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The Christmas tree and lights surrounding Campus Martius in downtown Detroit

The Christmas tree and lights surrounding Campus Martius in downtown 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.

5 Winter Sports to Try This Year

A woman and young boy snowshoe up a snow-covered hill.

A woman and young boy snowshoe up a snow-covered hill.

You're probably familiar with ice skating and skiing, but if hose don't move the needle for you, these other Michigan winter sport ideas should.

Girl Being Pushed in a Wheelchair

Girl Being Pushed in a Wheelchair

The Family Center of Michigan Helps Parents and Caregivers Find Resources

The Family Center offers information and connections to community-based resources for families of children with special health care needs.

Cold Weather Camping: Tips and Essentials

A person's first-person-view of the wintertime wilderness from the inside of a tent.

A person's first-person-view of the wintertime wilderness from the inside of a tent.

Packing the proper layers and a quality tent are crucial to any winter camping trip. So are these hacks. Are you prepared?

Mia volunteering putting school supplies in a box

Mia volunteering putting school supplies in a box

Volunteering Brings a Fresh Perspective

Contributor Mia Gallucci shares how taking time to volunteer refreshed her outlook on life and helped her find clarity during a busy time.

New 60-Mile Bike Trail to Stretch from Michigan to Chicago

Bicycling in Fall. Urban concept.

Bicycling in Fall. Urban concept.

The new Marquette Greenway will hug the bottom curve of Lake Michigan as it stretches between three states.

woman poses in a Santa hat while feeling sad with the holiday blues

woman poses in a Santa hat while feeling sad with the holiday blues

Advice for Coping with Holiday Blues

Contributor Monica Drake shares what you can do if the holidays aren’t feeling so joyful right now.

Rage Rooms: Do They Help or Hurt Your Stress?

Two people in protective gear pose for a photo inside of a rage room.

Two people in protective gear pose for a photo inside of a rage room.

Smashing old dishware with a baseball bat can be cathartic in the moment, but rage rooms may not be a long-term solution for stress relief.

Frozen chicken whole bird

Frozen chicken whole bird

How to Safely Thaw a Frozen Turkey

Nothing throws Thanksgiving dinner prep into a panic more than a half-frozen turkey. Here’s how to safely thaw the big bird. 

Planning a Thanksgiving for People Living with Diabetes

Friends Celebrating Thanksgiving Dinner Together

Friends Celebrating Thanksgiving Dinner Together

Holiday meals don’t have to be put on hold if you are celebrating with someone who has diabetes. We’ve got healthy tips for the special day. 