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THE IMPORTANCE OF PUPPY LOVE LOCAL JOURNALIST IMPACTS COMMUNITY ADULT DATING IN 2019

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Good News

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Man About Town

20 Fashion

14 The Importance of Puppy Love

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Reflections

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10 Queen of the Road

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11 Financial Facts

26 My Community

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Goes a Long Way We’ve all heard time is money. I’m not sure many people actually believe it. If they do, assigning value may be tough. I’m a business owner and have learned key areas that you may need a value reminder on. These include: Services, Advertising and Sponsorships.

I call these areas, appropriately, SAS. This is because most individuals have very strong opinions on one or all of these investment areas. I do too, and here’s why. I run a professional services company that does marketing and advertising. I also publish magazines. Normally, I wouldn’t talk about these things in my column, but I’ve had interesting conversations recently and now is the perfect time.

Professional Services There are a lot of companies that offer by-the-hour services that have most of the overhead built into human capital. That’s right. It costs a lot to employ people and give them benefits including a decent place to work, computers, supplies and health care. We must charge for time. That’s what we sell: ideas and service. It could be graphic design, public relations, plumbing, accounting, etc. Remember, when you’re working with a services organization, just because they are not selling widgets (something tangible), there are many costs that need to be covered for them to succeed.

Advertising I can’t tell you how many people we run into who start a new organization, project or campaign without considering the true investment needed to get results. It’s a pain point I’ve witnessed. I know it’s hard to plan for the investment since it’s usually the last item of the budget. Many organizations are disappointed at the result because there wasn’t a fleshed-out integrated strategy to bring results. Consider traditional (including print) and digital. I’m always amazed by those who want to be covered in a print publication but don’t believe in advertising in one. It’s bizarre. Publications cannot cover the community without advertising support. Period.

Sponsorship There are so many wonderful organizations out there doing great activities that support the community. When companies connect with those efforts and help move them forward through sponsorships, it says something about the company. For me, it makes a powerful statement regarding what the organization believes in. And I think stakeholders respond to that message.

Sponsorships should be a part of an integrated strategy. And I’m happy to say there are sponsorships available for any area that you might be interested in.

As purchasers, we should pay attention and support those organizations that invest in activities we care about.

We’re in the month of love, and I can say that I love SAS and our community and – of course – all of you. Happy Valentines Day! ■

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MERIDIAN HISTORICAL VILLAGE WINS AWARD FOR BEST WEDDING VENUE The Lansing Bridal Association awarded the Meridian Historical Village with the 2018 Best Businesses for Wedding Venues Award based on the natural setting of the village in Central Park. “The Friends of Historic Meridian would like to thank the Township Park Commission and the Parks and Recreation Department for their hard work in keeping up the village grounds as well as the Meridian Garden Club for their countless hours of making the village a beautiful landscape,” said Jane Rose, executive director of the Meridian Historical Village. ■

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The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced the addition of Amanda Fischer as the new communications and public policy coordinator to the chamber’s growing team. Fischer will help manage and coordinate the chamber’s marketing, communications and business advocacy efforts. “We are excited to welcome Amanda to the LRCC team to help us build a better chamber, a stronger community and a more vibrant region,” said Eric Dimoff, vice president of marketing and communications. “The chamber’s growing team will allow us to enhance our high level of customer service and continue to deliver value and outstanding experiences to the more than 1,100 businesses and the Greater Lansing region that we serve.” ■

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WHAT IS

LOVE

BY MELIK BROWN

MAN ABOUT TOWN What is love? I could spend a day explaining what love is not. What good would that serve? No doubt you have your own woes.

There are so many songs. The J. Geils Band said “Love Stinks.” Justin Timberlake said that he “Can't Drink You Away.” Chris Stapleton crooned “Sometimes I Cry.” Many tragedies have been written with the theme of love. Yet how many euphoric stories do you recall about love?

I know of one: my “second” mom and her childhood sweetheart turned love of her life.

I visited their house when the chaos got too thick in mine. I wasn’t necessarily an invited guest in the beginning. I just kept showing up and they welcomed me. Eventually, I went from “I guess you're here, you might as well eat dinner” to them having my favorite treats when I visited. Their story was full of this thing called life. They were separated by war, and when they could be together, they married. Together they faced the death of a child. They raised three children, lived humbly and loved freely. Lloyd and Sheila Hurlburt were the barometer of all that I knew what true love for each other meant.

