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Tuesday, January 8, 2013

16 Ways to Go Green in 2013 in White Lake and Highland

If your New Year's resolution is to live a greener lifestyle, check out these 16 tips to help you stick to your plan.

If you want to be kinder to the planet and save some money at the same time, here are 16 ways to go green in 2013. 1. Buy fresh, local food this summer at the White Lake Farmer Market or Long's Family Orchard. 2.Have your kids make their friends birthday cards and bring gifts in decorated paper bags or a cool reusable bag. Kids love getting a handmade card—as do adults. 3. Bring your own bags when you shop for groceries. 4.Shop at consignment stores such as My Girlfriend's Closet and Rugrats Resale in White Lake or Freedom Treasures Resale in Highland, and thrift stores such as the Salvation Army. 5. Rip up some lawn and create new garden beds this spring, and then grow your own food this summer. Your kids will eat more veggies if they …

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

'Black Thursday': 5 Stores that Will Open Thursday for Early Black Friday Sales

Want to walk off some of that Thanksgiving meal by shopping? Try these places.

1. Michigan-based Meijer describes its sales as "Black Friday prices all week long" but offers special Thursday-only sales 6 a.m.-midnight on Christmas decor, gift wrap, toys, games, luggage, household goods, electronic items, jewelry, shoes, various clothing items including kids' snow pants and jackets for everyone. 2. Kmart Thanksgiving day ad specials include electronics (including several TV and camera bargains), DVDs, video games, holiday decor, toys, board games, jewelry, winter outerwear/thermal wear, footwear, general household goods and small appliances. 3. Walmart starts special sales at 10 p.m. Thanksgiving Day, including things like DVDs, bikes, scooters, kids' games, toys, household goods, clothing, jewelry, appliances, …

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