It Takes Our Village

It takes a village of supportive and loving people to help raise a child with special needs.

The Delicious Turkey Meal before the Sales

My thoughts on irreplaceable family moments this Thursday before the "Black Friday" sales. Happy Thanksgiving!

Shelby Junior High students look to their future

Shelby ninth graders participate in College Fair

Henry Ford II featured in Thanksgiving parade

Henry Ford II band to participate in America's parade

Surviving the holidays without cavities

The holidays are just around the corner, which means Thanksgiving and holiday parties full of sugary treats and candy. I've put together some tips for surviving the holidays free of cavities!

What I Am Thankful For...

This Thanksgiving, I stop and try to remember all the things-big and small-that I am thankful for.

Only a Few Days Left to Enter!

There's still time to enter to win a dream wedding for yourself or a friend! Visit http://www.facebook.com/salamzahrphotography for details.

Our Love/Hate Relationship with Food

Our family's love/hate relationship with food as our son has struggled to master the art of self feeding and other improtant milestones, that most of us take for granted.

Why Should We List our Home in the Winter?

Are you waiting till spring to List your home? Why wait? Here are some facts to think about.

Utica Chieftains Race for the Cure

Utica High students participate in annual "Amazing Race" to raise money for breast cancer in honor of Nichole Forrand

Win the Dream Wedding Contest and Create Your Dream Wedding

Cut your wedding costs in half while you create your very own dream wedding. All you need to do is submit some info. and a photo: http://www.facebook.com/salamzahrphotography.

Five factors that determine your home’s value!

The Value of a home is based on much more than just the house itself! There are many factors that need to be considered to determine that value!

Why is Now the Best Time to Buy a Home

Seven Reasons why Now is the Best Time to Buy a Home!!!

Brady's Angel

The story of my son's horrible choking accident and the celebration of all that we learned from it.

Dealing with diabetes

In support of Diabetes Awareness Month, November 2011, I’ve compiled information on diabetes and your oral health.

Utica Athletic Trainer Saves Player's Life at Practice

Utica Athletic trainer Melissa Rice saved junior Brandon Bennett's life behind utica during football practice.

My Brother's Protector

An ode to my remarkable daughter who is the best protector a little brother could ask for.

Win a Dream Wedding for Yourself or a Friend!

Enter to win a wedding package worth $5,000. Anyone can enter now through November 8th. Visit http://www.facebook.com/salamzahrphotography for details.

Is There A Painless Mammogram? Why, Yes, There Is — and it’s More Accurate, Too!

There is a painless alternative to detecting breast problems, and is is reported as more accurate overall. Learn about what is out there; it could save your life!

The Beginning....

To understand our little Brady, you have to first understand how he came into this world. This is the beginning of his story.

A cavity-free Halloween

Americans are projected to spend $2 billion on candy this Halloween. Try to avoid the sticky, chewy, hard and crunchy treats. Here's a list of candy alternatives to keep you cavity-free this year.

'Brady Boy'

Our little Brady Boy is doing things his way, on his time and all with one big smile.....

A Loss and a Gain for Apple in the Same Week

Never has something this shocking occurred for Apple like it did the week of October 3, 2011…

It's the Little Things....That We Celebrate....That We Miss

I am traveling the road of motherhood with a special needs child. Please join me as I learn to celebrate the little things and appreciate my children's accomplishments, big and small.

Giving Back and Connecting-Jack's Place for Autism and Wag 'N' Tails work together!

Help us to share our talents with families struggling with Autism. Through our efforts we can help today and change the future of these amazing children!

Apple Plans to 'Talk iPhone' October 4

Rumors will come to a rest next Tuesday as Apple unveils it's new (or upgraded?) best-selling, Post-PC device; the iPhone.

The true cost of dentistry

Seeing a dentist twice a year will not only protect your oral health, but your overall health as well. Compare the exam cost to other annual expenses and you’ll see a real savings.

Say goodbye to temporaries!

Dealing with uncomfortable temporaries is a thing of the past. New technology allows dentists to provide porcelain crowns, inlays, onlays and veneers in only one day.

Thank You!

Thank you to the Shelby Utica community for your support in finding Rusty.

Extreme Makeover: St. John Vianney Parish Edition

The 15-year old addition of St. John Vianney Parish undergoes an intense makeover to improve the overall look of the church.

Search for Rusty the 'Scared Dog' Continues

Searching for Rusty-a 20 pound Labrodoodle who has been missing in Shelby since Friday. We've seen him playing-now help us bring him home!

Tech World Shock: Steve Jobs CEO of Apple Resigns

Steve Jobs, the former CEO of Apple has passed on his duties as CEO to Tim Cook and decides to stay as a chairman for the company's decisions.

Are You Using the Right Toothpaste?

Choices, choices, choices! Some toothpastes provide whitening enhancement, some guard against sensitivity, and the list gets longer. How do you know which one is best for you?

School’s Out for Summer, School’s Out Forever - or just until the end of this month.

Summer vacation is like a coupon; valid only from June to August. But what can you and your family do with it while you still have a chance to 'redeem' it?

Walk Macomb Orchard Trail with Your Pup for an Amazing Cause!

Walk for Autism sponsored by Wag 'N' Tails benefits Jack's Place for Autism.

Back to School!

Do you or your teen really want to go back to school?

What's in store with Apple and the next iPhone?

What does Apple have planned in the next update this time for one of their best-selling 'post-pc' devices?

Meet me in the parking lot for a “conversation”: Where do we draw the line on political debate in Shelby Township?

Where do we draw the line on political debate in Shelby Township?

Can Big Dogs be Friends with Small Dogs?

Finding common bonds between big and little dogs to help them get along!

Question of the Week: Any Advice for a Dog That Likes to Talk to Other Dogs in the Yard?

Dogs don't "talk" like we do, they show dominance. Barking in the yard is showing that he owns that spot!