Their love wasn’t perfect, but their honesty was. Their giving of themselves was as close to love as I ever saw. ‘Till death did they part.

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Love is as varied as a bucket of snowflakes.

They are many facsimiles of love. But love ...

Love is not something that you receive. Love is not conditional. Love has no expectation.

A true everlasting love is a love that is giving. To love another, you have to love yourself. Then you’ll be able to freely give love to another. Knowing your worth means you will know who is worthy of your love.

Love is not about trinkets and superficial words or actions. However, it can be simple.

Love is thoughtful. Love is meaningful. Love is the unexpected hug. Love is the perfect token of appreciation for your loved one.

Love is a feeling that flows into action. Love is light. Light shines bright and helps love flourish. When love flourishes, there is life.

That life should compel you to be the best you that you can be. Your love should live in the very actions that you do. Well, to me that defines what is love. You? Go with love. ■ Melik Brown is a Lansing resident most known for #LansingMade, with a mission to highlight the positive, initiate enlightening conversation and bring people together. Melik has a family of five plus one dog. He enjoys spending time with good people.

REFLECTIONS

BY TEECE ARONIN

yourself on not having killed yet? Do you love your job? Or if not your job, do you love – and I mean truly appreciate – the things it provides?

It seems to me that love is more than romance and jewelry even in February; that love is whatever keeps our souls a little warmer. Love could be a passion for a higher power, devotion to your kids or commitment to your work, paid or volunteer, and that maybe love is the art you make on your day off.

LOVE IS

It’s easy, in February, to become hyper-focused on love or our perceived lack of it. Television ads press our noses against the frosty windows of excited couples who gush over diamond rings that, in truth, might be the most solid thing those couples have in common.

If there’s no one in our lives from whom we are likely to receive such a gift, we might feel somehow “less than.” What if we look at love in broader terms

You might have read this quote or some similar iteration, “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.”

No one ever said it had to be love for the person who brings you diamonds. It could be love for all the other things that propel you forward every day, and love of self, I hope, is one of them.

and not through the goggles shoved over our eyes by those with more commercial interests? Love can be defined in many different ways, the romantic love we have for our significant other is different than the love we have for our mother or friends.

Happy February, everybody. ■

Do you love that dog curled up by your bed or the cat who flops on your keyboard as you begin to type?

Do you love your friends? Do you love your home or even just that corner of it with the plants you pride

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CAREERS FOR CONSIDERATION

BY CHRISTOPHER NAGY

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She was planning to retire in 2008 after Opera House; Wheatfield Bed and Breakfast; OF G nearly three decades on the job.

The Grand in Essexville; Crystal Gardens in the IN D Howell and Detroit areas; the beaches of St. Joseph, D WE “The reason I started the business was, first, I was Grand Haven and South Haven; the golf courses of

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Couples forgetting to get the marriage license.

Pamela Klusack has seen her share of wedding-day hiccups in the nearly 15 years since she became a wedding officiant and started Matrimony & More.

Based out of Mason, Klusack has traveled all over Michigan and into Ohio in her business to conduct services for people making the leap, tying the knot and beginning their lives together as one. The advantages she provides couples over a traditional ceremony can be boiled down to a single issue: It’s all about you.

“It’s all about the flexibility; being able to create their ceremony; making this their day, not mine,” Klusack said. “Allowing the photographers to have access to taking the pictures that they want to capture the special moments. Picking the day and time and also location of where you want your special day to be. I also provide my couples with tons of samples so that they can create what they want me to perform.”

Klusack started Matrimony & More in 2005 while working in the Ingham County Clerk’s Office

only going to be 55 when I retired so I wanted to do something else besides stay at home,” she said.

“Working in the clerk’s office, I noticed a lot of couples were asking if we knew anyone that would marry them other than churches, so that started my wheels turning and I started my business of marrying couples.”

After becoming ordained online, Klusack immediately began seeing couples off on their lives together. One of the first ceremonies she presided over took place inside the Meridian Mall in Meridian Township, where Klusack said she had as many – if not more – wedding-day jitters as the bride and groom.

