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Hot Tips for Cold-Weather Action

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Kate Sheridan) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:51:27 EDT

When the cold weather sets in and wind howls all around your nice, cozy room, sometimes it's hard to remember that activity is not only good for body, mind and spirit, it's also the key to keeping the winter blues at bay. So get moving!

Contributor: Kate Sheridan
Published: Oct 21, 2009

Hearty and Healthy Autumn Stew Recipes

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Kate Sheridan) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:59:50 EDT

These blustery days of autumn and winter just beg for something warm and delicious to soothe the soul. No need to sacrifice healthy eating just because your body craves comfort food! Try these three easy and healthy stews to banish the blahs this year.

Contributor: Kate Sheridan
Published: Oct 21, 2009

Eight Healthy Thanksgiving Activities

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Kate Sheridan) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:25:32 EDT

A healthy Thanksgiving is your key to a healthy holiday season. Set your sights on a host of smart and easy healthy Thanksgiving weekend, while still enjoying good times with great food and family fun.

Contributor: Kate Sheridan
Published: Oct 15, 2009

Memorial Day Events: Beaches, BBQs and Brews

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Kate Sheridan) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:37:24 EDT

From frolicking on Lake Michigan's white-sand beaches, to sipping a mug of local brew to browsing through the dozens of historical sites and family-centered amusements, there's plenty of activity for folks of all ages and inclinations in Berrien County this Memoral Day.

Contributor: Kate Sheridan
Published: Apr 30, 2008

Saving Money: Foraged Foods Help Feed Your Family for Less

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Kate Sheridan) — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:47:44 EDT

Why endure food-cost inflation when you can learn to feed yourself and your family for much, much less? Foraging isn't just a fun and fulfilling pastime anymore. In this new era of food insecurity, it's a responsible and sensible frugality.

Contributor: Kate Sheridan
Published: Apr 18, 2008

No Child Left Behind: Parents Blast School Funding Scheme in Michigan

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Kate Sheridan) — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 22:04:56 EDT

A state-centralized system designed to impose equality in funding Michigan's public school districts has gone awry and needs to be changed, parents say.

Contributor: Kate Sheridan
Published: Apr 12, 2008

Michigan Candidates Eye 78th District House Seat

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Kate Sheridan) — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:02:43 EDT

The four Republican candidates for the 78th District House of Representatives seat aired their opinions on issues at a recent get-together sponsored by the South County Republican Club.

Contributor: Kate Sheridan
Published: Apr 11, 2008

Summer Decorating Ideas for an Apartment Patio: Tips and Tactics

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Kate Sheridan) — Tue, 09 May 2006 10:24:00 EDT

Decorating your apartment patio for summer need not be a chore or dreaded task, and in fact, can be wonderfully satisfying and rewarding. Just follow a few decorating, common-sense tips and tactics.

Contributor: Kate Sheridan
Published: May 09, 2006

Canoe Camping Vacation

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Kate Sheridan) — Wed, 26 Apr 2006 00:47:00 EDT

A camping trip that combines tent-camping overnights with a canoe as vehicle-of-choice by day is a sure way to pack extra fun, exercise, adventure, relaxation and scenic beauty into any camping vacation. Here's how to plan and execute a canoe camp trip.

Contributor: Kate Sheridan
Published: Apr 26, 2006

A Guide to Six Michiana Bike Trails in Three Oaks, Michigan

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Kate Sheridan) — Tue, 25 Apr 2006 07:03:00 EDT

Amid breathtaking scenery and little automobile traffic, Michiana boasts no fewer than 12 designated, paved and well-marked "Backroads Bikeways." Take a self-guided ride on paths as brief as five miles, or as extensive as 60 miles.

Contributor: Kate Sheridan
Published: Apr 25, 2006

Best Beaches on Sandy Southern Lake Michigan

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Kate Sheridan) — Mon, 24 Apr 2006 11:19:00 EDT

Affordable, family-style beach vacations are easy to enjoy in Berrien County, where miles and miles of white-sand beach draw visitors to Lake Michigan's cool, clear waters.

