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MAY 2021 PUBLISHERS

Maria Ragone | maria.ragone@lifestylepubs.com, Russ Ragone | russ.ragone@lifestylepubs.com

It's all about the ladies this month!

DOG MOMS, CAT MOMS, PLANT MOMS, HUMAN MOMS— CALLING ALL MOMS AND PSEUDO-MOMS! We’re celebrating you this month and sharing stories of the difference you all make in our community. We are so proud of the women

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in and around West Bloomfield, and we want you to know that no matter your age or

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occupation, you are a unique and crucial part of who we are as a whole.

Joe Lease

In this issue, you'll have the opportunity to get to know three female business owners in our community (page 12), a female pet loss grief specialist (page 24) and a female professional organizer (page 34). Additionally, we caught up with Dr. Avula of Onward Foot and Ankle (page 20), who is encouraging women to prioritize their foot and ankle health this year, and we were also able to obtain mouthwatering recipes from both Karen Akouri of drench (page 18) and local pastry chef Madeline Doman (page 28).

Ladies, spoil yourselves this month and enjoy any and all celebrations. You deserve it!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MAY 2021

FEATURES 12 Local Female Movers and Shakers Lauren, Trish and Liz are three of many amazing women in our community.

18 Vegan Caesar Pasta Salad drench founder shares a favorite recipe using her new dressing and marinade: Vegan Caesar.

20 No Choice but Onward Local foot and ankle surgeon encourages women to prioritize their foot/ankle health.

34 Conquer Your Clutter Local resident and professional

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organizer shares five tips toward a more organized home.

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ESTATE PLANNING

Seniors attended St. Patrick's Day lunch and listen event West Bloomfield-area seniors enjoyed live music and a traditional Irish meal (provided by Jagged Fork in West Bloomfield) all from the safety of their car at West Bloomfield Parks’ St. Patrick’s Day Lunch and Listen.

GET YOUR YARD READY FOR SPRING! SPRING CLEANING Pick up twigs and branches that have fallen around your trees during winter to help prevent fungal disease.

INSPECT BRANCHES Note broken branches, branches without leaves or fungus or missing bark.

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AROUND TOWN Championship in February, leading the Bloomfield Hills Blackhawks' team to come in third place.

Hunter was the first-ever state ski champion that Bloomfield Hills High School has had.

MINDY’S YUMMY SMOKY CHIPOTLE AND HONEY MUSTARD SAUCES HAVE LAUNCHED “We’re so excited to bring you two new flavors,” said founder and creator of Mindy’s Yummy Sauces and local resident, Mindy Ruben. “These are the best cooking sauces and dressings with

LOCAL DRESSING/MARINADE COMPANY LAUNCHES NEW FLAVOR: VEGAN CAESAR

delicious flavors and clean labels, so you can Add

The natural dressing company, drench, just

Delish To Your Dish™!” These all-purpose cooking

launched a new flavor: Vegan Caesar! “It tastes

sauces can be baked, broiled, grilled or sautéed

better than traditional Caesar and just happens to

with everything from fish, chicken, tofu, turkey, ribs,

be vegan and gluten free because we use clean

shrimp, beef, pork, vegetables and used as dress-

ingredients,” said Karen Akouri, local resident and

ings for salads, coleslaw, baked potatoes, tacos and

founder of drench, LLC. “It’s uncompromisingly

more. Find them locally in Michigan specialty mar-

delicious without any dairy, fish, eggs or preser-

kets & on Amazon (mindysyummysauces.com).

vatives.” For more information or to purchase, visit idrench.com or visit your local market, including Whole Foods, Fresh Thyme, Meijer and more.

WEST BLOOMFIELD TEEN HOLDS STATE CHAMPION TITLE IN SLALOM SKIING West Bloomfield teenager Hunter Halstead is the 2021 Champion in Slalom Skiing. He also won

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the bronze medal in Giant Slalom at Michigan High

James Frisch (right) focuses on all aspects of

School Athletic Association's Division One Ski State

probate, trusts and estate planning and litigation.

