Fall fashion has arrived, and with a new season comes new trends. Each year, we (at SHIFT) study the runways, attend the buying shows (which happen six months before a season) and everyday street style to select the current looks that we (and you) can get behind. From color stories to fresh styling,see what’s in
This month, “Star Trek” fans across the globe will celebrate the groundbreaking legacy of the iconic TV series that boldly went where no show had gone before. On September 8, 1966, a new and daring show called “Star Trek” made its debut on American screens. Created by the visionary Gene Roddenberry, the show was set
I can’t believe I have been a grandparent for 22 years! National Grandparents Day falls on the first Sunday after Labor Day (this year, on September 8) and is a day to show appreciation for the love and support that grandparents give. To me, it is also a day to appreciate our grandchildren. I would
It is Self-Care September. You know what to do. Or do you? Of course, you can go get a massage, binge-watch rom-coms or take a really great nap. Technically, any of those counts as self-care. But there is something else you can do to celebrate this month, something that may not sound like it is
I will never forget the reason why I set up my first social media account. In 2008, an old friend from high school looked me up on the internet and sent me an email at my TV news job. She wanted to make sure I knew one of our friends had passed away unexpectedly. My
It pains me a bit to write an article about back-to-school but, here we are in August – ‘tis the season! Whether you’re looking for cute, comfy or preppy styles, we’ve got you covered. This month, we’ll explore the best back-to-school and work outfits for 2024, including style tips for putting these outfits together. August
On August 19, 1988, President Ronald Reagan issued proclamation No. 5847 declaring August 21 as National Senior Citizens Day. In this proclamation, President Reagan said: “For all they have achieved throughout life and for all they continue to accomplish, we owe older citizens our thanks and a heartfelt salute.” Reagan thought it important to have
I really love dogs, but I don’t have one of my own. I do have two granddogs: Macy (Beagle) and Lilly (Pit Bull), my daughter’s and grandson’s treasured pets. I have come to love both of them as I spend a lot of time with my daughter at their home in Bay City. Macy is
The bounty of summer veggies never fails to impress and provides plenty of inspiration for delicious, light and healthy meals. But, after my family has eaten a “farmer’s dinner” of sliced tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers with some cheese & crackers so many days in a row, I’m on the lookout for ways to change things
There is only one cause of inflation: federal deficit spending financed by new money creation. The 40-year high inflation the United States has experienced post-COVID has resulted in substantial hardship for Americans. Rising prices have reduced Americans’ purchasing power and standard of living. President Biden and other commentators have blamed “corporate greed” for inflation. The
If you’re a frequent road traveler, you know there is an all-too-common expression that is not exclusive to Michigan. That is, “Our state has two seasons: winter and construction.” Even that is not necessarily true. Some construction lasts well into late fall when snow is often already flying and, in many cases, piling up. Why?
This summer, three days after saying our “I dos”, my husband and I (with my six-year old son) embarked on our honeymoon. We had booked rooms and restaurants and rental cars in Calabria, Italy. But … the airfare never came down to a manageable level. About four months before the trip, I had canceled everything
