Capital Area Women's LifeStyle Magazine

Planting Seeds for Long-Term Health

Patrick Sustrich — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:41:48 +0000

When growing a garden, seeds are planted, cultivated caringly and watered frequently for weeks before the buds begin to sprout from the ground. Seeds aren’t expected to appear overnight —…

East Lansing Goes to the Dogs

Tiana Hawver — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:02:30 +0000

The year 1956 was full of momentous occasions. Elvis Presley’s first hit single, “Heartbreak Hotel,” was released; the first half-hour serial, “As the World Turns,” began on CBS and author…

Nancy McKeague: The Gift of Time

Emily Wenstrom — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:09:32 +0000

Nancy McKeague did not plan on leaving her hometown of West Bloomfield in the Detroit suburbs for Lansing’s smaller city. But when work brought her in a taste of Lansing’s…

Have a Financially Friendly Holiday

April Clobes — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:08:08 +0000

Financially, navigating the holiday season during an economic slump can be a little tough, but with early planning and a little DIY creativity, you can eliminate extra expenses associated with…

Ol’ Blue Eyes Comes to East Lansing

Tiana Hawver — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:05:38 +0000

Okay, so it’s not the real Ol’ Blue Eyes, but he runs a pretty close second. Brian Duprey comes to the Wharton Center in East Lansing as Frank Sinatra in…

Skin Warning Signs You Can’t Ignore

Dr. Robyn Messing — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:04:28 +0000

Just because we aren’t showing as much skin in these winter months doesn’t mean we can neglect our skin. It is important to stay on top of your skin care…

December Tri-County Events

CAWLM — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:51:16 +0000

Events Arts / Exhibits / Clinics / Fundraisers November 27 – December 27 — Wonderland of Lights, Lansing. Thousands of lights creating extraordinary animal exhibits and holiday displays, strolling carolers,…

Recipe of the Month: Veggie Lasagna

CAWLM — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:50:06 +0000

By Winner Shannon Nobles Makes 6 to 8 servings For lasagna 12 whole wheat lasagna noodles 2 cups portobello mushroom slices 1 roasted red pepper 2 cups cooked spinach 1 small package…

Recipe of the Month: Egg Nog Bread Pudding with Cherry Bourbon Sauce

CAWLM — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:49:12 +0000

By Winner Nancy Nyquist Makes 6 to 8 servings For Egg Nog Bread Pudding 1 loaf stale French bread, cut into 1 inch cubes 1 quart eggnog (light works just fine)…

My Community: Women Who Inspire Awards

CAWLM — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:33:05 +0000

The first annual Women Who Inspire Awards were organized by the Women Working Wonders (W3) to honor the women who pushed us to dream big and achieve our ambitions. Three…