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He graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law in 2019 where he worked as a judicial clerk to the Hon. Linda S. Hallmark at the Oakland County Probate Court.

He earned his bachelor’s degree from Central Michigan University and served the community as a paramedic for several years before turning to law. James is a father and is expecting his second child this spring. PHOTO BY JOE LEASE.

MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY OFFERS FREE CLASS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS Warrior Way Martial Arts has been offering a free class to all law enforcement officers in the Walled Lake-area.

The martial arts academy located in 3100 Old Farm Lane in Walled Lake has recently become part of an adopta-cop charity, which provides training to officers in hopes of reducing injury to both officers, and those they come in contact with. For more information, visit warriorway.com.

SAVE THE DATE: MOTHER AND DAUGHTER TEA PARTY On Sunday, August 29 at either 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. outside of the Recreation Activities Center, mothers, grandmothers or mother-figures are invited to this year’s tea: “The Bee’s Knees.” Grab your little bee and join in for a day that’s as sweet as honey! $15 per resident. For more information or to pre-register, visit wbparks.org.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

LO C A L F E M A L E

M OV E R S A N D SHAKERS

LAUREN, TRISH AND LIZ ARE THREE OF MANY AMAZING WOMEN IN OUR COMMUNITY. ARTICLE DANIELLE ALEXANDER | PHOTOGRAPHY JOE LEASE

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ITH MAY BEING WHEN OUR ANNUAL “WOMEN”

ISSUE COMES OUT, WE THOUGHT IT WOULD BE FUN TO SPOTLIGHT AND INTRODUCE OUR COMMUNITY TO A FEW FEMALE MOVERS AND SHAKERS IN OUR AREA: Lauren M. Underwood of Bingham Legal Group PC, Trish Crowder of Exelnt Designs and Liz Snoblen of Monster Tree Service of West Bloomfield.

“I appreciate the abundance that we have in our lives, and I have faith that there is always good.”

WHAT KEEPS YOU MOTIVATED? Solving problems for clients. My work is multifaceted: I deal with human, emotional issues and apply the law and procedure to help people navigate them. This work calls on technical expertise and knowledge but applies to people in the real world. That makes it all worthwhile.

WHAT ARE SOME POSITIVE THOUGHTS YOU KEEP IN MIND DURING DIFFICULT TIMES? That life is really very simple, and it is important to find joy in small things. Right now, the daffodils are coming up— a sure sign of spring! I appreci-

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ate the abundance that we have in our lives, and I have faith that there is always good in life and in us— even during difficult times.

WHO IS YOUR FEMALE INSPIRATION/ MOTIVATOR? Wow, that’s a long list! I have many colleagues who motivate me. I am also inspired by innovators including Amelia Earhart, Sandra Day O’Connor, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the women who inspired “Hidden Figures” with their groundbreaking work at NASA, historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jane Goodall and many more!

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO DOING AS THE WEATHER WARMS UP? Getting outside more often and spending time outside with friends and family! I hope to see a Tigers’ game in-person! I will be enjoying the Farmington Farmers Market, an open-air concert or two, hikes in some of our wonderful parks and especially the Detroit Jazz Festival over Labor Day Weekend!

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE YOUR YOUNGER SELF? Trust your instincts!

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT (CONTINUED)

President, Designer, Fit Expert and Sales at Custom Swimwear by Exelnt Designs HOW DO YOU RECHARGE AFTER A BUSY DAY/SEASON? I love to kite surf and snowboard.

WHAT KEEPS YOU MOTIVATED? My customers! They love our suits and how our suits make them feel, and they keep coming back every year!

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE YOUR YOUNGER SELF? Save money and enjoy your youth!

WHAT ARE SOME POSITIVE THOUGHTS YOU KEEP IN MIND DURING DIFFICULT TIMES? God only will give you what you can handle. Life is a journey, and I need to remind myself to enjoy the ride.

WHO IS YOUR FEMALE INSPIRATIONAL/ MOTIVATOR? Sidney Powell.

