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How a ‘Mascot Mindfulness’ Series is Connecting Kids to Healthy Tips

Mascots for the Detroit Lions and Detroit Pistons are featured in these short segments aimed at helping kids learn about mindfulness and meditation.

15 of the Best Haunted Houses in Michigan

Some of Michigan’s best and longest-running haunted houses are opening back up for the fall season. Check out this list of 15 of the scariest haunted attractions the state. Happy haunting!

Some of Michigan’s best and longest-running haunted houses are opening back up for the fall season. Check out this list of 15 of the scariest haunted attractions the state. Happy haunting!

Michigan is home to some of the most creative, elaborate and downright horrifying haunted houses in the country. Here are 15 of the best!

Mia poses with a basket full of tomatoes from her garden

Mia poses with a basket full of tomatoes from her garden

Mia Gallucci: Growing a Green Thumb

Contributor Mia Gallucci writes about her latest hobby -- vegetable gardening -- and the trials and triumphs she encountered over the summer.

Spotlight on Ocqueoc Falls, One of Michigan’s Few Universally Accessible Waterfalls

Ocqueoc Falls In The Lower Peninsula Of Michigan Is Handicapped Accessible

Ocqueoc Falls In The Lower Peninsula Of Michigan Is Handicapped Accessible

Enjoying waterfalls should be something everyone can do. Michigan has a couple great accessible waterfall locations in the Upper and Lower peninsulas. 

ArtPrize artist

ArtPrize artist

Artist Uses ArtPrize Entries to Pay Tribute to Heroes

After a hero saved his life in 2016, ArtPrize artist Dan Bledsaw has been highlighting heroes in his ArtPrize entries.

5 Age-Bias Phrases to Stop Using

Grandmother, mother and daughter chatting while prepare food in the kitchen

Grandmother, mother and daughter chatting while prepare food in the kitchen

Think it’s OK to poke fun at someone’s age? Think again. Age bias lurks in casual conversations and workplace discussions. Here’s how to stop adding to it.

A sailboat rounds the breakwater near sunset on the longest day of the year by the Lighthouses at St. Joseph, Michigan with people fishing from and walking on the pier.

A sailboat rounds the breakwater near sunset on the longest day of the year by the Lighthouses at St. Joseph, Michigan with people fishing from and walking on the pier.

Squeeze the Last Bit of Summer Fun with These 5 Weekend Trips

Feel like the opportunity for summer adventure is passing you by? Here’s how to squeeze the last bit of fun out of the season.

ArtPrize Artist’s Work Featured in Hospitals for ‘Calming Effect’ 

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ArtPrize

BCBSM is featuring the ArtPrize entry of Cheryl Haithco, whose work has been on display in hospitals. 

Do you know about Michigan's four species of bees, and the work they do to pollinate our flowers, fruits, and vegetables?

Do you know about Michigan's four species of bees, and the work they do to pollinate our flowers, fruits, and vegetables?

Different Types of Bees in Michigan

Do you know about Michigan's four species of bees, and the work they do to pollinate our flowers, fruits, and vegetables?

Michigan Bucket List: Apple Orchards to Explore This Fall

Michigan Bucket List: Apple Orchards to Explore This Fall

Michigan Bucket List: Apple Orchards to Explore This Fall

Nothing says fall in Michigan like filling a bushel basket full of freshly-picked apples. Put a U-pick day on your list this autumn.