“They had a giveaway wedding and it was performed in the center of the mall,” she said. “I was asked to perform that wedding. I would say that was the most nervous because of all the people that were there to watch the wedding.”

Eagle Eye, Timber Ridge, Brookshire and Owosso Country Club; private homes; on the Michigan State University campus; and many more locations.

She even oversaw one wedding that took place in a patient’s room at Sparrow Hospital.

“I have no timeframe; if I am available the same day you call, I will perform your wedding,” she said.

For more information on Klusack and Matrimony & More, visit matrimonyandmore.com. ■ Christopher Nagy is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University and has more than 20 years of experience in journalism. He rarely misses a Motor City Comic Con or Michigan Renaissance Festival.

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ADULT DA T I N G

IN THE AGE OF THE INTERNET

BY ADAM LANSDELL

As an adult, there’s more to worry about in the world of dating than whether you picked the right outfit or you’ve selected the perfect restaurant for a great first impression. The formalities of dating are plenty to worry about, but there are bigger things on the line than reeling in the right fish from the sea.

Simply put, dating can be dangerous if you’re not careful. When meeting someone in hopes of allowing them to enter your life, potentially forever, you may be a in a haze of hopefulness that can distract you from

considering things like your personal safety. While your intentions might be purely innocent, you can never be certain what’s motivating your suitor.

According to a consumer alert from the Michigan attorney general’s office, many dating services and the people connected to them aim to leverage vulnerable daters in many ways. The office stresses the importance of personal awareness in relation to financial and physical pressures that could lead to harm.

As you age, you may find yourself less willing to explore the public dating scene, instead relying on dating sites to find your perfect match. While these often seem safer and more efficient than meeting someone at a bar or through a friend, they harbor their own set of concerns to be aware of. Here are just a few to consider, according to the attorney general.

Financial risks

Avoid being saddled with an expensive dating site contract that does not provide results but cannot be canceled, possibly leading to collection efforts and negative information that affects your credit report and credit score.

FEATURE Security and safety risks

Avoid becoming a victim of stalking or identity theft if your personal information is misused by other dating service members, company employees or others who gain access to information about you. In addition, most dating services do not perform criminal background checks on members.

Privacy risks

Do not use an email address you use for other purposes and avoid using any address that contains your name or your employer or school name when signing up for a dating service. Instead, use an alternate email address from a service that will permit you to open an account without giving out your personal information.

Your personal and financial information should always be safeguarded, and you should be wary of providing them unless it’s necessary and trusted. Be extremely suspicious of any requests for money, especially before you have met the person face to face. In addition, be wary of requests to meet at private locations on a first meeting, be sure to always notify a friend or family member of your whereabouts and leave all available information about the person you will be meeting with your contact. ■ Adam Lansdell is currently the communications specialist, team lead at M3 Group of Lansing.

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Big Sur, California Nothing beats the sound of the Pacific Ocean at sunset, and there is no better way to get some alone time with your significant other than taking a hike through the majestic redwoods. Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn is one of the oldest and quirkiest inns in the area, and from there you can make your way to stunning Pfeiffer State Park, McWay Falls, and the famous and seriously romantic Bixby Bridge. Stop and kiss along the way.

JOURNEY OF LOVE

BY LISA ALLEN-KOST

Hope Town and Elbow Cay, Bahamas If you are looking for the most beautiful beach in the world, you will want to book a trip to Hope Town. You can get there with a short flight from Miami to Marsh Harbor, a then a beautiful ferry to the island. The blue sky, the daily “junkaroos,” and the world-famous snorkeling and diving locations are bound to get your heart beating. You can rent a romantic bungalow from Hope Town Hideaways at hopetown.com and fall in love all over again.

Travel and love are like peanut butter and jelly: You can have one without the other, but they are so much better together. Travel can survive without love; we have all traveled with people we are not in love with, but can real love survive without travel?

Psychology Today said that all human beings need both security and challenge. Because traveling interrupts the status quo and deepens our understanding of ourselves and our partners, it can be the best thing you can do to keep love alive and thriving.

Here are some of the most romantic getaways to help you get started:

Santorini, Greece If the lovers everywhere aren’t enough to get your heart started, then the scenery will. Santorini is one of the top destinations for the newly engaged, married, and for those longing for an out-of-this-world experience and heart-racing sunsets.

