Simply Hers Nov/Dec 2010

Simply HersEmpowering Today’s Women

PAY IT FORWARDLocal Effort to Improve the World.

GREAT GIFT IDEASUNDER$25

Season For All to SparkleBeauty Tips That Work

GUILTFREEHOLIDAYS

HomemadeCHOCOLATE

CandyPerfect for Gift Giving

WelcomeFirst LocalMAGAZINEDedicated to Women of All Ages

ToThe

NOV/DEC 2010

Need "Homemade" Hol iday Tr eats It w ill be our l ittle secr et. . . .

Specialty DeSSertS• Holiday Petit Fours (hand dipped)• Professionally Decorated Cup Cakes• Professionally Decorated Cookies• Tarts• Cheesecakes Made From Scratch• Fresh Fruit Pizza• BrowniesAny of these can be done in miniature size for a dessert buffet

ProFeSSionAlly DeCorATeD CAkeS• Wedding• Showers• Graduation• Holiday Cakes

We AlSo MAke FUDGe• Chocolate• Peanut Butter• Chocolate Walnut• White Chocolate Fudge oUr

exPerienCeDSTAFF CAn

HelP yoU WiTHAny neeD.

Let us heLp you

with yourspeciaL

occasion

Market HouseFamily Owned & Community Involved since 1941

Call on the Pros today...Joyce, Jan, Julia or one of the other Bakery Professionals!

www.market-house.com

HIllsdale 210 West Carleton Rd

517-437-2100

HudsOn325 Railroad st517-448-3141

Ohhh Sooo SWEET!

3780 Carleton Road, Hillsdale, MI 49242 • (517) 849-2121

Warriors-Come out and play!

Buy Warrior in Pink wear and gear and Ford will donate 100% of the net proceeds to Susan G. Komen

for the Cure to help fight breast cancer.

This Christmas, give the gift of love and hope.

let us sweeten the Deal...

Complete any repair or maintenanCe in our ServiCe Department

now through DeC. 15th anD be entereD to win

$100 in warrior in pink merChanDiSe!

Free loaner vehicle wItH any body SHop RepaIR.

See dealer for details

Oil changeBrake inspectionBelts and hoses checkFilter check

Tire rotationBattery testFluid top-offMulti-point inspection

Retail purchases only. Up to five quarts of Motorcraft oil and Motorcraft oil filter. taxes, diesel vehicles and disposal fees extra. Hybrid battery test excluded. Rebate form must be postmarked by 12/31/10. See participating dealership for vehicle exclusions and details through 11/20/10

Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer-installed retail tire purchases only, limit one redemption per customer. May not be combined with any other offer. purchase tires between 10/1/10 and 11/30/10. Rebate form must be postmarked by 12/31/10. See participating dealership for rebate form, vehicle applications and details through 11/30/10.

http://www.market-house.com

Need "Homemade" Hol iday Tr eats It w ill be our l ittle secr et. . . .

Specialty DeSSertS• Holiday Petit Fours (hand dipped)• Professionally Decorated Cup Cakes• Professionally Decorated Cookies• Tarts• Cheesecakes Made From Scratch• Fresh Fruit Pizza• BrowniesAny of these can be done in miniature size for a dessert buffet

ProFeSSionAlly DeCorATeD CAkeS• Wedding• Showers• Graduation• Holiday Cakes

We AlSo MAke FUDGe• Chocolate• Peanut Butter• Chocolate Walnut• White Chocolate Fudge oUr

exPerienCeDSTAFF CAn

HelP yoU WiTHAny neeD.

Let us heLp you

with yourspeciaL

occasion

Market HouseFamily Owned & Community Involved since 1941

Call on the Pros today...Joyce, Jan, Julia or one of the other Bakery Professionals!


HIllsdale 210 West Carleton Rd

517-437-2100

HudsOn325 Railroad st517-448-3141

Ohhh Sooo SWEET!

3780 Carleton Road, Hillsdale, MI 49242 • (517) 849-2121

Warriors-Come out and play!

Buy Warrior in Pink wear and gear and Ford will donate 100% of the net proceeds to Susan G. Komen

for the Cure to help fight breast cancer.

This Christmas, give the gift of love and hope.

let us sweeten the Deal...

Complete any repair or maintenanCe in our ServiCe Department

now through DeC. 15th anD be entereD to win

$100 in warrior in pink merChanDiSe!

Free loaner vehicle wItH any body SHop RepaIR.

See dealer for details

Oil changeBrake inspectionBelts and hoses checkFilter check

Tire rotationBattery testFluid top-offMulti-point inspection

Retail purchases only. Up to five quarts of Motorcraft oil and Motorcraft oil filter. taxes, diesel vehicles and disposal fees extra. Hybrid battery test excluded. Rebate form must be postmarked by 12/31/10. See participating dealership for vehicle exclusions and details through 11/20/10

Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer-installed retail tire purchases only, limit one redemption per customer. May not be combined with any other offer. purchase tires between 10/1/10 and 11/30/10. Rebate form must be postmarked by 12/31/10. See participating dealership for rebate form, vehicle applications and details through 11/30/10.

481 olds st. (Mi-99)JonesVille, MicHiGan517-849-2627

diviSion oF

adrian

&&M

99

12

prE -oWnEd vEhiClE loCator SErviCEI f By C hance W e Don ’ t Hav e Wha t You ’ re Look in g F or , We C an G et I t Wi t h in Da ys Us ua l l y !

Sale Prices!

— BEtWEEn hillSdalE & JonESvillE on m-99 —

Call Us OR Stop In Today for Instant Approval Financing!

SALES PROFESSIONALS

Mark Sigler Kyle Osborn

2004 ChEvy BlaZEr

4x4, roof rack, automatic,

great in the snow!

$179 mo.

2003 dodgE ram 2500

Professionally installedlift kit, oversize tires for

that agressive look,quad cab, 4x4!

$229 mo.

2008 Ford EdgE

Satellite radio, handles great,

the right one, you'vegot to drive this!

$269 mo.

2007 pontiaC torrEnt

Satellite radio, moonroof,

aluminum wheels, only 29,000 miles!

$279 mo.

2006 Ford F-150

Supercrew, 4x4, automatic, fiberglass topper, very clean!

$259 mo.

2004 niSSan quESt

Power sliding door,power liftgate, secondrow captains, great for

the whole family!$199 mo.

2005 ChrySlEr toWn & Country

Touring, power lift gate,power sliding doors,

STO-N-GO!

$199 mo.

2003 ChEvy S-10

Ext. cab, 4x4, only 61,000 miles,

WOW!

$199 mo.

2002 ChEvy BlaZEr

4x4, roof rack, automatic, all inspected

and ready to go!$169 mo.

2004 gmC SiErra 2500

4x4, regular cab,long box, brand newtires, 8 foot Western

snow plow, all inspectedand ready to plow.

$289 mo.

2006 gmC Canyon Z-71

Crew cab, 4x4,automatic, this one

is hard to find!

$259 mo.

2007 Ford ExplorEr

Eddie Bauer edition, 4x4, leather, moonroof,

this one has it all!

$279 mo.

2006 JEEp WranglEr

4x4, hard top, auto,right hand drive, this

one is for the mailman!

$269 mo.

*10% down plus tax, title and license. see dealer for details.

� Best Warranty

� Best Selection

� Best Price Guarantee

Of Pre-Owned Cars & Trucks inSoutheast Michigan!

Over 250 To Choose!

We’ll Beat Any CompetitorsPrice On Any Like Vehicle!

GUARANTEED!

Always Top Dollar ForClean Trades!

Good Credit, BadCredit, Bankruptcy & Divorce—We CanFinance You1-Yr./15K Chrysler Warranty (Eng., Trans.,Driveline, Steering & AC) on 10 Yrs. Old &

Newer Up To 100K Miles. Some Exclusions.Casey CaldwellSales Manager

481 Olds St. (M-99)Jonesville

517-849-2627

Over 800 New orPreowned Vehicles

In Stock for AGreat Selection!

0 DownFinancingAvailable

PRE-OWNEDPRE-OWNED

� 48-hour rEturn and ExChangE poliCy! no quEStionS aSkEd!

PH. 517-849-2627

2007 ChEvy SilvErado 1500

Half ton, crew cab, 4x4,power seat, bedliner,

low miles, this onehas all the looks!

$399 mo.

2005 Ford ExpEdition

Third row seat, automatic, roof rack,4x4, the one you've been looking for!

$219 mo.

2005 Ford F-150

Regular cab, 4 door,step side, 4x4,

automatic, 6 disc CD,just gorgeous!

$259 mo.