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“Life is a journey, and I need to remind myself to enjoy the ride.”

HOW DO YOU RECHARGE AFTER A BUSY

family each week. If I keep this focus, every-

DAY/SEASON? I play with my three corgis

thing falls into place each day.

or spend time in the barn listening to our horses munch hay.

WHAT ARE SOME POSITIVE THOUGHTS YOU KEEP IN MIND DURING DIFFICULT

HOW DO YOU MAINTAIN A SUCCESSFUL

TIMES? There is nothing I cannot overcome

WORK-LIFE BALANCE? I try to keep my

with the help of God through prayer and

priorities in this order: God, family, work.

thanksgiving; difficult times are just blips

I make everything I do intentional. I’m a

in the cycle of life with the good/easy times

morning person, so I make time for myself

just around the corner; learn from it and then

in the mornings while it’s quiet and every-

move on; don’t dwell on the negative.

one is asleep. I maintain a calendar that my family shares. We all know what each other

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD

is doing, and this allows myself and others

TO DOING AS THE WEATHER WARMS

in my family to ensure we make ourselves

UP? Getting outside more and camping/

available for each other. I make an effort to

trail riding with my husband. We love to

carve out time (including date nights) for my

camp with our horses.

“I make everything I do intentional.

If I keep this focus, everything falls into place...”

LI Z S N O B L EN

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ARTICLE DANIELLE ALEXANDER

DRENCH FOUNDER SHARES A FAVORITE RECIPE USING HER NEW DRESSING AND MARINADE: VEGAN CAESAR.

FOOD & WINE

VEGAN CAESAR PA S TA S A L A D KAREN AKOURI IS A LOCAL RESIDENT AND THE FOUNDER OF DRENCH DRESSINGS AND MARINADES, WHICH ARE NOT ONLY MADE WITH ALL-NATURAL AND CLEAN INGREDIENTS BUT FREE OF THE MOST COMMON ALLERGENS, INCLUDING GLUTEN, DAIRY, NUTS, EGGS AND FISH. With summer almost here, Akouri shared her Vegan Caesar Pasta Salad recipe, which is one of many dishes that can be made with her all-new dressing and marinade flavor: Vegan Caesar. For more information or recipes, visit idrench.com or follow on Instagram @drenchdressing.

INGREDIENTS + 12 oz. bottle of drench Vegan

+ Protein options: salmon

Caesar Dressing & Marinade

marinated in drench

+ 1 pound pasta of your choice

Citrus Honey Vinaigrette,

+ 5 oz fresh baby spinach

grilled chicken marinated

+ 5 oz shaved parmesan

in drench Mediterranean

(or vegan parmesan)

Lemon or tofu marinated in

+ 6 oz cherry tomatoes

either dressing/marinade

DIRECTIONS 01 Boil pasta per directions on the package and then run under cold water to stop from cooking further.

02 In a large bowl, “drench” pasta with drench Vegan Caesar; you won’t need the whole bottle since it’s full of flavor.

03 Cut cherry tomatoes in half and fold into pasta.

04 Fold in the spinach and 3/4 of the parmesan.

05 Sprinkle the remaining parmesan on top of the pasta salad.

06 Serve with grilled chicken, salmon or tofu!

Additional recipe ideas: add extra veggies such as broccoli and/ or colored peppers or make a Caesar wrap with spinach tortilla, protein of choice, spinach and shaved Parmesan, drizzled with drench Vegan Caesar.

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O N W A R D

AS A WORKING MOTHER OF TWO, DR. HARSHINI AVULA OF ONWARD FOOT AND ANKLE DEFINITELY UNDERSTANDS HOW MUCH TIME WOMEN—MANY OF WHOM ARE MOMS, WORKING PROFESSIONALS AND CAREGIVERS—SPEND RUNNING FROM ONE JOB TO ANOTHER, BUT AS A BOARD CERTIFIED FOOT AND