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STAY WARM AND STILL SAVE MONEY THIS WINTER WITH THESE SIMPLE TIPS We all love a cozy and warm home in the winter, but along with that comfort sometimes comes high energy costs. Here are five simple ways to be cozy this winter season and still save some money.

may be needed. For door drafts, door sweeps placed at the bottom of your doors will help block any drafts.

Thermostat Setting

If you have a fireplace, make sure your damper is always closed when it’s not in use. Chimneys are drafty no matter what, so make sure you pay close attention to any airflow near your fireplace.

Keeping your thermostat at a lower setting can save you money. According to energy.gov, you can save as much as 10 percent a year on heating costs by turning your thermostat down 7 to 10 degrees from its normal setting while you are at work. Tip: It costs more to turn the thermostat all the way off and then back on. Turning your thermostat down to a lower setting, rather than off, when you’re away will save you more money.

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Properly insulating and maintaining your home to prevent unwanted drafts can be relatively inexpensive.

Caulking and weatherstripping can save you 5 percent to 30 percent on your heating bills. You can also use heavy curtains or blinds to keep drafts at bay, but if you are dealing with an older home, some caulking

Most people only think about utilizing their ceiling fans during the summer, but did you know that you can also use them during winter months? When your fan is rotating clockwise at a low speed, it pulls the cold air up. This gentle updraft pushes warm air, which naturally rises to the ceiling, back down. This will

actually make your home feel warmer, which allows you to lower the thermostat temperature. Ceiling fans should turn clockwise in the winter, counterclockwise in the summer.

By making simple changes around your home this winter, you can save money and stay warm and cozy.

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BY RICH ADAMS When Sarah Swistak was a child, she would scribble on a yellow notepad, making line after line of curlicues. Her parents asked what she was doing, and she told them she was writing stories. Today Swistak, as evening news anchor at Fox 47 (WSYM-TV) in Lansing, tells stories about the city and its residents as a broadcast journalist. It is a career she takes seriously.

“What I love most about anchoring is the platform it gives me to really make an impact in my community,” Swistak said, bouncing her 7-month-old daughter, Cecily, on her knee. “But more than that I love being able to make a difference in my small corner of the world, and I feel my position as a broadcast journalist enables me to do that.”

Making a difference, for instance, by reporting on cancer-related issues. Swistak lost her brother, Steve, to esophageal cancer in 2015, and she has transformed that loss into a quest to spread the word about cancer and its treatment.

Her series of reports on cancer carried the hashstag #SWISSTRONG, which is the hashtag her brother used during his fight against cancer, a fight he lost four years ago.

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“Being able to tell other people about a new scan or stories of hope and survival is my way of keeping his name in people’s mind and in their hearts,” Swistak said.

Swistak originally wanted to write for a newspaper, but after taking her first print journalism class at Michigan State University, she realized it was not her calling. Her father suggested broadcast journalism might be perfect for her, and it’s been her career ever since.

Another cause that hits close to home for the West Bloomfield native is bullying. Swistak said she was bullied as a child and works hard to help kids today who are taunted and tormented by bullies.

“People would never guess it because I am smiling all the time and have that sort of upbeat personality, but I was terribly bullied as a child,” Swistak said. “I remember eating my lunch alone in a bathroom stall because I wanted to be away from the people who were teasing me.”

She told a story about a boy named Runo who was being taunted at school because he wore purple gloves.

Swistak reached out on her Facebook page and asked everyone to wear something purple and post a photo to tell Runo how awesome purple was.

Another bullying case involved a girl named Makayla, whose mother reached out to Swistak when she said Makayla had been bullied. Makayla’s mother said they had to move her to a different school because of the teasing and taunting, and Makayla was having a hard time at her new school.

“I wrote her a letter of support and she taped it to her mirror by her dresser,” Swistak said. “She told me she read the letter every day, and that’s what got her through the day, knowing that people cared and knowing that it will get better.” Swistak worked at television stations in Montana, Minnesota and Pennsylvania before returning to mid-Michigan five years ago.

“I wasn’t one of those people who wanted to leave Michigan and move to California or New York or work for the network. That was never my dream,” she said.

