Up North for the Fourth
Red, white and blue is a color scheme embraced year-round by Americans, but one we particularly love to sport in our outfits – or see exploding in the sky – on Independence Day. Last year, the average U.S. household spent…
Merchant Spotlight: L & Company
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.
Community comes together over ice cream
For the past 70 years, people around the globe have marveled at the breaking of world records in anything from the longest river dance line to the most hamburgers eaten in three minutes. On Saturday, June 11, Buy Nearby Guy and his small gang of handlers had the distinct privilege of consuming a portion of the LONGEST ice cream dessert known to man.
Merchant Spotlight: House of Pure Vin
This week’s merchant spotlight serves as proof to Detroiters that the city is more than motors – it’s also a haven for Michigan wine, thanks to House of Pure Vin, a wine retail store that opened in December 2015. Co-owned…
Five must-visit Michigan brunch spots
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.
Merchant Spotlight: Gazelle Sports
Today's Merchant Spotlight has been a Michigan staple since 1985. Beginning its journey in Kalamazoo, Gazelle Sports was created with the intent to encourage a healthy lifestyle and celebrate its community. This retailer has since opened three additional locations across Michigan…
Seven new Michigan businesses to visit this spring
Michigan welcomed more than warm weather to the state this spring. New businesses opened up all across the state, including six in some of our favorite downtown neighborhoods. From outfitters to New York-style pizza, these businesses offer plenty of ways…
Merchant Spotlight: iCare Phone Repair
This Merchant Spotlight is an Okemos-born company, taking care of the thing you cherish most: your cell phone! iCare Repair started in 2012 and already has seven locations across Michigan. Their portfolio covers just about everything, including smartphones, iPads, iPods and…
A Greater Detroit guide to St. Paddy’s Day
From traditional Irish breakfasts to all-you-can-eat buffets, Detroit has a lot to offer this St. Paddy’s Day. Check out some of the area’s plans for the big day, and how you can #buynearby! MCSHANE’S IRISH PUB / Detroit This Corktown…
Four new Michigan businesses for your inner foodie
February welcomed a range of new food options to Michigan. From sushi burritos to Fruity Pebbles-inspired donuts, Michiganders will be torn on what restaurant to try next. THE DAILY DINETTE / Ferndale This Ferndale diner is the perfect mix of…