Writer/Producer - Detroit enthusiast, Barenaked Ladies fan for life, and a mom.
Detroit’s history and the legend of the Nain Rouge are entwined. And if you are a fan of the Nain Rouge then I have just the thing for you. Author Dave Krieger has come out with a second book from the perspective of Detroit’s red devil, the Nain...
I’m personally not a fan of shopping on Black Friday. Sure there are some O.K. sales, but I don’t really like crowds. That is why I love shopping on Small Business Saturday. There are also more benefits to shopping small, like keeping your money in the community....
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you fine folks. Now that Turkey Day is out of the way we can get fully into the holiday season. Are you ready to take that deep dive into the holidays? There are plenty of great things to do this weekend around the city. Let’...
Hello all you movers and shakers. This week is a bit light on the networking events due to Thanksgiving, so we have looked ahead to the beginning of next week. We hope that you have a safe and happy Thanksgiving. The Panel: Downtown Boxing Gym On Community Impact Khali Sweeney...
Small Business Saturday is quickly approaching and the New Economy Initiative (NEI) just released a video that celebrates small businesses. NEI commissioned poet jessica Care moore to write a poem about the impact that small businesses have in neighborhoods. Her poem is titled “The Great Idea” was performed live at...
After months of renovations the Sfumato Fragrance’s flagship store will be open this Friday, just in time for the holiday shopping season. The store will be located on Second Avenue in Midtown. The 650 square foot store will have a workshop, a place for consulting, and for classes. Customers...
On Thursday morning I went to City Year’s 7th annual Women’s Leadership Breakfast. Every year, City Year Detroit holds this breakfast as a way to discuss empowering young Detroiters. This year the topic was how City Year could help foster a strong workforce in Detroit. I see two...
The folks at Bedrock have been busy little elves getting this season’s Downtown Detroit Markets in time for the 14th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. This year there will be four markets set up throughout downtown. 1001 Woodward, Cadillac Square, Capital Park and finally Spirit Plaza. In total the market...
Are you ready to get into the holiday spirit yet? Because I’m not. Personally I see this weekend as my final weekend before I jump head first into the pool of all things Thanksgiving and Christmas. There are plenty of great things to do this weekend, depending on what...
‘Tis the season! If you’re looking for holiday events around Detroit, this is your ticket. While putting together this list, we already saw that events were starting to sell out this early in the season, so make sure to get on it! We’ll see you out there. 1....
It seems hard to believe, but Thanksgiving is just a week away. If you are still trying to figure out what to do for your Thanksgiving meal I have a suggestion for you. Chef Thomas Lents will be preparing a Thanksgiving dinner at The Apparatus Room in The Foundation Hotel....
It’s that time again for your weekly Networking 5. Get those business cards ready to be passed out to all of those new contacts you’re about to make. Ties Like Me Professional Networking Bring a friend and your business cards to the Ties Like Me Networking event on...
Being a mother can be a really hard job. It can be even harder if you are struggling to make ends meet between housing, food, and diapers. Diapers are one of those things that you kind of need when you have a kid. Both cloth and disposable diapers are an...
The weekend is almost here! And it looks like the forecast is for a tasty and fun weekend. Get out there and enjoy the Motor City! Detroit Dough Popup There has been a lot of press about Detroit Dough which is the new cookie dough shop that will be opening...
If you are a fan of Great Lakes lore, watches, and have some deep pockets — I have the perfect thing for you. Shinola is rolling out a new limited edition watch that pays tribute to the legend of the Lake Erie Monster. Shinola only made 500 of these watches. The...
Hello all of you movers and shakers. Welcome to your weekly Networking 5. All of these events offer you an opportunity to make connections with new people. Network After Work Detroit at 5th Avenue If you are looking for a networking event that has a wide demographic of industries then...
We are in full Thanksgiving mode now that we are a week into November. For most people turkey is the main dish for the annual Thanksgiving dinner. Of course you can always pick up a frozen turkey at a big box store, but if you are looking for a fresh...
There are some new numbers out last week from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics about the number of Detroiters joining the workforce and being employed. The most interesting part is that these numbers have increased to the highest level in 7 years. According to the agency, 1,045 Detroit...