Make an offer beforeit's gone!

Be PrePared for Winter

with a certified Pre-Owned Vehicle from

daVe’sPre-OWned

Over the past few years, our country has suffered through one of the worst financial cri-

ses since the Great Depression. Many people have lost their homes to foreclo-sure and seen their retirement accounts dwindle. The media has been filled with stories of large Wall Street banks whose investment banking and lending practices contributed to these economic woes.

In the process, financial institutions as a whole were painted with a broad, negative brush. Big Wall Street banks and small com-munity banks were all viewed as responsible for the economic meltdown.

In reality, most local community banks were not a cause of the financial crisis.

In thousands of cities, towns and rural areas across the country, most community banks have continued to adhere to safe, secure lending practices. Every loan request is carefully reviewed by local banking pro-fessionals to ensure that it meets the bank’s high standards. As a result, these banks have maintained levels of capital that enable them to lend money in the communities they

serve. Much of their lending helps support commerce and small businesses leading to more job creation.

“Banks are not lending money” is an-other refrain frequently heard in the news. That may be true for some larger banks. But community banks continue to play a critical role in our economy by stepping in and making sound loans. Their in-depth knowledge of their markets and locally-focused team give them an important edge. From growing a small business to financing a home to sending your children to college, community banks are ready to help people achieve their dreams.

In response to the financial crisis and its effects, many news reports clamor for more government regulation of banks. Although a substantial system of national banking regulations has been in place for many years, there is always room for improvement, including the need to improve risk manage-ment practices of all banks.

But most community banks take pride in meeting or exceeding the federal govern-ment’s requirements for everything from

capital levels to earnings to loan and invest-ment portfolio quality to the bank manage-ment’s ability to identify and control risk. They are continually mindful of the govern-ment’s number one objective to ensure the safety and soundness of the national bank-ing system.

Community banks remain true to their mission. As always, they will continue their daily commitment to provide financial products and services to their customers in local markets. Their sound banking prac-tices have always and will continue to make a positive contribution to the communities they serve.

What To Know About Community Banks and the Financial Crisis

Craig S. Connor is the President and CEO of Hillsdale County National Bank and CNB Com-munity Bancorp, Inc., a $340-million community bank headquartered in Hillsdale, Michigan. He

currently serves on the Hillsdale Community Health Center Board of Trustees, and is a mem-ber of the Hillsdale Board of Public Utilities.

04

481 olds st. (Mi-99)JonesVille, MicHiGan517-849-2627

diviSion oF

adrian

&&M

99

12

prE -oWnEd vEhiClE loCator SErviCEI f By C hance W e Don ’ t Hav e Wha t You ’ re Look in g F or , We C an G et I t Wi t h in Da ys Us ua l l y !

Sale Prices!

— BEtWEEn hillSdalE & JonESvillE on m-99 —

Call Us OR Stop In Today for Instant Approval Financing!

SALES PROFESSIONALS

Mark Sigler Kyle Osborn

2004 ChEvy BlaZEr

4x4, roof rack, automatic,

great in the snow!

$179 mo.

2003 dodgE ram 2500

Professionally installedlift kit, oversize tires for

that agressive look,quad cab, 4x4!

$229 mo.

2008 Ford EdgE

Satellite radio, handles great,

the right one, you'vegot to drive this!

$269 mo.

2007 pontiaC torrEnt

Satellite radio, moonroof,

aluminum wheels, only 29,000 miles!

$279 mo.

2006 Ford F-150

Supercrew, 4x4, automatic, fiberglass topper, very clean!

$259 mo.

2004 niSSan quESt

Power sliding door,power liftgate, secondrow captains, great for

the whole family!$199 mo.

2005 ChrySlEr toWn & Country

Touring, power lift gate,power sliding doors,

STO-N-GO!

$199 mo.

2003 ChEvy S-10

Ext. cab, 4x4, only 61,000 miles,

WOW!

$199 mo.

2002 ChEvy BlaZEr

4x4, roof rack, automatic, all inspected

and ready to go!$169 mo.

2004 gmC SiErra 2500

4x4, regular cab,long box, brand newtires, 8 foot Western

snow plow, all inspectedand ready to plow.

$289 mo.

2006 gmC Canyon Z-71

Crew cab, 4x4,automatic, this one

is hard to find!

$259 mo.

2007 Ford ExplorEr

Eddie Bauer edition, 4x4, leather, moonroof,

this one has it all!

$279 mo.

2006 JEEp WranglEr

4x4, hard top, auto,right hand drive, this

one is for the mailman!

$269 mo.

*10% down plus tax, title and license. see dealer for details.

� Best Warranty

� Best Selection

� Best Price Guarantee

Of Pre-Owned Cars & Trucks inSoutheast Michigan!

Over 250 To Choose!

We’ll Beat Any CompetitorsPrice On Any Like Vehicle!

GUARANTEED!

Always Top Dollar ForClean Trades!

Good Credit, BadCredit, Bankruptcy & Divorce—We CanFinance You1-Yr./15K Chrysler Warranty (Eng., Trans.,Driveline, Steering & AC) on 10 Yrs. Old &

Newer Up To 100K Miles. Some Exclusions.Casey CaldwellSales Manager

481 Olds St. (M-99)Jonesville

517-849-2627

Over 800 New orPreowned Vehicles

In Stock for AGreat Selection!

0 DownFinancingAvailable

PRE-OWNEDPRE-OWNED

� 48-hour rEturn and ExChangE poliCy! no quEStionS aSkEd!

PH. 517-849-2627

2007 ChEvy SilvErado 1500

Half ton, crew cab, 4x4,power seat, bedliner,

low miles, this onehas all the looks!

$399 mo.

2005 Ford ExpEdition

Third row seat, automatic, roof rack,4x4, the one you've been looking for!

$219 mo.

2005 Ford F-150

Regular cab, 4 door,step side, 4x4,

automatic, 6 disc CD,just gorgeous!

$259 mo.

Make an offer beforeit's gone!

Be PrePared for Winter

with a certified Pre-Owned Vehicle from

daVe’sPre-OWned

Over the past few years, our country has suffered through one of the worst financial cri-

ses since the Great Depression. Many people have lost their homes to foreclo-sure and seen their retirement accounts dwindle. The media has been filled with stories of large Wall Street banks whose investment banking and lending practices contributed to these economic woes.

In the process, financial institutions as a whole were painted with a broad, negative brush. Big Wall Street banks and small com-munity banks were all viewed as responsible for the economic meltdown.

In reality, most local community banks were not a cause of the financial crisis.

In thousands of cities, towns and rural areas across the country, most community banks have continued to adhere to safe, secure lending practices. Every loan request is carefully reviewed by local banking pro-fessionals to ensure that it meets the bank’s high standards. As a result, these banks have maintained levels of capital that enable them to lend money in the communities they

serve. Much of their lending helps support commerce and small businesses leading to more job creation.

“Banks are not lending money” is an-other refrain frequently heard in the news. That may be true for some larger banks. But community banks continue to play a critical role in our economy by stepping in and making sound loans. Their in-depth knowledge of their markets and locally-focused team give them an important edge. From growing a small business to financing a home to sending your children to college, community banks are ready to help people achieve their dreams.

In response to the financial crisis and its effects, many news reports clamor for more government regulation of banks. Although a substantial system of national banking regulations has been in place for many years, there is always room for improvement, including the need to improve risk manage-ment practices of all banks.

But most community banks take pride in meeting or exceeding the federal govern-ment’s requirements for everything from

capital levels to earnings to loan and invest-ment portfolio quality to the bank manage-ment’s ability to identify and control risk. They are continually mindful of the govern-ment’s number one objective to ensure the safety and soundness of the national bank-ing system.

Community banks remain true to their mission. As always, they will continue their daily commitment to provide financial products and services to their customers in local markets. Their sound banking prac-tices have always and will continue to make a positive contribution to the communities they serve.

What To Know About Community Banks and the Financial Crisis

Craig S. Connor is the President and CEO of Hillsdale County National Bank and CNB Com-munity Bancorp, Inc., a $340-million community bank headquartered in Hillsdale, Michigan. He

currently serves on the Hillsdale Community Health Center Board of Trustees, and is a mem-ber of the Hillsdale Board of Public Utilities.

05

Look Great!

Feel Great!

Full Service Auto repAir • Foreign & Domestic • 2 year/ 24,000 mile warranty • Pick up and Delivery • Shuttle service available • Towing • Free wi-Fi

146 Lewis St., Hillsdale, MI

(517) 439-1323

Because We Care!

