holiday

Reviving a family tradition

Mercedes Mejia and Jennifer White — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 22:03:32 +0000

Many of us have family traditions that are linked to our ethic or cultural roots.

Earlier this year we asked listeners to share a special family tradition or family recipe. We got recipes from listeners that tie back to their ethic roots, some from Trinidad, Holland and Poland.

And, there was also a little contest. Our winners were sisters Dianne Johns and Holly Godbey. They revived their Lebanese family tradition of baking Easter cookies.

Retailers expect a surge in sales this weekend

Steve Carmody — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 16:10:50 +0000

Michigan retailers were optimistic that this would be a better holiday shopping season than they’ve had the last few years.

And so far, those expectations appear to be warranted.

The National Retail Federation upped its prediction for holiday sales from a 2.3% increase to a 3.3% increase over last year.

Made in Michigan: Getting crafty for the holidays

Jennifer Guerra — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 17:28:25 +0000

This week's Artpod episode has a little something for everyone. Today's podcast features local holiday art fairs, ideas for inexpensive gifts (homemade marshmallows anyone?), and a musical rendition of how to make eggnog.

Top places to travel in Michigan

Mark Brush — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:25:09 +0000

Michigan Radio listeners are having a conversation on Facebook about their favorite places to travel around Michigan.

Most are sharing. Some, like Trevor, are keeping their secrets, "If I told you I'd have to kill you."

Here's the list so far: