BROWSING:  Special Section

Small Business Saturday is fast approaching — your perfect opportunity to show appreciation for the local independent shops, cafés, markets, and service providers that help our communities thrive.

November is a time for cooking, cozying up and celebrating gratitude, a true time of Thanksgiving. This Style column is always written to help women navigate the often-overwhelming journey of “beauty” and “style” while balancing that with your inner compass of gratitude, resourcefulness, and celebrating your own unique, authentic self.

Yeti, a Great Pyrenees, has made a home with Sawyer and Natalie Scott of Freeland. Sawyer is originally from Fenton Township, and the couple still has family and friends there.

In an age where stress has become a chronic companion for many, understanding how our nervous system functions and more importantly, how we can support and regulate it has never been more crucial. Our nervous system is more than just the silent operator behind our heartbeat or breath rate; it’s the command center for our emotional, physical, and mental responses. By nurturing its regulation through intentional practices and nutrition, we can build resilience, enhance well-being, and cope with life’s challenges with more clarity.

When we talk about living longer, most of us think of eating better, exercising more, and keeping up with doctor visits. But what if joy itself—the simple, everyday moments that make us smile—was just as important to our health as diet and exercise?