• Courtesy Tire inspection

• All major brands available

06

Metro You Magazine makes every effort to provide accurate information in advertising and editorial content, however, does not make any claims as to accuracy of information provided by advertisers or editorial contributors and accepts no responsibility or liability for inaccurate information

Positive Thought of the MonthMaybe Christmas,” he thought, “doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas… perhaps… means a little bit more - Dr Seuss

Coffee Talk

Maria Galloway Editor/Owner

Marlanea Chestney Publisher/Owner

Metro You Magazine3050 Union Lake Rd Suite F8

Commerce Township MI 48382

This time of year is so exciting with all the baking, laughter and Christmas lights. Families coming together to celebrate holiday cheer. There is nothing better than piling into a car, singing carols and going out to see all of the holiday lights illuminating in the night air, smiling faces everywhere. It’s not hard to imagine, at least one thing that you are grate-ful for, whether it be family, friends, co-workers or the first beautiful snow fall of the season.

In this issue of Metro You magazine, we show you gift ideas for your loved ones, neighbors and friends. What is not mentioned among our pages are the gifts of Gratitude and Kindness. These days, with the holidays starting as ear-ly as Halloween, it is easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the season. We tend to forget the true meaning of giving, being thankful and sometimes just showing kind-ness. It’s as easy as giving a casual smile as you hurry by to brighten someone’s day or allowing a car to merge in ahead of you. Can you imagine how great it would be if everyone paused for a moment and said to themselves, who could I help today? How can I make a difference in just one per-sons life? Who needs my help and how can I pay it forward? Now.... that would be a gift worth giving. No matter what

your status is in life, there will always be someone who is less fortunate than you. There are many ways that we can help in our community, whether it be taking time to help in our local soup kitchen, giving a homeless person a pair of mittens as you drive by in your nice warm car, cleaning your closets to give clothing to a family in need or adopt a fam-ily for christmas.It helps more that you know. It could be kind gesture such as, knowing that your neighbor has had a rough year with unemployment and taking a casserole over to them, just because you care. In a world that struggles with so much hurt and despair, be someone’s shining star. Marlanea and I would like to wish all of you a very blessed holiday. We hope that you find the time to sit and reflect on all the good that life has to offer. Pay attention to the young children, their innocence and happiness can be contagious if you let it. To our readers; we ask that you take the time to read our advertisements and support those business’s that make Metro You possible, as they are the reason that we can offer a women’s publication each and every month to enjoy. From Our Home to Yours, Wishing you the blessings of warmth and good cheer this Holiday Season.

Metro You Magazine is published by and is the property of Marimar Publishing LLC

For Comments, concerns or questions about Metro Youplease contact Maria at 248-556-1521 or e-mail at

[email protected]

For more information on how to advertise please contact Marlanea at 248-556-1520 or E-mail at

[email protected]

Visit us on the Web at:www.mymetroyou.com

Happy Holidays!

From the

publisherWelcome to the premier issue of Simply Hers Magazine. I am pleased to present a local magazine that woman of all ages can enjoy. I love the way a woman can get lost in the pages, the way a daydream can sneak in when you see the perfect holiday decorating idea. I love the excitement and anticipation of trying to create the perfect soufflé from the recipe pages. I even love to cry when I share the struggle of a

woman fighting against the insurmountable odds of cancer.

This is why I have chosen to come home and begin Simply Hers. Although Hillsdale has always been the place I called home for the last 5 years I have lived away. It’s so nice to be back and to share my passion with the community that I love. I also wanted to begin in the most wonderful season of the year, the holiday season. So please join me in celebrating the beginning of a dream. I welcome all of my readers to share ideas, thoughts and criticisms. In this issue I am introducing a wonderful movement with which I hope to change our little corner of the world. Pay it forward is not my idea but I have chosen to join the movement and I encourage you to do the same. Also, I would like to thank each and every advertiser who has supported this magazine. What a leap of faith! I have listed each of them on the next page and encourage everyone to patronize their establishments.

Well, Thank you again for taking a moment out of your busy schedule to visit. Please enjoy, I’ll see you again in January, 2011.

Marlanea

Marlanea ChestneyOwner/Publisher

Simply Hers magazine is published by and is the property of

Chestney Publishing

Simply Hers Magazine makes every effort to provide accurate information in advertising and editorial content, however, does not make any claims as to accuracy of information provided by advertisers or editorial contributors and accepts no responsibility or liability for inaccurate information

For information on how to submit story ideas, concerns or information

on how to advertise, please contact

Marlanea Chestney 517-320-9235

[email protected]

3670 Waldron RoadHudson, MI 49247

Check us out on the web at www.simplyhers.net

mailto:[email protected]



http://www.simplyhers.net

State of the art fitness equipment

Personal instruction and training

24 hour acceSSibility

Super clean, friendly and encouraging environment

People’s choice award winning fitness facility

FREE TANNING FoR All mEmbERs!

come see us! Meet our Members!See & hear our life changing testimonies!

Join Anytime Fitness Today!

Look Great!

Feel Great!

439-240749 Carleton Street • Hillsdale

Holiday SpeCialS !

Buy one annual

membership at regular

price ($39.99/mo.)

and get a second

FRee!exp. 12/31/10

Buy Two 60 Minute

Massages and get the

THiRd MaSSaGe

FRee!it makes a Great

Stocking Stuffer!exp. 12/31/10

07

Marlanea

A’lahna Studio Salon...............................................17All Aboard Travel.....................................................28Anytime Fitness............................................................7Blossom Shop.............................................................37Boutique de Joie......................................................37BPU... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Bretty’s..........................................................9Broad Street Downtown Market..............................29Cavoni’s.........................................................45Checker Records.........................................................37Chestney Excavating.................................................21Chicago Water Grill.................................................43Classic Cabinets & Interiors....................................16County National Bank................................................4CR Motor Sales........................................................27Curves............................................................17Dave’s Automotive.......................................................5Days Inn......................................................................27Dow Leadership Center............................................37Especially for You.......................................................27Fender Mender...........................................................39FInish Line Family Restaurant..............................45Gelzer’s Furniture.........................................................9Gelzer’s Furniture.......................................................33Glei’s Orchard & Greenhouse................................36Glory to God................................................................6Hacker Jewelers...........................................................16Hillcrest Veterinary Clinic.......................................27Hillsdale Beauty College...........................................42Hillsdale Chamber of Commerce............................36Hillsdale Interiors......................................................32Hillsdale Medical Associates.....................................39Hillsdale Medical Care Facility................................39Hillsdale Surgical Group...........................................48Jewel Kade...................................................................41

Jilly Beans...................................................................39Katja’s Allen Day Spa................................................40Kevin Anderson, M.D................................................17Kimball Camp...........................................................28Kitchen & Bath by Rowen Design............................29Laura Loveberry........................................................22Layman’s Service Center.........................................37Leutheuser’s...................................................46Mac’s Comfort Specialist..........................................27Maggie Anne Shoppe..................................................9Margarita’s CC & Co................................................45Maribeth’s............................................................47Market House...............................................................2Market House.............................................................41Modern Waste Systems............................................39Moore Insurance Services........................................29Moyer’s Dry Cleaning..............................................39Oasis Car Wash.........................................................21Parney’s Car Care......................................................21Roger Losey Jewelers...................................................9Rosalie’s Roadhouse..................................................44Ryan & Bradshaw.....................................................42Smith’s Flower Shop..................................................39Stadium Roller Rink..................................................41Stillwell Ford Lincoln Mercury..................................3Taylor Agency.............................................................28The Bead Box.............................................................16The Country Loft.......................................................42The Rockwell Lake Lodge..........................................37Therapeutic Massage...................................................9Tilton & Sons Shoes.................................................16Toasted Mud..............................................................23Tucker’s Water Conditioning..................................21Warner’s Family Restaurant...................................44Xpressions..........................................................9

TRACEY DONOHUE .......................................Fashion & BeautyPATTY DONOHUE EBACH .....................Health & WellnessJEANINE MATLOW ............................................................HomeANGIE BLAKE............................................................ GenerationsLAURA LOVEBERRY .......................................Life is the BerriesWILLIE SMITH .....................................................Over the EdgeSARAH HOEFFLIN ......................................Take a Deep BreathPEGGIE BILDNER ..................................................................S.O.S.NANCY HASTINGS ....................................................Local SpotlightEMILY REAGAN .........................................................Local SpotlightCHRISTINE TRAPANI-SCOTT ..............................Local Spotlight

Please Thank our

advertisers

I would also like to thank the writers who

provide such timely and interesting articles

Marlanea

Like the Gift Suggestions?For your chance to win one of the holiday gift suggestions featured on pages 34-35 submit

your comments, story ideas or suggestions to [email protected].