+ Ingrown toenails: “Ingrown toenails are sometimes

ANKLE SURGEON, SHE ALSO KNOWS HOW EASILY

chronic conditions with genetic predisposition. Some

ACUTE FOOT AND ANKLE ISSUES CAN DEVELOP IN

patients have maintained this for many years, and some-

WOMEN BECAUSE OF IT.

times a bad pedicure or a minor trauma can cause infec-

“Many times, we just put foot and ankle issues aside until it’s too painful,” said the West Bloomfield physician, who

tions and inflammation. Contact your foot and ankle specialist right away before it gets too infected.”

specializes in diabetic foot care and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery with an emphasis on education, health and

+ Runners’ blisters: “Shoes play a major role in a runner’s

wellness. “I have always advised my patients that acute pain

life. Proper fitting shoes and the right shoes for your foot

and acute conditions are more responsive to conservative

type are essential to avoiding blisters, stress fractures and

treatment options than chronic issues.”

chronic dislocation syndromes.”

Onward Foot and Ankle is a patient-centered, state-ofthe-art practice led by Dr. Avula, who helps patients with

In addition to foot and ankle services, Onward also offers

athlete’s foot, balance, orthotics, bunions, plantar fasciitis,

a curated menu of spa services, which would be a great

diabetic foot care, warts, wound care, ankle pain, hammer

and local destination for mothers this Mother’s Day: “Our

toe and even pediatric foot care. She noted a few other treat-

spa takes a holistic approach to pampering while providing

able issues that are common among her female patients:

the highest quality medical grade treatments and steriliza-

+ Fungal infections: “Patients, especially athletes and dia-

tion,” said Dr. Avula. “We are [a] very relaxing and laid-back

betics, are treated with topicals more so than oral medica-

team here. We only take one [to] two people at [a] time for

tions. A more holistic approach is treating these conditions

all-natural manicures and pedicures. Our medical grade

[with] a simple foot soaking in one part epsom salt and two

and licensed nail technician is also trained in lower-extrem-

parts lukewarm water.”

ity massage therapy.”

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LOCAL FOOT AND ANKLE SURGEON ENCOURAGES WOMEN TO PRIORITIZE THEIR FOOT AND ANKLE HEALTH THIS MONTH. ARTICLE DANIELLE ALEXANDER | PHOTOGRAPHY RUSS RAGONE

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Onward’s clinic and spa offer a well-

being of an Indian descent, Dr. Avula

rounded and comprehensive approach

said she has studied and worked with

for women, men, children and seniors.

holistic practitioners in both India and

The team at Onward strives to exceed

the US. “This experience has pre-

patient expectations by fostering an

sented me with another tool in my bag

environment of excellence, hospitality

to help my patients who are opposed

and compassion.

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ANIMAL KINGDOM BEYOND THE PAW PRINT

ARTICLE DANIELLE ALEXANDER

Q/A with Pet Loss Grief Specialist WEST BLOOMFIELD RESIDENT AND HOSPITAL CHAPLAIN OFFERS SOLACE AND VALIDATION TO THOSE WHO HAVE LOST A BELOVED PET.

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO START “BEYOND THE

PAW

PRINT

PET

LOSS

SUPPORT

GROUP”? After losing both of my parents—first my dad to cancer, and then, three years later, my mom to heart disease—, I was overwhelmed with grief and unsuccessful in my attempts to “get over” my losses. I eventually entered a Master’s degree program in Hospice and Palliative Studies at Madonna University. My journey along the wild terrain of grief was starting to make sense: I began to discover that grief isn’t linear, [and] there [are] no set stages. In fact, there’s no set time-table for when it begins or ends, and the experience is as unique as our fingerprints! As I settled into the program, I was unprepared for yet another devastating loss: the unexpected deaths of my two 16-year-old cats, Nellie and Pablo. With encouragement from my instructors, I altered the direction of my research to pet loss grief. I thought it might help to attend a pet loss support group.

Finding none in my area, I attended a few grief groups for those who had lost human companions but found myself even more isolated. When I shared my impressions with my professor, she said, “Micky, in your search for support, perhaps it’s time to recognize that you are the one to provide it!” That conversation changed everything.