Contributor: Kate Sheridan
Published: Apr 24, 2006

Family-Friendly Wineries in Southwestern Michigan

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Kate Sheridan) — Fri, 21 Apr 2006 16:02:00 EDT

When the great glaciers departed, carving out the deep Great Lakes basins, they left behind some of the best soil for superb grape-growing in southern Berrien County, where year-round winery-related activities are now key to the regional economy.

Contributor: Kate Sheridan
Published: Apr 21, 2006

Apartment-hunting Tips for Michiana Students

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Kate Sheridan) — Fri, 21 Apr 2006 16:02:00 EDT

There is a dizzying assortment of rental units available, from beachfront cottages to downtown walk-up flats to the more typical suburban apartment complexes. But seasonal changes in availability and, more importantly, in cost, are common,

Contributor: Kate Sheridan
Published: Apr 21, 2006

Homemade Bouquet Garni

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Kate Sheridan) — Fri, 21 Apr 2006 15:59:00 EDT

By mixing-and-matching herbs - from the garden, on the sill or in the cupboard - you can make-ahead a number of common kitchen-spice collaborations to use yourself, give as gifts or even sell on consignment at the local roadside farm market.

Contributor: Kate Sheridan
Published: Apr 21, 2006

Teepee Camping in Michigan State Parks

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Kate Sheridan) — Fri, 21 Apr 2006 08:52:00 EDT

Michigan's Department of Natural Resources now offers teepee camping in three state parks. The adventurous thrill, especially for children, of teepee camping may be enhanced for parents by the low cost: teepee sites may be rented for just $30 a night.

Contributor: Kate Sheridan
Published: Apr 21, 2006

Easy Do-It-Yourself Shelves: Overhead, Window and Under-Sill

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Kate Sheridan) — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 15:44:00 EDT

Overhead shelves are one logical answer to the do-it-yourself dilemma of finding more space in your home or condo. Shelves hung over doorways, above cupboards or over windows not only add storage space, but also add a new decor update opportunity.

Contributor: Kate Sheridan
Published: Apr 18, 2006

Where to Shop for Vintage Clothing in Southwestern Michigan

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Kate Sheridan) — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 10:19:00 EDT

With a year-round calendar of costume parties and historical celebrations, residents in southwestern Michigan make shopping for vintage clothing - at its coolest, most imaginative and most colorful - a favorite past-time, so retailers cater to this.

Contributor: Kate Sheridan
Published: Apr 18, 2006

Beach Bonanza! A Michigan Guide to Berrien County's Secret Public Beaches

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Kate Sheridan) — Sat, 15 Apr 2006 10:38:00 EDT

These 7 beaches are so secluded that visitors overlook them in their hurry to get a blanket down anywhere there's obvious sun and sand. Their amenities range from nothing but a strip of sand beneath forested dunes, to a full-service beach-house and cafe.

Contributor: Kate Sheridan
Published: Apr 15, 2006

Memorial Day Weekend Events & Festivals in Southwestern Michigan

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Kate Sheridan) — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 20:29:00 EDT

Southwestern Michigan eyes Memorial Day as the year's economic harbinger. With so much riding on tourist trade, tiny towns and quaint villages work hard to offer an array of activities, events and festivals to lure visitors beyond the beaches.

Contributor: Kate Sheridan
Published: Apr 14, 2006

Rural Relocation: Is Moving to the Country for You?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Kate Sheridan) — Sun, 09 Apr 2006 23:58:00 EDT

Most modern-day pioneers who've relocated to rural America admit they weren't prepared for the dramatic lifestyle changes that characterize "the good life." Heading to the heartlands? Here's a quick checklist to make that transformation easier.

Contributor: Kate Sheridan
Published: Apr 09, 2006