A pie bird will prevent your pies from getting soggy.
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From your best holiday recipes and gift ideas, to special traditions you cherish with family and opportunities to give back, we want it all.
Spice up your holiday dessert spread with these creative dishes.
We reveal how much to tip your babysitter, mail carrier, hairdresser, and more.
…Or a cup of coffee, or going to the movies? Smart spender Betty Linneman made the ultimate New Year’s resolution in 2013. Could you do the same?
Check out these holiday classics with your family this week.
The map below shows a snapshot of how many minutes it generally takes people to get to work.
Where are the stations playing Christmas music? Everywhere. We looked at the numbers of just how many in 2012.
Follow this simple tip to ensure baking your holiday cake is a no-fuss experience.
Plus more must-read stories from around southeast Michigan this week.
If your holiday desserts require brown sugar but it's too hard to use, here's a great tip for softening it in only 10 minutes.
Click on the map below to find out the life expectancy for 2010 for men or women.
The recent drops in home values suggest that 2014's numbers might not be as strong as they were this year. Hover over any area of town in the map below to see the percentage of homes whose values diminished.
Here are some easy last-minute gift ideas that will save you time and money.
Don't have time to holiday shop? Homemade granola is an easy and affordable gift.
Check out some of this week's top community contributions from the area.
GoFundMe.com allows people to create online campaigns that others can donate to.
Influenza is making the rounds in Michigan and public health officials are encouraging those who are sick to sit out holiday gatherings this year.
Get into the seasonal spirit with these destinations near Detroit.
Choke on our exhaust Indiana, Illinois, Ohio and New York. But we might have a little Minnesota envy.
From personalized postcards to online gift guides, these mobile apps are a great resource during the holiday season.
Here are some interesting and important things to know for the coming week.
Do you like the old black and white classics or prefer more recent offerings?
Here's how to boost the wow factor of your favorite holiday cookie.
Here’s how to head off every seasonally stressful situation.
Locate the last minute holiday necessities closest to you on MapMuse.com.