“I am too much of a family person, so if I couldn’t drive to my mom’s house in an hour, I wasn’t happy. I always wanted to come back home.” ■

COLORING CORNER

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Take a break by bringing out your inner child to enjoy some coloring! This page has been printed on glossy paper. To get the best results when coloring on glossy paper, we recommend using permanent markers from brands such as Sharpie or BIC. If you would like to print this design on your own paper, visit cawlm.com. To view more coloring pages from artist Jeanette Wummel, visit RootsOfDesign.com. â–

Jeanette Wummel is a graphic design specialist at M3 Group. She loves all things whimsical and geeky. She enjoys creating art in all medias. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, friends and her rescue dog, Peaches.

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You love your dog. You took your time researching the breed and searched until you found your perfect match. Your pup loves you too, so how do you show your “puppy love?”

Appreciate your dog’s love by being sure to spend as much time with him as you can. Playing, training and even brushing are wonderful ways to bond with your four-legged friend. You may be a big fan of hugging and kissing your dog because that is how humans show affection, but understand that most dogs see hugs as a threat. Be sure to watch your dog for the signs of stress – eyes, ears and tail are just a few of the ways dogs can show stress. If any signs are there, stop what you are doing. Dogs don’t

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socialize the same way we do, so we will have to compromise when finding ways to show our love.

I researched and found that there are numerous studies that show having a dog is good for the heart.

Studies have shown that a person’s blood pressure goes down when they get a dog. So, when you get home, hang out on the couch and pet your pup – it will be mutually beneficial.

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner remember to keep the plants and flowers you get out of your dog’s reach. There are hundreds of plants that produce substances that are dangerous to your dog.

How vulnerable they are will depend on your dog’s

size and the amount ingested. This also holds true for many foods. Chocolate is one of the top gifts for Valentine’s Day and also one of the most dangerous foods your dog can ingest. You can check this website for a list: aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control.

If your dog eats a plant or chocolate, call your veterinarian immediately.

Keep your pup safe and sound with plenty of belly rubs and dog treats this Valentine’s Day! ■ Jill Bailey is the media manager at M3 Group.

Having a lifelong love of dogs, Jill decided to get her training certification in 2012. Visit caninecoaches.com for more information.

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I’m often given items that people believe could be made into a cool craft. This time I was given a heavy-duty poster tube. I had countless ideas for this but decided this time I wanted to make something for my home.

What you'll need ● Twine ● Scissors ● Hot-glue gun and glue ● A large, long container like a poster tube or two large oatmeal containers ● Long branches or other items to stick in the finished vase

What to do 1. If you are using two large oatmeal containers instead of a single long tube, you will want to cut off the end of one. Take that container and glue it on top of the other container, creating one long open container. If you have trouble gluing them together, packaging tape or duct tape can be used.

2. Starting at the top of your tube, place a dot

of hot glue and place the end of your twine in it. You will have to let it dry for a moment.

Without pulling too hard, start wrapping the twine around the tube. Add glue spots here and there on the container as you are wrapping to make it more secure.

3. When you finish wrapping the twine, secure the end with hot glue.

4. There are many things you can place in your vase. Finding dry branches in the yard is the easiest. I added paper hearts to mine to make it go with the season. If you add rocks or pebbles to the bottom of your container, it will make it harder to knock over and easier to stick your items into it. ■

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Love and beauty are McDonald’s tricks of the trade

BY ALICIA FINCH It’s February and it’s safe to say that love is in the air. For Heather McDonald, owner and president of Gala Rentals, Graham Banquet Center, Chiavari Chairs of Michigan and Whipped Bakery, love is in the air 365 days a year. McDonald is a little along the lines of Lansing’s very own Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty. And that’s just what she does.

“My absolute favorite thing is to see the joy brought to people through this industry and to make everyone happy,” McDonald said. “Being involved in that crucial moment in their life is amazing.”

The banquet hall offers a chapel and hall with a historically modern feel and an industrial twist on country elegance.

“No event is too large, and I never take more than four weddings in a week between the businesses,” McDonald explained.

Spreading her passion even further, McDonald expanded her services last fall when she purchased Whipped Bakery from former owner Randy Umfleet and moved the establishment to the

It all began with a passion for interior design that, accompanied with hard work, transformed into a fulfilling career. McDonald started her profession with a small decorating company called Decorating by Heather, which morphed into what is now known as Gala Rentals, a larger-scale rental company that provides everything event-related.

