Latest local news, weather and high school sports for Northern Michigan

Busy moms get fit and feel good fast   
Wednesday, January 02, 2013
Lose Weight! No I'm not picking on you, that just happens to be one of the top New Year's resolutions for 2013. But for some of us, that is easier said than done. Trying to carve out time to get fit while juggling kids, work, errands and household chores can seem almost impossible. But I found a few quick workout plans for the busy moms out there who want to shed a few pounds or build up some muscles for a "Supermom" body. The best part is you can do them all in your home or at the playground with your kids.

How Pinteresting: Quick and creative last-minute gifts   
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Procrastination can get the best of us anytime of the year, but it can be even worse during the holidays.The bumper-to-bumper traffic can be enough to keep anyone inside until the holiday rush is over, but if you don't get out to get a gift you may be left feeling guilty once the gift giving begins. If you do get stuck in a rut this season, I found a few quick and inexpensive gifts you can whip up as late as 10 minutes before you're due to give a gift.

Make memories with Christmas ornaments from the kids   
Wednesday, December 05, 2012
This year I was planning to decorate our Christmas tree with handmade ornaments, but I gave in and bought ornaments from the store. I know, completely unoriginal, but I was eager to decorate the tree and had no time to make the ornaments.But that doesn't mean I can't start making ornaments for the tree next year! I like the idea of getting the kids involved with decorating for Christmas.

More posts »

Head-to-toe makeover for Holiday Inn West Bay   
Friday, May 10, 2013
Holiday Inn West Bay in Traverse City has been undergoing multi-million dollar renovations.The hotel is transforming into a Holiday Inn Resort, the first of its kind in the Midwest.

Take a tour of the new and improved Holiday Inn West Bay   
Friday, May 10, 2013
With summer right around the corner, local hotels and resorts like the Holiday Inn West Bay are gearing up for tourist season.

Second annual Seeds of Hope benefit at State Theatre   
Thursday, May 09, 2013
Child and Family Services of Northwestern Michigan is hosting their second annual Seeds of Hope speaker series at the State Theatre Thursday evening.

More stories »