BROWSING:  Special Section

“New” doesn’t always mean “better” – and when it comes to clothing, “new” can mean harsh on our planet.

The Flint Cultural Center has a special celebration planned for Earth Day by his year! Several organizations have teamed up to honor the environment in a three-day Earth Day celebration, including: FIA, Applewood Estate, Flint Public Library, Flint School of Performing Arts, Flint Youth Theatre, Longway Planetarium, and Sloan Museum.

Well, it is that time again. This winter, although fairly odd due to our friend El Niño, was a very mild and tempered event. However, the end of winter still leaves us with the Spring Cleaning we, as Flint residents have all become accustomed to. Many of us will be deep cleaning the garage, dusting off our golf clubs, and getting the boat de-winterized and ready to hit the water.

With a lot of us spending most of the winter inside playing on our computers, hoping for spring to come soon, our PCs could really use a good cleaning to help them run smoothly again. The most common problem is running slow. There are a number of factors that contribute to the overall speed of your machine, but following these steps can go a long way in making sure that your PC is running smoothly again.

Cosmetic dentistry can get your smile ready for those all-important wedding day photos. According to Dr. Prabha Raju, DDS, brides and grooms need to start planning most cosmetic dentistry about 12-18 months before their wedding date.

The custom of the Bridal Shower is said to have stemmed from early dowry practices, when a poor woman’s family might not have had the money to provide a dowry for her. If this happened, friends of the bride-to-be would gather and bring gifts that would compensate for the dowry and allow her to marry the man of her choice.

As is true for almost anything, what makes something unique lies in the details. On your wedding day, the deeply personal touches you include in your celebration will be what you cherish … and what your guests will remember.

Why wait? Register for gifts as soon as you are engaged! It will help your friends and loved ones plan ahead for any pre-wedding gifting opportunities.

bridaldecor-2The reception venue is chosen … let the design process begin! “The venue will typically dictate the amount of décor needed and the impression a bride wants to create for her most special day,” says Cristina Eberlein of Cherished Celebrations Events.

Every bride wants to look amazing and feel confident on her wedding day! Count down the months to your dream body with tight and toned arms, abs and thighs.

Extra fabric doesn’t mean you have to cover up completely! Tulle gowns with sheer straps, sleeves and backs that also have a V-shaped neckline accented with lace, sequins and beading create the illusion of being covered up, but are still visually interesting.