Michigan’s midwives

Working to build new state licensure for midwives

You see a lot of babies at gatherings that bring out the home birth community, gatherings like the fundraiser for Friends of Michigan Midwives recently held at the Corner Brewery in Ypsilanti.  Resembling a giant play date — a scene full of squirming, crawling, and toddling babies, often nursed and “worn” in snug fitting slings or wraps — this recent fundraiser had another purpose. The event was held to build awareness and raise money for a new initiative that Friends of Michigan Midwives plans on introducing into the state legislature in 2...

Ohio: It’s really not that bad

Exploring the Buckeye State

Just to the south of Ann Arbor, there’s a whole other land full of fun activities and intriguing sites.  It’s called Ohio, and it’s only a forty-five minute drive away.  If you get a kick out of sports, amusement parks, nature, history, and the occasional consumption of food, then the Buckeye State is an exciting option for a quick summer getaway.  And, the best part is you don’t even have to learn another language.

I realized that Ohio was more than some flat-as-a-pancake state full of people who take their football a little too seriously during my dau...

Get your head checked

Rapunzel’s Lice Boutique offers quick and convenient solutions
When it comes to head lice removal, most parents may not know what to do, or cringe at the thought of what they have to do. That’s where Ann Arbor’s Rapunzel’s Lice Boutique comes in. As Michigan’s first professional head lice treatment facility since August 2008, Rapunzel’s has started a hair-raising revolution when it comes to head lice prevention and eradication.

The boutique, at 2390 Winewood Ave, offers a cozy and clean sanctuary for families infested with head lice. It is owned by Sarah Casello-Rees, who felt inspired to begin ...

Must-see places for the summer

The weather’s warm, the days are longer, and the kids are finally out of school. Now, what to do? An exciting adventure awaits within hours of Washtenaw County! Make the most of your summer and explore these
local wonders.  

The Henry Ford Museum
and Greenfield Village
Dearborn, MI
313-982-6001/800-835-5237
www.hfmgv.org
Take a look at nearly every modern convenience you enjoy, and odds are it got its start in the Industrial Revolution.  The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village is an attraction that preserves this part of Ameri...