BEYOND THE PAW PRINT For more information about the meetings or how to purchase a copy of Dr. Golden Moore’s book, visit beyondthepawprint.com.

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Dr. Golden Moore

WHAT DO THE SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS

understand it, are uncertain how to react, and may

CONSIST OF? From the inception of Beyond the Paw

be uncomfortable with discussions about death

Print, I was determined to create a group where attendees

in general. Whether we’re grieving a human or a

would discover they aren’t alone, their grief is real, support

beloved animal companion, caring friends and fam-

is available, and healing is possible. Beyond the Paw Print

ily want for us to feel better. In an effort to “help,”

is, above all else, a safe haven for attendees to talk about

we are told, “It was just a cat! Go to a shelter and

the love and loss of their beloved companions. I serve as

adopt another…” or “Now that your dog has died,

the facilitator and host, ensuring that each attendee who

you can work longer hours and...clean your carpet.”

wants to share has the opportunity to do so.

They want us to “get over” our grief. But grief isn’t something you “get over,” and these insensitive

TELL ME ABOUT YOUR BOOK TAILS FROM BEYOND

statements minimize our loss and invalidate our

THE PAW PRINT: TWENTY-TWO STORIES OF LOVE,

feelings. Additionally, pet loss is misunderstood by

LOSS AND LESSONS LEARNED FROM OUR ADORED

people who have never experienced an emotional

ANIMAL COMPANIONS. The idea for my book began to

bond with an animal; as a result, they struggle to

take root after that very first Beyond the Paw Print meet-

comprehend the depth of our grief. For some of us,

ing. I imagined these stories, if widely shared [and] in book

having an animal companion may be the first time

form, could assist in changing the perception of pet loss

in our lives we are the recipient of judgment-free,

grief from invisible, minimized and misunderstood [to]

unconditional love, loyalty, and constant compan-

greater understanding and acceptance.

ionship. So, our grief is, in a way, a combination of the loss of our beloved best friend and the loss

WHAT MIGHT BE SOME REASONS PET LOSS

of love in its purest form. That’s hard for someone

IS MINIMIZED BY SO MANY PEOPLE? I think

who has never experienced this human-animal

people might minimize pet loss because they don’t

bond to understand.

CONTINUED >

I wa s d e t e r m i n e d t o c r e at e a group where grieving pet parents would discover they aren’t alone, their grief is r e a l , s u p p o r t i s ava i l a b l e a n d healing is possible.

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WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO SUPPORT A FRIEND/ FAMILY MEMBER WHO HAS LOST A PET? After 12 years of serving grieving pet parents, I have heard countless stories of how otherwise-loving friends, relatives or colleagues struggle to understand the depth of this grief and, as a result, find it difficult to express their support. Here are a few of my dos and don’ts:

+ Dos: Be present and be kind. Acknowledge the loss with a caring online post, a card, phone call, donation or flowers. Express yourself with compassion: for example, “I am so sorry for your loss. I care about you and want to listen.” These statements validate the loss and build a bridge toward understanding. If all else fails, it’s as simple as the Golden Rule, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”

+ Don’ts: Avoid the comparison and judgment of grief experiences. Refrain from statements like, “Enough already…it was just a dog!,” “There are thousands of animals in shelters...go adopt another one!,” “You’ve been grieving for weeks... there’s something wrong with you!” or “You’re crazy! You need help!”

Beyond the Paw Print Pet Loss Support Group has served the local community for 12 years, free of charge. Formerly in-person, meetings continue via Zoom on the second Monday of every month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Virtual seats are limited and due to demand, there is a one month waitlist. For more information about the meetings or how to purchase a copy of Dr. Golden Moore’s book, visit beyondthepawprint.com.

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g lutenf ree pa leo ta h i n i cook ies ARTICLE DANIELLE ALEXANDER

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LOCAL PASTRY CHEF SHARES A DELICIOUS GLUTEN-FREE, PALEO COOKIE RECIPE.