Frandor Shopping Center in Lansing. McDonald considers the Frandor area as the capital of desserts and feels that was the icing on the cake for her and her businesses. She offers the same recipes as the previous owner as well as a few new ones. Another new addition to the bakery is it now offers more than just baked goods. McDonald has transformed the establishment into a boutique bakery where customers can find aprons and utensils as well as an incoming clothing line.

Wedding cake by Whipped

McDonald soon established Chiavari Chairs and in 2016 took ownership of Graham Banquet Center in Laingsburg. McDonald took her love of interior design into her new hall, adding features like a hidden garden, gazebo and flower beds.

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COVER STORY McDonald offers a one-stop shop for any bride or event. From the tasty treats to the decorations and venue, McDonald has something for everyone. She is actively involved in every aspect of her businesses. The hands-on approach she carries with her through all of her business ventures helps set the pace for her staff. McDonald has traveled all over Michigan for events from weddings to celebrations of life.

“I love my career, meeting new customers and helping people find that vision,” McDonald said.

She may specialize in love-based celebrations like weddings and anniversaries, but McDonald is knowledgeable in every aspect of event planning, including corporate events, private parties and much more.

“We have done about 500 or so weddings,” McDonald said. “They (the chairs) have a lot to tell if they could talk.”

Chandeliers adorn the ceilings of Graham Banquet Center

Gala Rentals Graham Banquet Center

McDonald credited her husband and family as being her biggest supporters. The full-time mother and owner of multiple businesses knows the importance of spending time with her family. Being able to make her own schedule and having a trustworthy staff allows McDonald the flexibility to spend a day with her husband and kids.

“The time I can have with my family is most important,” McDonald explained.

“It’s hard to juggle both, but I don’t know how to do anything else.”

McDonald believes that “everything happens for a reason” and feels blessed to have the gifts she has been given. It shows in her excitement when talking that she truly loves her work. In a business full of love, McDonald truly pours her heart and soul into all that she does. ■ Alicia Finch is a journalism graduate of the University of Akron and is now residing in Mason. When not playing with her yorkie poo, she enjoys her coral reef tank and all things fitness related.

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Put the sweetened condensed milk and the chocolate chips in a small saucepan. Place over low to medium heat and stir with a large spoon until chips are melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy. Remove from heat and put into a small serving bowl. Place a strawberry and/or marshmallow onto the end of a wooden skewer and dip into the chocolate. To keep the fondue from getting too hard, stir the mixture about every five minutes with a small spoon. Store covered in the fridge. If you need to reheat, put in the microwave and heat in 15- to 20-second intervals until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy again!

There isn’t always time to create fancy pastries for your valentine. This recipe for two-ingredient chocolate fondue is easy, works with lots of different foods and is something you can enjoy making with the kids.

AN EASY RECIPE TO LOVE INGREDIENTS

● 14-ounce can of sweetened condensed milk ● 2 cups of milk-chocolate chips ● Fresh strawberries or marshmallows

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HINTS AND TIPS ● When working with kids, use toothpicks and a lower volume of chocolate in the bowl. ●

The chocolate is quite warm, but simply turning your fruits or treats in the chocolate by hand gives a nice coating so that you don’t have to use a skewer.

● The world is your oyster! Dip almost anything, including pretzel rods, apples, granola bars and more. ● Fruit should be as cold as possible for setting up a hard coating. ■ Cathy Blatnik grew up in Maryland, but has lived in Michigan for almost 17 years with her family, which includes her husband, adult stepson, adult daughter and a son in high school. She has been baking and cooking for as long as she can remember in Cathy’s “Kitchen.”

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BY CAROLINE OLMEDA

Not many 22-year-olds can say they’ve been a part of the bridal industry for 16 years. Sarah Bland, manager and soon-to-be owner of Pierre’s Bridal in Lansing, however, has grown up working at her parents’ store. Since her mother, Virginia, passed away in January 2018, Bland has had to step into her figurative shoes, but no one is more equipped to take over.