CONtENt

08

FASHION Step up your Fashion for the Holidays

LOCAL CAUSE Pay It Forward

BEAUTY ‘Tis the Season to Sparkle

HEALTH & WELLNESS Guilt Free Holidays

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Pink Eyed Sissies 20

LIFE IS THE BERRIESLaura Loveberry’s Words of Wisdom

CENTERSPREAD Holiday Gift Suggestions

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHTJenna Kator

10

12

14

18

20

22

24

26

30

33

34

36

38

40

43

46

HOME Decorating for the Holidays

S.O.S.Sort, Organize & Simplify Your Life

TRAVELHomes for the Holidays

OVER THE EDGE

GENERATIONSThe Greatest Gift of All

TAKE A DEEP BREATHThe Paradox of Choices

RECIPES Great Ideas for Holiday Treats

HOROSCOPESGems of Wisdom

12

20

26 10

18

34

Expecting a houseful for

the holidays?Days Inn of Hillsdale(517) 439-3297

3241 Carleton Rd. (M-99)

Maggie anne’s

(517) 439-133450 North Howell • Hillsdale

Happy Holidays!Darlin ... You’re gonna

Look Marvelous!

Missy & Petite Apparel and Accessories, Sleepwear and Gifts

Tribal • Nomadic Traders • Lee Jeans • PBJ

Na

ke

d B

ee

Lo

tion

• Sp

an

x

• Foxcroft • Sweet Shop USA Chocolate H

an

es

• B

au

ble

Lu

lu •

La

na

Le

e




• Zable Sterling Beads• Engagement Rings• Colored Stone Jewelry

Roger Losey Jewelers517•437•4381

36 N. Howell • HillsdaleBuy and sell gold and silver • Free Jewelry Cleaning

30%OFFBulova & Seiko

Watches

Custom Design • All Repairs Done in the Store

One of two wonderful stores located 4 miles east of Jonesville on US 12

Specializing in -American Period LightingFolk ArtNauticalLodge

American Country at its Best

CeLeBrAtiNg22 YeArS.

Open Daily 10-5:30 • Sunday 12-5 • 517-849-24771342 S. Hillsdale Rd | Hillsdale | 517-439-HAND (4263)

Bring in a canned good and receive $5.00 off the purchase of a gift certificate**Exp. 12/31/10

C U TC O L O R

F O I LU P D O’ S

M A N I C U R EP E D I C U R EM A S S AG E

WA X I N GM E N ’ S C U T S

(517) 439-3900 390 Carleton Rd

Hilldale

SALON & SPA

XPRESS YOURSELF

HJ Gelzer& S o n In c .

517-437-3321 94 N. Howell • Hillsdale

Hostess with the MostestWhat happens in the kitchen stays in the kitchen. This fun apron says it all.Largest apron seLection in the area

what happens in the kitchenstays in the kitchen ...

Jellies • Apple Cinnamon • BlueberrySalsa • Rasberry SalsaPancake Mix • Apple Cinnamon • Farmhouse OriginalDoor Co • Coffee • CocoasScones • Orange Cranberry • Blueberry Sour CreamCheese Ball Mixes

Or, some unique specialty items to please any pallet...

09

10

18

34

STEP UP YOUR

FASHIONFOR THE HOLIDAYS

Dana Buchman basket weave sweater $50, jeans $50, bracelet $28, hobo handbag $70, and shoes $70, available at Kohl’s, Michigan

locations, www.kohls.com.

Whether your social calendar is completely full or you just want to look as festive as you feel this time of year, the days between

Thanksgiving and New Years Day are definitely the perfect opportunity to raise your fashion game to a whole new dazzling level. While the runways of Paris, Milan and New York may not be entirely meaningful to your lifestyle (or wallet), they do show trends that the rest of us can adapt to give our holiday look some extra cheer and style this year.

TREND: RED, CAMEL AND BLUEThere aren’t many colors that say “holiday” more than red. All shades of red are hot, hot, hot and traditionally festive for the holidays. If you want to tone it down a bit, camel is a very popular color this fall and winter season and can look really fresh and updated for holiday when mixed with denim, or warm golden browns, mahogany or copper. Also, blues in an icy cool color range from cobalt to dark turquoise are striking enough to send away any holiday blues that might try to come your way.

TREND: CHUNKY SWEATERSMichigan winters can be brutally cold and snowy during the winter season, but with fashionable chunky sweaters EVERYWHERE there is no reason this season to catch a chill for the sake of fashion. Chunky sweaters are versatile and can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion.

Jenna Kator Collection Rochester clutch, $62, available at Especially for You, Adrian, 517.263.0408 or www.jennakatorcollection.com.

10

http://www.kohls.com

http://www.jennakatorcollection.com

TEP UP YOUR

FASHIONFOR THE HOLIDAYS

Elle dress $60 and wristlet $36, available at Kohl’s, Michigan locations, www.kohls.com.

TREND: STATEMENT JEWELRYA wonderful way to take any ho-hum outfit to the next level is with statement jewelry. A basic black dress or sweater can go from, well, basic to fabulous with the addition of a stunning statement piece of jewelry such as a necklace, earrings, bracelet or ring. Be careful not to wear too many statement pieces of jewelry at one time or your statement will be overwhelming.

TREND: PARTY DRESSES

The little black dress is always in style and can be stepped up this season with a statement necklace or touch of lace. However, if you feel confident adding to your party dress collection with a new dress or two, dresses with embellishments or fun colors and prints (leopard is still very hot) worn with tights are a great way to get noticed at any occasion and, as a bonus, dresses are a wonderful, pulled together look requiring little effort during this busy time of year.

TREND: SHOES AND ACCESSORIES WITH SOMETHING SPECIAL

It’s not the holiday season without a little glitz and glamour and a terrific place to show off special trend right details is in your choice of shoes and/or accessories. Feminine details such as ruffles and bows on any shoe, handbag or accessory are a pretty yet sophisticated touch. If you would like to add a little holiday sparkle and shine to your outfit, it can be done subtly as in metal hardware on a fun clutch or a bit more obvious with metallic stilettos and matching handbag. Anyway you look at it, the holidays are definitely the best time of year to add something extra special into your wardrobe.

Dana Buchman bracelet $32, necklace $32, earrings $20 and ring $20, available at Kohl’s, Michigan

locations, www.kohls.com.

Jenna Kator Traverse City tote, $88, available at Especially for You, Adrian, 517.263.0408 or www.jennakatorcollection.com.

By Tracy Donohue

11



http://www.jennakatorcollection.com

PAY ITF O R W A R D

12

“Be the change you hope to see in others.”

The kids seem to really enjoy this opportunity to make a difference. Hopefully now, they understand you don’t need to be prompted to do nice things and maybe they will recognize when nice things are happening around them. Mes. Butler

4rd Grade TeacherPittsford Elementary

Pay It Forward. What comes to mind when you hear those words? Do you think of the movie with that sweet little boy who believed he could change the world through a chain of kindness? Do you think of the book from which the movie is based? Do you think of kind gestures?

Since watching the movie Pay it Forward, I have always been fascinated with the idea that helping in even the smallest way can bring about huge change. It begins with doing a favor for another person ~ without any expectation of being paid back. Indeed one would request that the recipi-ent of that favor do the same for someone else ~ ideally, for three other people. The unconditional favors can be large or small. It doesn’t have to be a big thing. It can just seem that way, depending on whom you do it for. There’s really no end to what you can do when you set your mind to Pay It Forward. So Let’s change the world! OK, I know that seems a little over the top, but just think about it for a moment. The world isn’t just on the other side of the globe; it’s also on the other side of the street. Maybe, if we all join together, we CAN change the world.

As part of the Pay it Forward movement Charley Johnson of Snug-ZUSA created a white silicone bracelet with the words “Pay It Forward” printed in bold purple letters. The idea that wearing the bracelet provides that subtle reminder to help others and then passing the bracelet along to a person they have helped. Johnson is currently working cooperatively with Catherine Ryan Hyde, the author of the book, Pay It Forward and the bracelet concept has reached 53 countries and nearly every continent. After reading the article about Johnson’s vision and the Pay It Forward To-day movement I was inspired to introduce the program in our community. “Changing the way we think, one bracelet at a time.”

The program was recently introduced to Mrs. Butlers 4th grade class at Pittsford Elementary School. She and the students were very excited and plan to continue the “Pay It Forward” Program throughout the

year with a variety of Activities that the children can participate in. The first scheduled activity will be designing and delivering Halloween cards to the residence at the Medical Care Facility. Mrs. Butler has also indicated that many of the children in her class have family members serving in the armed forces, the class plans to send care packages. I look forward to regular updates from Mrs Butlers class and will share their Pay It Forward experiences with you! I will dedicate a portion of Simply Hers to tell the stories that emerge as Pay It Forward circulates throughout our community.

