You’ve seen trees in the department stores since before Halloween. It’s no surprise the Holidays are right around the corner. We’ve compiled a list of tree farms to find the perfect centerpiece for your Christmas celebration. Along with trees, many…
During Michigan’s deer hunting season, hunters flock to all parts of the state in hopes of nabbing the perfect deer for sport or to fill the family freezer with venison ... But as family and friends head into the woods,…
You can feel it in the air. You can see it in the trees. But better yet, you can taste it. That’s right, it’s fall. In the Mitten, that means picking fresh Michigan apples, sipping warm cider and buying cinnamon…
As the days get shorter and we begin to look for the first leaves turning from green to russet, the weather is perfect for some autumn outdoor adventures. A good place to get started is at this week’s Merchant Spotlight,…
Flanked by a cake shaped like the Buy Nearby Guy mascot as well as one-of-a-kind jewelry designed at Linn & Owen Jewelers, James P. Hallan of the Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) today reminded shoppers that buying from retailers in their…
If you’ve been hitting the stores to get your children ready for school, your spending is part of the $27.3 billion expected to be spent nationwide this year on back-to-school shopping for apparel and accessories, electronics, shoes and schools supplies…
Shopping in a college town can be hard when you need a store that fits both your style and your budget. That’s why this week’s merchant spotlight is Belle Row Boutique, an East Lansing favorite that offers stylish clothes at…
This week’s Merchant Spotlight is Elderly Instruments, a family-owned music retailer that celebrated its 44th birthday today! The retailer started out in 1972 selling about 15 used instruments in a small basement in East Lansing. Now it is a mainstay…
Today’s Merchant Spotlight is L & Company, a full-service salon in Old Town Saginaw that can give you more than a standard cut. Opened in August 2015, L & Company is all about accentuating customers’ beauty and health with natural products and services. It’s a dream project turned reality for owner and hairstylist Lynette Smith, a Buena Vista Township native.
Enjoy a mimosa and support our state’s economy all in one leisurely morning! These restaurants’ brunch specials are some of the best in the Mitten, and we’ve got the photos to prove it. Scroll down and explore what these Michigan spots are dishing up, but beware — you might get hungry.