I was at a restaurant up north recently when someone asked “the questions.”
Fashionable activewear is the latest hot trend, marrying style and comfort for an easy, “wear all day” look. Super-fit celebrities like Kate Hudson and Beyoncé have taken note of the growing popularity of activewear brands Lululemon and Athleta, creating their own brands – Fabletics and Ivy Park – to supply the growing demand.
Often, life’s lessons are learned through trial and error. When I was nine years old, I learned that I needed to wear a helmet doing tricks on my BMX bike. Unfortunately, I learned this when I had 47 stitches in my head after attempting an “Evil Knievel” long-distance jump and vaulting head-over-heels on the landing. Other lessons are learned through observation. I enjoy sharing with others what I’ve learned through experience. Here are five things I wish I’d known when I was younger about money and finance.
The performance of Michigan’s economy, and in turn, Flint’s economy, remains largely tied to the performance of the national economy. Despite the decline of manufacturing employment that has occurred over the past 40 years, durable goods manufacturing (defined as the production of long-lasting goods such as appliances, automobiles and furniture) is disproportionately important to Michigan’s economy.
I love day trips! And, there are many fun things to do in July just a short distance away. I did a little research, and this is what I found. Pack up the car with a cooler of refreshing beverages, a picnic lunch and let’s get ready to go.
June has always been my favorite month of the year. For one thing, two of my grandkids were born in June – I call them my “Junebug birthdays.” I was also born in June, so there are lots of birthday cakes and barbecues at my house this month.
From Ruth Mott’s recipe collection, try your hand at these scrumptious oatmeal cookies. Don’t forget to pair with apple juice!
In a summer filled with tent-pole fantasy/sci-fi/horror franchise films and sequels, and kiddie-minded animated comedies, there isn’t a lot of … well, humanity.
I think it’s finally safe to pack away our winter jackets and enjoy spring and summer! Although the first day of spring is in March, we Michiganders know we can’t get our hopes up for nice weather until this time of year. It’s beautiful to see the trees and flowers come back to life, and your wardrobe should do the same.
