owned Businesses All Year Long

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Black female business owner puts an open sign in the window

Supporting Black-owned businesses should not be only a trend, but a year-round endeavor to be allies to everyone in our communities.

Gourmet Homemade Polish Paczki Donuts with Jelly Filling

Gourmet Homemade Polish Paczki Donuts with Jelly Filling

The Story Behind a Festive Michigan Favorite: Paczki Day

Knowing the history of Michigan’s beloved Paczki Day will make this year’s celebration even sweeter.

Guide to a Great Galentine’s Day

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Three women posing for a picture with heart glasses on

This February, don't forget to celebrate the women who make your life great, too.

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Two men with foam hand and baseball equipment

Tips For Hosting a Virtual Big Game Day Party

Football game parties can still go on during a pandemic. Here’s how to take your big game day celebration virtual with friends and family.

Ways to Encourage Seniors in Your Life to Maintain Independence

Portrait of a daughter holding her elderly father, sitting on a bed by a window in her father's room.

Portrait of a daughter holding her elderly father, sitting on a bed by a window in her father's room.

As people get older, it can become difficult for some to keep the lifestyle they want. But there are ways for seniors to preserve much of their independence. 

Carlos and Cindi

Carlos and Cindi

Mentoring Tips from a Big Brothers Big Sisters Volunteer 

Cindi Neaves had an unofficial mentor as a child and knows the value of that relationship. She pays it forward as a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Celebrate MLK Jr. Day Virtually this Year

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Woman watching webinar at home

Find ways to honor and celebrate the memory of Martin Luther King, Jr. through virtual events happening across Michigan.