The holidays are here again, and throughout the land families are getting ready for the fun. The average mom is working day and night, addressing the cards, planning the merry-making, and doing everything in her power to make sure that this Christmas will be the best ever. The average child ...
I’ve got nothing against bargains, holiday shopping or marketing strategies, but you can count me among the people who feel like Black Friday’s gone too far. This year, more Ann Arbor-area stores than ever before are opening at midnight - or earlier on Thursday. They’re advertising their sales weeks in ...
Home improvement season is upon us, and just in time, according to the owners of Champion Window as it prepares to open near Ann Arbor. Champion is a factory direct window and siding company with 80 locations nationwide. The newest location, a satellite of the Toledo, Ohio, showroom, will be ...
New retail construction is entering the pipeline in Ann Arbor, where developers seek to build Arbor Hills Crossing on Washtenaw Avenue, and two campus-area high-rises are under construction. At the same time, more retail opportunities exist along the entire Washtenaw corridor, thanks to the pending Borders vacancy at Arborland and ...
Can a minivan be cool? As a new parent I did anything that I could to avoid turning into a minivan mom with a "baby on board" sign hanging from the window. My slightly younger and kidless cousin started calling me "Soccer Mom Carpool Queen" the first time he saw ...
For food lovers in Ann Arbor, 2010 was a busy year. We saw new food trends, restaurant openings and closings, celebrity sightings and a significant amount of national attention for some of our beloved Ann Arbor food institutions. Let's take a look back at some of the highlights.
Michigan plays its usual "getaway" game, the last game before a quick holiday break, tonight at 6 p.m. against Bryant. Are you not on vacation yet? Stuck in the office? Well, stop by and chat about Michigan basketball, the upcoming Big Ten season and what, exactly, is going on with ...
It has been said that this is the most wonderful time of the year. I sometimes wonder how true that is so I did a little investigating on my own. Since I am of another faith than Christian, I would watch in awe all the wonderful decorations , the excitement ...
As an Ann Arborite from the early 70s, I have always been passionate about its vibrant culture: the arts it encompasses, the painted wall behind The Michigan Theater, performances at the Power Center, our unique, local personalities, the legacy of Shakey Jake, Lucy Ann Lance and, of course, all of ...
Kids often get restless — whether it’s in a restaurant waiting on food, traveling, waiting in line, or maybe because they are all done with their food and are bored waiting for everyone else. So here is a fun game to play before you get to the point where you’re ready ...
Briarwood Mall has teamed up with Olga's Kitchen, Build-A-Bear and Santa to help raise funds for The Family Hope Fund at the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. The event is this Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. at Olga's Kitchen near JCPenney. Children will have an opportunity to meet ...
Frenzied shoppers standing at the door, just waiting to get into that store first! You would think that this would be me, wouldn't you? Nope, not a lick. I don't like to compete for the best price at 4 in the morning. I will pay a discounted price online when ...
o To avoid the onslaught of holiday shoppers, pick your shopping time wisely. The best time to shop is on midweek mornings at 11 am. Peak shopping occurs on Saturday afternoons. Create a thorough list of what you intend to buy before you arrive at the mall. o If you ...
Local entertainment enhances holiday fun; mall offers big discounts and valuable coupons. Ann Arbor, Michigan, November 8, 2010 - The best of holiday traditions and new technology will combine to make the 2010 holiday season a truly memorable one at Briarwood Mall. “In addition to a fantastic new, free Simon ...
Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com AnnArbor.com's partner news site MLive.com is on a quest to find the best barbecue in ......
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