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Caregiving During the Holidays: Tips to Navigate Gatherings
Contributor Julie Edgar of the AAA 1-B offers advice on how caregivers of older adults can navigate holiday family gatherings to make them fun and manageable.
Winter Festivals in Michigan in 2024
Looking for festive winter events to attend? The Michigan winter festivals on this list take place between January and March of 2024.
5 Meditations to Try
Ready to add a little more zen to your life? Try these 5 kinds of meditations.
Winter Break Activities in West Michigan
Step into a warm-water splash zone, join a museum mini camp, or skate away through a lighted forest trail. Winter Break activities are all about adventure.
Cucumber Shrimp Bites
These crunchy, sweet and savory delights offer healthy fats from the avocado and protein from the shrimp – adding a satisfying element.
Holiday Hummus Wreath
This hummus dip is filled with healthy fats and protein to add a satisfying element.
3 Healthy Holiday Appetizers for Potlucks and Parties
If you are looking for a tasty dish to bring to a holiday party, we’ve got you covered with these easy-to-make appetizers.
Michigan Bucket List: Winter Edition
In 2022, Thrillist ranked Michigan third for how miserable its winters are. And they might have a point in some cases. Majority of the days, there’s cloud coverage. Days get shorter and shorter as daylight dwindles. And not to mention, the temperatures can range from 36°F to 16°F. And that might be enough for someone to say, “I’ll see you in spring.” But even so, we know there are some exciting things to do and experience in Michigan even in the winter. And that’s what we plan to uncover on today’s episode.
Foods to Help Digestion and Bloating
The foods we eat, even our history with food, can impact our daily digestion.
What is a Mocktail?
Call it a mocktail, a virgin version or a non-alcoholic drink. They’re the hottest things on the beverage menu right now.
5 Things to Do in This Winter in Traverse City
There’s a lot to discover in this Northern Michigan community during the winter.
Chocolate-dipped Shortbread Cookies with Crushed Candy Canes
This recipe for Chocolate-dipped Shortbread Cookies with Crushed Candy Canes is free of milk, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy and sesame.
Cardamom Chocolate Chip Cookies
This recipe for Cardamom Chocolate Chip Cookies that are free of milk, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy and sesame.
Allergy-friendly Holiday Cookie Recipes
For those with food allergies, baking holiday cookies can pose a challenge. Here are two allergy-friendly holiday cookie recipes.
5 Ways to Celebrate Hanukkah in Detroit in 2023
Celebrate the Jewish “festival of lights” by attending one or more of these five Hanukkah celebrations happening in or around Detroit.
Michigan Bucket List: Christmas Light Displays
One of the best Michigan winter activities is visiting one of the many extravagant Christmas light displays. Here are some of our favorites.
How to Raise the Humidity in Your Home
Cold weather means your furnace is kicking on, and drying out the air in your home.
What are Blue Zones?
Blue Zones are all the buzz when it comes to healthy living - and living longer.
How I Learned to Manage Impulsive and Intrusive Thoughts
Mental health advocate and contributor Monica Drake shares how she learned the difference between impulsive and intrusive thoughts -- and how they affect her mental health.
Overcoming Post-Vacation Blues
If getting back from a trip gives you the blues, here’s how to overcome post-vacation depression.
5 Things to Do This Fall in Bay City
There’s a lot to discover in this Mid-Michigan community during the fall.
Advice for Coping with Holiday Blues
Contributor Monica Drake shares what you can do if the holidays aren’t feeling so joyful right now.

Healthier Holiday Desserts: 2 Recipes to Try
The holidays are hectic enough. Minimize your time spent in the kitchen by trying these recipes for a four-ingredient peanut butter cookie and dairy-free pie crust.
Healthy & Affordable Gifts to Give this Holiday Season
Stressed out over holiday gift-giving? Fear not: We’ve brainstormed healthy finds that fit all budgets and personalities.
How to Recover from Burnout
Stress creeps up on all of us. And if we don’t find ways to minimize stress, it can pile up to a point where we become burnt out. This is especially true when juggling work, friendships, family and more – it can get to a point where we neglect our own self-interest and become consumed with the responsibilities that surround us with no outlet. So how do we pull back to maintain balance between our responsibilities and our passions? What can we do to recognize burnout early on and act before we’re consumed by it?
‘Alcohol is Not Your Friend:’ BCBSM Medical Director of Behavioral Health Digs into His Passion for Advocating Against Alcohol Abuse
Dr. William T. Beecroft has advocated against alcohol abuse for much of his 40-plus-year health care career. Here, he reflects and shares some candid thoughts.
Michigan Bucket List: Christmas Markets
Christmas Markets add a sparkle to the holiday experience. Here is a list of some of the markets taking place across Michigan this season.
Benne Anderson to Lead GRPS Turkey Trot as Honorary Race Director
GRPS alum and running champion Benne Anderson will serve as this year’s honorary race director.
5 Things to Do This Fall in Rogers City
There’s a lot to discover in this community along Michigan’s sunrise coast during the fall.
Real vs. Artificial Trees: What’s Best for You?
It comes down to personal choice, but there’s a lot to consider when deciding between a real Christmas tree and an artificial one.
Rethink Thanksgiving Leftovers with These Recipes
Leftovers are nice, but after a few meals of Thanksgiving turkey, it might be time to spice things up. Here are some delicious ways to do that.