Have you been inspired to make a difference? To receive your Pay It Forward bracelet send your request via email to [email protected].

13

I am excited to see what the stories are behind their “Pay It Forward”

Mrs. Butler Pittsford Elementary 4th Grade Class


We all want to look our best on a regular basis, but during the holidays with many

parties, celebrations and events to attend the stakes somehow

seem higher. Since women typically focus

on everyone and everything else but

themselves during the busy holiday season, it

is the perfect oppor-tunity to treat yourself

to a few new beauty products to update

and renew your look to make it look fresh and current – even if

it doesn’t reflect your energy level at the

moment. It’s amazing to see how a hot new

lipstick or eye shadow color can brighten

your holiday look and outlook.

‘TIS THE SEASON TO SPARKLE

14

PHILOSOPHY MAKEUP OPTIONAL SKIN KIT FOR DRY SKINTrend: Flawless Skin

Just when you want to look your best, holiday stress and late nights along with party food and cold weather typically provide a cocktail that is hard on your skin and

beauty regime. Flawless skin provides a clear, beautiful canvas for your makeup and is a beauty trend that pretty much never goes out of style. During the holiday rush, it is especially important to keep up with your skin care routine (or start one!) in order

to look your very best during this festive time of year.

WHAT GLITTERS GLOWS EYE PALETTETrend: Striking EyesThe perfect holiday eyes this year are either smoky, smudgy and sexy with a touch of shimmer or memorable and merry with bright colors that really make peepers pop. Whatever the occasion or your mood, one of these dazzling eye opening looks is sure to make a celebratory statement wherever you go.

KAT VON D LIPSTICKTrend: Red Lips vs. Neutral Lips

Whether you want to rock a bold red lip look with subtle, neutral eye shadow or a neutral, nude lip look with a bolder eye, winter lip colors run the range and can help

emphasize your best facial feature. If you prefer red lips, be sure to select a shade of red that is complimentary to your skin tone and personality – a burgundy red just might be a better choice than an orangey red. If a neutral lip is more your speed, then be certain to select one that is more beige, pink or brown to enhance your natural skin and lip colors.

REACH FOR THE STARS NAIL TRIOTrend: Attention Getting Nails

New nail colors are bold, daring and anything but boring. From a classic red that never goes out of style to a trendy gray or a sparkly gold,

tips and toes can pull together your look and help set the tone for any occasion big or small.

Sonia Kashuk Reach for the Stars Nail Trio in red, gray, gold, $10, Target, Michigan locations, www.target.com.

Philosophy Makeup Optional Skin Kit for Dry Skin, $78, available at Macy’s, Michigan locations, www.macys.com.

MAxFACTOR MIRACLE TOUCH - CREAMY BLUSHTrend: Sparkling Pink Cheeks

A soft, feminine blush with a slight sparkle provides the perfect subtle balance and compliment to attention getting eyes or lips. Simply brush

it lightly across cheeks for a healthy holiday glow.

Sonia Kashuk What Glitters Glows Eye Palette, $17, Target, Michigan locations, www.target.com.

Kat Von D Painted Love Lipstick in Adora, available at Sephora, Michigan locations, www.sephora.com.

15

http://www.macys.com

http://www.target.com

http://www.target.com

http://www.sephora.com

www.hackerjewelers.com | 888-659-8979 | Downtown Tecumseh

The World’s Most Brilliant Diamond

These boots were made for

Shoppin’

www.tiltonshoes.com | 517-423-2150 | 134 E. Chicago St., Tecumseh

Walking Cradles Hush Puppies

Naturalizer Eastland

T i l T o N & S oNSS H o E S

Create A One-of-a-Kind Masterpiece!

The Bead Box 110 W. Chicago Blvd. | Tecumseh | (517) 423-2432

A Full Service Bead

Store

Classes and Supplies

Stones, Pearls,

Myuki Seed Beads, Czech

Glass, Sterling and

more.......

Ask About

Our Guaranteed

Low Prices!

w w w . c l a s s i c c a b i n e t s a n d i n t e r i o r s . c o m

We promise to beat any competitor’s price with like products.

ogacihC .W 811 • Tecumseh • 0062.324.715

.tS htuoS .E 919 • Jackson • 0565.718.715

niaM .N 211 • Adrian • 1111.462.715

Amie

Lisa

Jenna

Craig

Cabinetry exclusive Merillat & Kraftmaid

Countertops

Hardware

Design Consulting

Lighting

Flooring

Remodeling

0% Financing Available

517.424.6003 www.downtowntecumseh.com

NOVEMBER 12-14Bells, Lights, Tinsel…

See what your favorite Tecumseh

merchants have in store for the holiday season.

CandlelightShopping

Friday eveningbeginning at 6 pm

holiday tree lighting

CeremonyJoin us for our

downtown streetscapelighting ceremony on

Friday evening at 7 pm

reCipe WalkFri, Sat & Sun

let the

begin

Tecumseh Holiday Open House

16

http://www.downtowntecumseh.com

http://www.hackerjewelers.com

http://www.tiltonshoes.com

Kevin C. Anderson, M.D.is now performing

Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release

• Less Invasive• Faster Recovery• Highly Effective and Safe• Patients return to work in a shorter period of time.

- New patients are always welcome -

Kevin C. Anderson, M.D.

451 Hidden Meadows DriveSuite 210

Hillsdale, MI 49242

Schedule an appointmentby calling

517-437-2155

New Procedure...

000-000-0000Local AddressLocal Address



















Local AddressLocal Address



(000) 000-0000 (000) 000-0000 (000) 000-0000 (000) 000-0000Local AddressLocal Address

(000) 000-0000Local AddressLocal Address




























(000) 000-0000 (000) 000-0000Local AddressLocal Address

(000) 000-0000


































































Burn up to 500 caloriesin 30 minutes?Believe it.Our 30-minute circuit works every major muscle group, two muscles at

a time, so you can burn up to 500 calories. All with a trainer to teach

and motivate.

*Free week may be redeemed on first visit or exchanged for special membership discount. Not valid with any other offer. Valid only at participating locations. ©2010 Curves International, Inc.

THE WORLD’S LEADER IN WOMEN’S FITNESS

curves.com

235 W. Carleton Rd.Hillsdale, MI 49242

1416 S. Main St.(next to K Mart)

Adrian, MI 49221

317 E. Adrian St., Suite CBlissfield, MI 49228

(517)437-1100 (517)266-7100 (517)486-2000

For the holidays, show how much you love her . . .

Give the Gift of Health!

*Free week may be redeemed on first visit or exchanged for special membership discount. Not valid with any other offer.Valid only at participating locations. ©2010 Curves International, Inc.

HILLSDALE(517) 437-1100

235 W. Carleton Rd.

BLISSFIELD(517) 486-2000

317 E. Adrian St. Ste. C

ADRIAN(517) 266-7100

1416 S. Main next to K-Mart

Gift Certificatesavailable for

all occasions!

TRY ONE WEEK FREE

*

Burn up to 500 calories in 30 Minutes?Believe it ! ! !

Our 30-minute circuit works every major muscle group, two muscles at a time, so you

can burn up to 500 calories.All with a trainer to teach and motivate

• Must be a BPU custumer• Must be entered to be judged• Judging will be held week of December 13th• Prizes will be credited to the winners bill!

Enter yourself or enter your neighbor.... No cost to ENtEr!

45 MoNroE st • HillsDalE • (517) 437-3387

BoarD oF PUBlic UtilitiEs

Enter by calling office at 437-3387 or email [email protected]

rEsiDENtial PrizEs 1st $1502nd $1003rd $50

coMMErcial PrizEs 1st $1502nd $1003rd $50

Haircolors

NailsPedicures

stud

io s

alon Leave

ThemWantingMore st

udio

sal

on ExpressYourStyle

Our beautiful and innovative styles will have everyone wanting

to know who did your hair.

Specializing in: Dimensional color • Detailed cutting

Manicures • Pedicures

17


Patty Donohue Ebach

Simply Hers Magazine

I love the holidays-the hustle and bustle; the food and drink, the traditions. It’s busy, it’s stressful and it’s a time for overindulgence on

all fronts. It’s also a season of GUILT.