Tahini Cookies + 1 cup almond flour + 1 cup tahini + 1/2 cup maple syrup + 1 egg + 1 tsp baking soda

+ 1 heaping cup of vegan chocolate chips

+ sea salt flakes for topping (optional)

Sift almond flour and baking soda. Set aside.

Mix tahini, maple syrup and egg. Then, add almond flour and baking soda until fully incorporated. Fold in chocolate chips. The dough should be thick; if not, add almond flour. Place dough in refrigerator for at least one hour.

Preheat oven to 350, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a cookie scoop/ spoon, scoop dough and form 16 cookies. Roll cookies into rounds and gently press on the dough to slightly flatten. Bake for 10-11 minutes. Sprinkle sea salt flakes, if desired. Remove from oven and let cookies settle before eating.

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MAY

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

1

by Jagged Fork of West Bloomfield.

15 minutes after the event start time if

Pre-register at wbparks.org.

space exists for $5 per person.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION EVENT

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Lake Rd in West Bloomfield)

VIRTUAL INTERURBAN RAILWAY OPEN HOUSE

PERSPECTIVES ON TRADITIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN LIFE

Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection

Virtually at 1 p.m., local historian

Virtually at 7 p.m., Anishnabai Native

Events during the spring and fall

Brian Golden will explore the inter-

American presenter Mikwhandan

of each calendar year. The events

urban, a light-rail system that ran

(Mike) Jewell shares his perspec-

allow the community a legal and

from downtown Detroit through

tives

cost-free way to dispose of unwanted

Farmington to Pontiac. The rail-

American life in a 45-minute video

household chemicals that cannot be

way shortened travel time to the

recorded in native costume in a

disposed of in the regular curbside

"up north" getaway that was West

natural setting. Video produced by

collection. Spring event takes place 9

Bloomfield. Visit gwbhs.org for

Civic Center Television; tentatively

a.m. to 2 p.m.

more information.

scheduled for broadcast on CCTV.

Civic Center Complex (4550 Walnut

West Bloomfield is proud to offer its residents two annual Household

Virtual Event

Virtual Event

about

traditional

Native

Live Q & A. Sponsored with West

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Bloomfield Township)

Pack a blanket and gather the children

Join other vets and enjoy each other's

to join this year's offerings of children's

32ND ANNUAL GREAT LAKES BOATING FESTIVAL

company while you chat and swap

entertainment. Event starts at 6 p.m.

Lakeshore Rd in Grosse Pointe Shores)

stories. Beginning at 11 a.m., this

Cost is $2/resident or $5/nonresident.

With an unsurpassed reputation in

hour-long event is free for veterans.

Pre-registration

is

Detroit's yachting community, the

Veterans are welcome to bring a guest

required as capacity is limited to current

GPYC is known as the place to be

for a fee. Masks will be worn when not

MDHHS outdoor gathering restrictions.

for southeastern Michigan boaters.

eating. Boxed brunch will be provided

Unregistered cars will be allowed in

CONTINUED >

Outside the Recreation Activities

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Concert Hill at Marshbank Park

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S TA R T S M A L L !

Start small and see your progress! Getting started on a large home or office organizing job can be daunting! Begin with a small goal and keep going.

Once you see what you can do, you’ll be motivated to continue. Set a timer and go!

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LABELS!

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CLE AR C O N TA I N E R S !

Use clear containers to see what you have! If it’s in the

Labels! Labels can help when you have a lot to

pantry, the closet or the basement, clear bins will help

store in a smaller space, particularly when using

take the guesswork out of seeing what’s inside.

uniform containers. Use a label-maker or cardstock, and feel free to add your own creative touch.

ARTICLE BETH SPIROFF

Huge bonus is they look great.

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GO VERTICAL!

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G E T C R E AT I V E !

Get creative! Repurposing items from other parts of your home can be both fun and economical. For example, I have a shoe-hanger in my bathroom

Go vertical! Utilize shelving, risers, hooks and other

stocked with makeup and hair products to free up

systems on the walls to capture otherwise wasted

counter space. Thinking outside the box can really

space and make living areas more efficient.

be an effective solution.

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