“I’ve never had another job,” Bland said. “Pierre’s is home.” Bland truly grew into her role at Pierre’s, and loyal customers know it too.

only know the dresses.” That’s changing, however, as she added, “All my brides have the feeling and the emotions when they find their dress, and now I say ‘Wow, it’s a real feeling!’ – it isn’t just something my mom told me to say to people.”

According to Statista, there are approximately 2.5 million weddings each year in the United States. For the bride, the dress is the biggest part of one of the biggest days of their lives, so choosing the right one

isn’t always easy. In the coming years, Bland explained, she doesn’t “want to open new locations; I just want to have a better Pierre’s.”

Working closely with brides on a daily basis, Bland said, “If I can help make that process easier and memorable, then I’ve achieved my goal.” ■ Caroline Olmeda is a senior at Michigan State University studying advertising management.

When not playing with her Great Dane, Georgia, she enjoys cooking and hanging out with friends

“Ever since I was little, I’ve had people coming in saying, ‘Wow, you’re so old now! I remember when I first came in here and you were in that back fitting room, running around in the dresses,’” Bland said.

Bland’s mother was, and still is to many, the face of Pierre’s. Carrying on a family legacy is a big job, but Bland has already started creating a vision board because she “has a lot of goals for the store.” Of those goals, becoming mid-Michigan’s and Lansing’s premier bridal shop is at the top of the list. She would never want to lose Pierre’s family-owned appeal, however, adding that “sometimes when you become too big and too corporate, you lose that authenticity.”

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Surprise your loved one with a unique Valentine’s Day experience. Leave it up to the Lansing Symphony Orchestra to take you on a journey through time with your favorite Rat Pack songs. This performance celebrates the classic songs of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and Dean Martin with brand-new orchestrations. Visit lansingsymphony.org for more information.

Free Lunch Friday at Kellie’s Consignments Free Lunch Friday is the first Friday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pass out your business cards, shop the sales and enjoy lunch.

RSVP is necessary as it lets them know how much food to prepare. The event is on Eventbrite. Visit kelliesconsignments.com for more information.

FEBRUARY 8-10 Mid-Michigan Women’s Expo There will be over 250 exhibits and seminars tailored to women and their families when the event comes to the Lansing Center. Bring your friends and family to explore all that the expo has to offer – health, fitness, fashion, finance, food and fun. The expo features exhibits and seminars on fashion, hair styling, vacation, travel, jewelry, health care, home décor, cooking and much more. Spend the day or spend the weekend. The expo is open to the public. Tickets are available at the door or online at KohlerExpo.com. Hours are 10 a.m.to 6 p.m. Feb. 8-9 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 10.

FEBRUARY 9-10 2019 Capital Showcase Meet Hosted by Red Cedar Gymnastics, this annual event will take place at Lansing Community College.

Visit redcedargymnastics.com for more information.

FEBRUARY 9 Annual Art & Craft Beer Fest The seventh annual Art & Craft Beer Fest will be held from noon to 10 p.m. Feb. 9. The festival will kick off with a ceremonial firkin tapping at noon.

Art & Craft Beer Fest is an indoor festival hosted at four Lansing venues that features art, live art demos, comedy, short films and music. All venues are located on Washington Avenue in REO Town, just a short walk from one another. It’s the best kind of winter festival because you only go outside to go to the next venue.

Visit artandcraftbeerfest.com for more information.

FEBRUARY 10 Lansing Model Railroad Club Open House The Lansing Model Railroad Club is hosting its annual winter open house. Spectators can get a bird’s-eye view of most of the layout from an overhead walkway. Trains run using the North Coast Engineering digital command control system. See the club’s efforts to restore the Michigan Avenue Tower, which was moved in September 2016. The layout is housed in the former Grand Trunk Western Millett Depot. Visit lmrc.org for more information.

FEBRUARY 14 Conversation and Cocoa with the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame Jessica Kane is a Ph.D. candidate from Michigan State University who studies 18th century British woman authors and the way they used their novels to assert women’s agency at a time when being a woman who published was a pretty scandalous thing. Visit michiganwomenshalloffame.org for more information.

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The MSU Rodeo Club originated in 1969. In addition to organizing the Spartan Stampede, the club sends a team to compete in various rodeos throughout the Ozarks region. Proceeds of the rodeo will be used by the MSU Rodeo Club to cover travel costs for MSU intercollegiate rodeo competitors. It will also help provide scholarship funds for current and prospective MSU students. Visit msurodeoclub.com for more information.