GUILT-FREE

HOLIDAYS

18

Just when you have the opportunity to enjoy all the decadence of the season, you’re worrying about the extra pounds you are going to gain; the cholesterol that’s going to go up; the exercise

routine that’s going to fall by the wayside; and the sleep that is going to be lacking. Of course there is no shortage of articles around this time of year that will tell you how to behave during the holidays so that you will NOT sabotage your best efforts of the past year. “Guilt-Free” holidays are full of the same messages about nutrition and weight gain; exercise, stress and sleep-the four areas that generally go out the window at this time of year. The truth of the matter is, “guilt-free” should really be about putting your fears of completely wrecking your health, in perspective. There are probably 45-60 days out of 365 that your stress levels, exercise habits, food intake and sleep patterns are going to take a hit. And even during that 6-8 week window in November and December, not EVERY day is going to be one of overindulgence, stress, lack of exercise and sleep. Take the long view and enjoy!

NUTRITION/WEIGHT GAIN-it goes without saying that you probably will gain a few pounds during the holiday season. “Let’s get together over the Holidays” is a familiar

mantra that will have you going to more lunches, dinners and happy hours than at any other time of the year. Here are the words of wisdom you will hear at this time of year to ward off those evil calories and eventual weight gain-“eat a plain salad and 32 oz of water before that holiday party and don’t stand by that buffet table when you get there. Water will fill you up and the salad will take an edge off your appetite so that when you arrive, you will not be tempted by the buffet table”(which by the way, includes a Spinach and Artichoke Dip bread bowl; mini mushroom and sausage quiches; fried ravioli, maple glazed nuts, eggnog cheesecake; pumpkin mousse pie and chocolate trifles). All the water and salad in the world is not going to keep you from that selection of goodies! Go ahead and enjoy. You have until the next holiday party to exercise and eat carrot sticks.

EXERCISE-if you are a consistent exerciser throughout the year, good for you! Exercise has benefits you don’t want to miss out on. There’s no reason you shouldn’t try to keep

up with your routine throughout the holiday season. Consistent exercise will help burn extra calories, keep your energy levels high, and keep your immune system strong during the stressful times of running around and celebrating the season. However, the reality is that your schedule is going to be jammed with new, “one time” celebratory occasions. Since exercise generally isn’t an option at 3:00 in the morning, your routine will probably slip a bit. The good news is that there are very few studies, if any that indicate that mortality rates spike for all those that slack off a bit on their exercise routines for two out of twelve months. Your lifespan will not be shortened. Give yourself a break and don’t waste precious time lamenting your lost exercise routine for this short window of time. Exercise when you can, build extra activity into your day (taking stairs, parking further away from the door to the mall, etc.) and you’ll keep a little of the guilt over not doing your usual, at bay.

STRESS-it’s here to stay for a couple of months. No two ways about it… money is flying out of your wallet faster than ever and your “to do” list is long. You can cut half the people off

of your shopping list or decide not to decorate the house or say “no” to all of the events-but you won’t. So focus on the joy and the spirit of the season; acknowledge it will be stressful and that you and others will be crabby and overextended at times and then take a deep breath and enjoy the revelry.

SLEEP-you’ll be deprived for all of the reasons above-you’re over-extended. Of course, feeling your best requires adequate rest. Get it while you can-steal away extra minutes,

if possible, by going to bed a little earlier, taking a “cat-nap” in the afternoon or adding some time on the weekend when you don’t absolutely, positively have to get up at 6:00am. Again, it’s a short- term problem in the scheme of things.

Just remember, eating carrot sticks at a holiday party is no fun-eating the spinach dip is! Enjoy it all in a moderate fashion and leave the denial for the New Year-that’s what New Year’s

Resolutions are all about!

HOLIDAYS

19

20

Why do Sue and Sandi call themselves the Pink Eyed Sissies? They jokingly admit, “We cry a lot!” The name also reflects their tendency to view life through rose-colored glasses. This quality gave them the confidence to start a business doing something they truly enjoy. Sandi, previously a controller at an auto dealership, was searching for new opportunities after the dealership changed hands. Sue, who lives in Florida, was helping her homebuilder husband run his office, but business had been slow. When an opportunity presented itself in the form of an old flea market find, the sisters put on their rose-colored glasses and got to work.

Sandi’s home in Jonesville, MI serves as a fitting headquarters for Pink Eyed Sissies. The quaint red-brick farmhouse, owned by her husband’s family since 1946, displays beautiful antique and vintage furnishings. Sandi says her older sister significantly influenced her style. “I’ve always enjoyed antiques, but Sue has been into vintage for years. Her closet is full of vintage clothes, vintage jewelry. She’s really taught me to appreciate vintage; it gives us a commonality, something to do together.” The sisters’ shared passion manifests in the beautiful necklaces and earrings they create.

With the exception of the hardware, Pink Eyed Sissies jewelry consists exclusively of vintage and antique materials. Each beaded necklace features an antique lens pendant. The sisters create settings for the pendants using vintage glitter, die cuts, and monograms. Pieces of old one cent postcards and Victorian trading cards serve as a background for each setting.

Sue and Sandi acquire their materials from suppliers as far away as Germany and Australia, but they prefer to obtain them the old-fashioned way. “It’s most fun when we can go do some shopping,” says Sandi, “although a lot of times we just have to do it online.” They find inspiration anywhere from vintage shows to flea markets. “I love the idea of using something historical that may have meant something to someone else,” Sue says. “It’s a way of preserving a little piece of that history.”

In addition to offering jewelry through their website (www.PinkEyedSissies.com), Sue and Sandi love to interact with clients at different shows across the country. This fall they will head south to participate in Country Living Magazine’s South Fair and Southern Lady Magazine’s Celebration, both in Atlanta. The sisters have found at every show that women of all ages love the jewelry.

This widespread appeal allows them to create custom pieces for different occasions. For an upcoming wedding, Sue and Sandi are designing matching pieces for the bridal party. They also combine their love of old and new in custom pieces refashioned from family jewelry or heirlooms. Because old-fashioned pieces often clash with contemporary fashions, the sisters will work with a client to design a new piece featuring materials from the old. It’s all a part of following their business model of viewing old things from a new perspective.

by Emily ReaganSimply Hers Magazine

When Sue Losey and Sandi Pfeffer discovered a case of antique optometrist

lenses during a flea market excursion, they were intrigued. The sisters immediately conspired to repurpose the lenses. Given their ability to view old things from a new perspective, friends and family had often encouraged Sue and Sandi to turn their creativity into a business, but the sisters lacked the necessary inspiration. Their fortuitous discovery at the flea market combined their love of old things with a desire for new adventure, and the antique lenses became the focal point of Pink Eyed Sissies jewelry.

Why do Sue and Sandi call themselves the Pink Eyed Sissies?

They jokingly admit, “We cry a lot!”

Pink Eyed Sissies

http://www.PinkEyedSissies.com

Parney’s Car Care & Tire5 E Carleton RdHillsdale, MI 49242517-437-4479

Hours Mon-Fri 7-5 Sat 9-12After Hours (517)439-9764

5 E. Carleton Rd. Hillsdale

• Car Care• Tire• Under Car care• Collision Repair • Heating and Cooling

• Electronic• Transmission• Internal Engine• Heavy-Duty• Towing

SoftenerS Iron removerS

reverSe oSmoSIS fIltratIon SyStemS

How Clean is Your Water?

3557 Hudson Rd. Osseo • 517-523-2513

Purchase Rent Rent-to-Own

TUCKERSServing our neighbors for 50 years

Check out the progress at www.myspace.com/chicagowatergrill

(517) 439-4181 | 3295 W Carleton Rd, | Hillsdale

Buy a $30 Gift Card receive a FREE WASH

Oasis Car Wash

21

Chestney Excavating, LLCYour premier excavating contractorDrainfields • Grading • Basements • Driveways • Land Clearing

Septic Installation & Repair • Snow Removal • Perk Tests

Family Owned & Operated

No Job to SmallFREE EStImatESlIcENSEd & INSuREd

Chestney Excavating, LLCcommercial - Residential

(517)523-3756

References available - call for appointment today!

Laura Loveberry is available to speak on a variety of topics for your conference, retreat, or outreach event.

For the new workout DVDs and information on booking, visit www.LauraLoveberry.com.

Create a Masterpiece and a Memory...

Toasted Mud

Paint, Glaze and Fire your own ceramic masterPiece

as easy as 1...2...3we offer over 150 different ceramic

pieces including plates, mugs, picture frames, vases, teapots, piggy

banks and much more

1. Pick a piece

we provide all books, stencilse, tracing paper, sponges and many other creative tools to assist you.

2. you paint & design it

choose from 50 vibrant colors.

children’s Parties

birthdays

oFFice GatherinGs

bridal showers

baby showers

bridal reGistry

all ages welcome

Gift certificates

3. we’ll do the rest!

we will glaze and fire your piece and you have created a unique

masterpiece perfect for home and office decorating and gift giving.

571-439-1677 • 74 N. Howell St. • HillSdale • www.toaStedmud.commoN - Sat - 10 am - 6 pm • opeN late (tH & Fr 10 - 9) • SuN 12 - 5

Pottery prices $4-$75all inclusive pricing • No Studio Fees

Laura Loveberry is available to speak on a variety of topics for your conference, retreat, or outreach event.

For the new workout DVDs and information on booking, visit www.LauraLoveberry.com.

Laura Loveberry is available to speak on a variety of topicsfor your conference, retreat or outreach event.

For the new workout DVDs and information on bookingvisit www.lauraloveberry.com

Laura Loveberry

Ever pick up the telephone and you immediately sense something is devastatingly wrong in the caller’s voice? This recently happened when I answered my mom’s long distance call. Within the first few words in the phone call, I recognize in the tone of Mom’s voice, something is just not right. The earth shattering sentence seems to be spoken in slow motion as my world momentarily stops spinning.

“Dad’s cancer is back.”My dad has just months to live. My mind is in

disbelief. In the past ten years, Dad has fought valiantly and beat cancer 5 times. We all felt he would beat it again. He conquers the battle every time. Can this be happening?

Dad is in his 70’s. Just in the last year and a half, Dad made a life-altering decision. He put his faith in Jesus Christ, and his life is made new. So he has new life with dying cancer-filled lungs. Dad stopped drinking, cusses a whole lot less, and has a peace inside him that shows outwardly.

What lead to his decision to trust in Jesus,

receive forgiveness, and embrace newfound refreshing faith? Was it his God-serving wife who goes to church every Sunday, gives compassionately to people, and loves Dad unconditionally for 55 years? Was it the casual outdoor Sunday service where my Dad was invited to hear Bible-based messages for campers? Was it the personal letters Nana asked Dad read to her on her death bed (Letters from Believers who wrote to inspire Nana to put her faith in the one true living God)? Was it the knowledge that an all-knowing God blessed Dad with many years of great health and a handful of

children and grandchildren who honor, respect, and appreciate their Dad and Grandpa? Was it the impact of prayer warriors and church prayer chains all over the country who have kept Dad in their hearts to pray? Was it the 30-second God-talk message on a music CD given as a gift? Was it Mom’s Christian music station playing in the background daily? Was it Dad observing how Christian homes handle life’s conflicts with strength from the all-powerful God? Was it the blessing of family and true friends who reached out and supported Dad with cards and letters in his earlier bouts with cancer and continue now? Was it the heart of his special-needs granddaughter who prays for her hero and grandpa every time prayer requests are asked?

What I know for certain is my Dad is a life at peace by faith in Jesus Christ even in the midst of a deadly diagnosis. It is the power of the cross. The morning I picked up the receiver to hear heartbreaking news is the same morning God used my Bible reading to confirm Dad’s future in heaven. I read the parable in the book of Matthew about the men who worked in a field at different lengths of time (all day, part day, and one hour). All got paid the same, even the one with much less hours. My Dad’s life is in this story. Late in my Dad’s life, the last “hour” of his days on earth, Dad is confirmed to have entrance into the kingdom of God because of his decision for faith in Christ.

Where are you on life’s journey? Are you near the end? Do you have serious health issues? God’s peace is available to you at any hour in any circumstance. Your conversion time could be right now. Reading this short article written through my tears, could be pointing you in the direction of great joy and an everlasting relationship with Jesus Christ. If you discover God’s peace late in life, you find “the last will be first…” Matthew 20:16a NI

LIFEis The

BerriesBy Laura LoveberrySimply Hers Magazine

22

http://www.LauraLoveberry.com

http://www.LauraLoveberry.com

Create a Masterpiece and a Memory...

Toasted Mud

Paint, Glaze and Fire your own ceramic masterPiece

as easy as 1...2...3we offer over 150 different ceramic

pieces including plates, mugs, picture frames, vases, teapots, piggy

banks and much more

1. Pick a piece

we provide all books, stencilse, tracing paper, sponges and many other creative tools to assist you.

2. you paint & design it

choose from 50 vibrant colors.

children’s Parties

birthdays

oFFice GatherinGs

bridal showers

baby showers

bridal reGistry

all ages welcome

Gift certificates

3. we’ll do the rest!

we will glaze and fire your piece and you have created a unique

masterpiece perfect for home and office decorating and gift giving.

571-439-1677 • 74 N. Howell St. • HillSdale • www.toaStedmud.commoN - Sat - 10 am - 6 pm • opeN late (tH & Fr 10 - 9) • SuN 12 - 5

Pottery prices $4-$75all inclusive pricing • No Studio Fees

23

http://www.toaStedmud.com

Peach Bellini and CosmoRita

Wine-A-RitaFrozen drink mixes.. - $9.95 eachCountry Loft 14900 E. Chicago Rd., Cement City, MI (517) 547-3313

GREAT GIFT IDEASALL FOR

UNDER$25

Michigan Made WineGrand Traverse, Cherry Creek & more.

A taste for every budgetBroad Street Market, 55 N. Broad St.,

Hillsdale, MI (517) 439-1921

Got A

ToughNut On Your

List?

Nutcracker Large selection starting at $17.95Bretty’s 2971 E. Sterling Rd., Jonesville, MI (517) 849-2477

One of Life’s Guilt - FreePleasuresHoliday FloralPrices to fit most any budgetSmiths Flowers 41 N. Broad St., Hillsdale, MI (517) 437-4485

Sit Back &

RELAXUlitmate Relaxation Video ... $14.95

Knits~N~Knacks 216 E. Chicago St., Jonesville, MI (517) 849-7838

Warriors Take Up Your

ArmorPink Warrior Woven Scarf

This scarf is the latest in fashion, perfect for every season.100 of net proceeds goes to Susan G. Komen for the Cure®... $25.00

Stillwell Ford Lincoln Mercury , 3780 Carleton Rd., Hillsdale, MI (517) 849-2121

Martha Doesn’t Live Here Apron Large Selection ... Starting at $14.95Gelzers Furniture 94 N. Howell St., Hillsdale (517) 437-3321

HumorTASTEIs Always in Good

24

martha doesn’t live here

Make It A

Clean SweepOasis Car Wash Gift Certificates • The perfect gift for everyone on your list3295 W. Carleton Rd., Hillsdale, MI (517) 439-4181

Classic Cultured

EleganceClassic Cultured Pearl Necklace

18” 6.5 mm... $24.95Roger Losey Jewelers

36 N. Howell St., Hillsdale, MI (517) 437-4381

GREAT GIFT IDEAS Sip...Sip

RepeatMichigan Made Wine A taste for every budget

Grand Traverse, Cherry Creek & more. Broad Street Market, 55 N. Broad St.,

Hillsdale, MI (517) 439-1921

Holiday FloralPrices to fit most any budgetSmiths Flowers 41 N. Broad St., Hillsdale, MI (517) 437-4485

Fun Furry and

FabulousFingerless Faux Suede & Fur Trim ... Asst. Colors $12.50Maggie Anne Shoppe, 50 N. Howell St., Hillsdale, MI (517) 439-1334

Warriors Take Up Your

Armor

Success Is in The BAG

Cotton Jogi Bag. Made by Artisans of Nepal

Fair Trade Embroidered Design Wooden Button Closure... $19.98

Checker Records 28 S. Howell St., Hillsdale, MI (517) 439-5488

RELEASEYour Inner Artist

Paint Your Own Pottery ...

Starting at $4.00Toasted Mud 74 N. Howell St.,

Hillsdale, MI (517) 439-1677Jewel Kade “Kate Stamp”

customizable with up to 7 letters ...$18.00 add a Swarovski Birthstone Crystal for $7.00 more.

Mindy Shoemaker 517-398-2108, [email protected]

Also, shop online atwww.jewelkade.com/mindys

Get StampApproval

Of

The

Sure to

Pink House Jewelry and accessories Starting at $4.50Nash Drugs 30 N. Howell St., Hillsdale, MI (517) 437-4497

The Cat’s Meow

Large selection of beautifully unique charms ... $18.00Maribeths 10 N. Howell St., Hillsdale, MI (517) 437-3113

Absolutely. . . Positively. . . Undeniably

CHARMING25


Jenna Kator

hile names like Adrian, Traverse City and Detroit evoke vastly different pictures in the minds of Michigan residents, for media

planner turned handbag designer, Jenna Kator, they provide a wealth of inspiration that she blends with clean lines of East Coast designs to create handbags that are distinctively Michigan and universal at the same time.