FEBRUARY 17 Love Lansing Party for Lansing Schools Art Education JiveOne5even, a local art and design company, and Green Door Bar & Grill are proud to host the fifth annual charitable Love Lansing Party with proceeds going to the Lansing Public Schools elementary art programs. Over the first four years the event has raised over $21,000 to purchase art materials, sponsor summer art camps and student scholarships, and provide exposure to local artists. The event runs from 1:30 to 8 p.m. at the Green Door Bar & Grill in Lansing. Admission is $10.

FEBRUARY 23 FALCONERS at Abrams Planetarium FALCONERS is designed to allow children or adults of all ages with special needs and unique challenges (such as autism or developmental disabilities) and their families to have an enriching educational experience in a safe and welcoming environment. In February, the program is partnering with its friends at Abrams Planetarium on the Michigan State University campus for a special Star Safari program. This will be a different format from normal events because the program will have scheduled activities rather than drop-in stations. Come explore the stars and discover that many of the constellations we see are pictures of animals. Guests will learn a little bit about the mythology behind the constellations and some facts about the animals they represent. The sensoryfriendly theater presentation will begin shortly after 10 a.m. Live animals and crafts in the lobby will begin afterwards. This event takes place at Abrams Planetarium on the MSU campus. There is a charge of $1.50 per person for this off-site event. Visit potterparkzoo.org/falconers for more information. ■

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MY COMMUNITY 34TH ANNUAL MLK HOLIDAY LUNCHEON The 34th annual MLK Holiday Luncheon brought 1,600 attendees to the Lansing Center on Jan. 21 to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Guest speakers included Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Lansing Mayor Andy Schor. Keynote speaker was former Virginia Gov. L. Douglas Wilder. The event featured entertainment from the Tabernacle of David Choir, Music of the Dream Orchestra and presentations of scholarships to local youth who wrote about the event’s theme, “Be the change you want to see in the world.” ■

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Sarah Schultz has lived in the Lansing area since 2009. She received master’s degree in nursing with a major in nursemidwifery from Frontier Nursing University in 2018. Her nursing experience includes cardiac care as well as labor, delivery and postpartum care at McLaren Greater Lansing. In addition to providing both GYN and OB care, Schultz sees OB patients as a health care facilitator in Alliance’s Centering Pregnancy program. She particularly enjoys working with teens as well as women going through menopause. Schultz has a passion for learning and plans to obtain her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Frontier Nursing University.

Penny Wirsing began her career at Lansing Community College, allowing her to hold down a job, take care of her only daughter and get the degree that would jump start her career. From Michigan National Bank and conducting environmental management at the Torrance Refinery in California to hosting 14,000 women in the Society of Women Engineers, Wirsing has done it all. Wirsing credited LCC for building the foundation that would end up creating a platform for her to speak to thousands of women. Wirsing helped level the playing field in a male-dominated workforce by giving women everywhere the confidence they needed to pursue their own dreams.

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Her role at the organization includes operations, marketing, strategy, financing, cultivation of company culture, human resources, compliance with safety regulations, sales and public relations. Johnson was the 2016 recipient of the Greater Lansing Entrepreneurial Spirit Award.

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PRICE

Estriol/Estradiol [50%/50%] 0.5 mg/0.5 Gm Topical Cream

$60/mo

Testosterone 1% Topical Cream (VersaBase®)

$80/mo

Estriol/Estradiol {80%120%) 1 mg/Gm/Testosterone 1 mg/Gm

$70/mo

Testosterone 10% Topical Lipoderm®

$100/mo

Testosterone 5% (WIW) Topical Lipoderm® (FormulaPlus TM BUD Study) $85/mo Testosterone 5%/Chrysin 5% Topical Cream

$110/mo

Progesterone 100 mg/mL

$50/mo

Progesterone 200 mglmL

$60/mo

Progesterone Capsules 50 mg, 75 mg, 100 mg, SR

$60/mo

Progesterone Capsules 50 mg, 75 mg, 100 mg, IR

$60/mo

Estradiol Vaginal Cream 0.2% - 0.02%

Starting at $70/mo

Estriol Vaginal Cream 0.2% - 0.02%

Starting at $70/mo

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