A Troy native, Jenna turned to a career in fashion accessories after being laid off in December of 2008 from an automotive industry job she held for nine years. Encouraged by her father, Mickey, and her husband, Michael, she decided to strike out on her own and start her own business.

“They say that the best time to start a business is in a bad economy,” Jenna said. “I wanted to help create economy for the state and I found a need in the market place for accessories.”

The following January she began working on designs for handbags, and in October of 2009 she launched her first line in the Jenna Kator Collection. Each bag pays tribute to the Michigan cities for which they are named. With her first line, Jenna drew upon the cities she’d visited as a child.

“I just tapped into my state for inspiration. The bags are all about the residents, the characteristics of the towns, and the unique hidden gems found there,” she said.

Among the cities, of course, are Troy, where she was born and raised, and Adrian, where Michael grew up and where his parents still live. She’s also designed bags inspired by Detroit, Traverse City, Mackinac, Holland and Royal Oak among others.

Jenna is now on her third collection of bags and developing ideas for her fourth with her business expanding rapidly. While the bags look and feel like they are made of genuine leather, Jenna uses vegetarian leather that is made without animal byproducts. The bags are refined, yet she’s able to keep prices affordable.

“Going into the process I wanted leather,” Jenna said, “but I learned that if I was going to

have leather and keep my bags under $100, that’s not realistic.”

Her designs are functional and versatile, yet stylish and refined. Bags range from small clutch pieces to roomy over-the-shoulder totes with unique detail and personality. Jenna says she’s constantly watching how various women carry bags in order to come up with ideas for new designs.

“Creativity comes from observing the market place. I watch the different demographics, how they use their bags. A woman with a stroller uses a bag differently than, say, someone in their 70s,” she said.

Jenna Kator designer handbags are now carried in shops in Florida, Indiana, Virginia and Washington. In addition, 25 stores throughout Michigan showcase the Jenna Kator Collection, including Especially for You, located at 129 S. Main Street in Adrian. Jenna also has a showroom in Royal Oak.

To learn more about the Jenna Kator Collection visit the website at www.jennakatorhandbags.com.

WMaCkiNaC

rOyal Oak

grOssE POiNtE

PEtOskytraVErsE City

Jenna KatorMichigan becomes inspiration for handbag designer with Adrian ties

By Cristina Trapani-ScottSimply Hers Magazine

26

http://www.jennakatorhandbags.com

Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5 by appointment

(517) 286-682513860 S. Meridian • Waldron

Hillcrest Veterinary

ClinicDr. Sherri Bowers

Special Care for Special Pets

If You Knew What Was In the Air, You’d Reconsider Breathing.

Only Trane CleanEffectsTM removes up to 99.98% of allergens from all the air itheats or cools.

With Trane CleanEffects™, you can reducedust, health concerns and cleaning time, allat once.

Surround yourself with the only air clean enough to be called Trane Air™. Call nowfor a free home comfort consultation.

Mac’s ComfortSpecialist160 Lewis St. Hillsdale, MI 49242

517-437-7489 888-987-6227www.trane.com

Tu -Fr 10-5:30 • Sa 10-3 • (517) 263-0408 • 129 S. Main St. • Downtown Adrian

Honoring Michigan one handbag at a time!

The Jenna Kator collection of designer handbags & accessories

are classic, yet trendy, while upholding complete sophistication.

Exclusive retailer for this exciting new line of Michigan named

handbags. Be sure to stop in and check out the “Adrian” bag.

www.shopespeciallyforyou.com




‘Tis the season to be prepared!

WINTER CAR CHECK

$129.00 ✔ Engine check ✔ Coolant flush ✔ Oil check ✔ Battery check

✔ Exhaust system test ✔ Heating system test ✔ Defroster check ✔ Tire check

Quality Service and Fair Prices Always Guaranteedoil changes • tune-ups • emissions • fuel injection • belts & hoses •

engine checks • inspections • fluid flushes • shocks & struts • electrical • transmissions • air conditioning • radiators • tires •

steering • brakes • exhaust • heating • leak repair • brake service

CR MOTOR SALES 5180 S. Meridian Rd. • Hudson

517-448-2741• 877-814-5337

Front End AlignmentOnly $59.95

Steering and SuspensionInspection

Seasonal Oil Change Package Deal

Only $60! Purchase four oil changes for

one low price!

Transmission Service

Only $129.95! Flush transmission with16 quarts of new fluid.

Vehicle SafetyInspection

Only $79.95!

Brakes • All LightsAll Fluid Levels • Tire Tread & Condition • Road Test Vehicle

TRouBLe CouLd BE riGHT ArOunD

THE COrnEr iF yOu’rE nOT

PrEPArED FOr wInTeR dRIVIng.

Checking the following...

By Cristina Trapani-ScottSimply Hers Magazine

27

http://www.trane.com

http://www.shopespeciallyforyou.com

Kimball Camp YmCa Nature Center

(517) 283 - 21684444 Long Lake Road • Readingw w w . k i m b a l l c a m p . c o m

WiNter DaY CampDec 20 - 23 and Dec 27 - 30Dec 24th and 31st Ages 4 - 12 • $20/day or $85/weekNeW Year’s FestDec 30 - Jan 1 • Ages 6 - 14 • $69 WiNter retreatFeb 11 - 13 • Ages 6 - 12 • $69

Call for ReservationsGift certificates Available

Fest & More

Times have changed, and so have the ways we plan for our financial futures.

Start today to plan for the retirement YOU want.

Shelly Van Zandt 517-265-2323/800-833-1992 www.tayloragency.us

Your Journe y Begin s...

10 South Howell Street • Hillsdale • 517-437-4844

All Aboard

Christina Boyer • [email protected]

10 S. HOWELL STREET, HILLSDALE 49242(517) 437-4844 or 1-800-968-8747

“THE COMPLETE VACATION STORE”

Les Miserables

$125per

person

March 26, 2011

Detroit’s Fisher Theater

inCluDeD:

Deluxe motorcoach transportation

and theater ticket.

South African SafariMarch 24-April 7, 2011Hosted by Betty Spahr

Services of an English-speaking

tour manager throughout trip.

Special features: Victoria Falls, Soweto

Tour, Game Drive through Kruger Park,

Game Drive through Huhluwe-Umfolozi

Game Reserve, Cape Town City & Table

Mountain Tour, Cape Peninsula TourinCluDeD:

Round-trip airfare, intra-flight

accommodations, all transfers, 15 meals

$5,099per

person

12 Days

Pura Vida Costa Rica$3,300per person

dbl. occupancy

An Eco-Adventure

June 11-22, 2011

highlights:

Whitewater Rafting, Monteverde Cloud Forest

(zip lining), Arenal Volcano & Tabacón Hot

Springs, Tortuguero National Park

inCluDeD:

Airfare, 33 meals —

11 breakfasts, lunches

and dinners

Shades of IrelandMarch 29-April 7, 2011Escorted by Ken Delany of WTVB

highlights: Dublin, Irish Evening, Kilkenny,

Waterford Crystal, Blarney Castle, Ring of

Kerry, Killarney, Farm Visit and more!inCluDeD:

Hotel transfers, round trip air from Detroit

Metro, 13 meals — 8 breakfasts, 5 dinners

$2,949per person

dbl. occupancy

2011 Trip Introductions

Learn more and have your questions

answered at our FREE trip presentations!

Wed., Sept. 22

Branch County Chamber of Commerce

24 Division St., Coldwater

South AfriCAn SAfAri, 5:30 p.m.

ShADeS of irelAnD, 7:00 p.m.

Thurs., Sept. 23

All Aboard travel

10 S. howell St., hillsdale

refreshments provided

South AfriCAn SAfAri, 11:00 A.m.

ShADeS of irelAnD, 1:00 p.m.

2011 escorted group tours

south AfricAn sAfAriMarch 24 - April 7

Les MiserAbLesMarch 26

Bus departs Hillsdale

shAdes of ireLAndMarch 29 - April 7

purA VidA costA ricAJune 11 - 22

With our escorted tours you can expect unmatched value, insider knowledge and world class customer service with every journey.

all abOarD traVElIs shopping for travel confusing? There are so many travel options to choose from. How can you know which one is right for you? From family to fantasy, budget to luxury, and business to pleasure. All Aboard Travel can assist you with a getaway for every type of guest. Receive personalized guidance from our travel specialist. Locally owned and operated for 23 years. Call All Aboard Travel for all you travel needs 800-968-8747. At All Aboard Travel your Dreams become Reality!

kiMball yMCa CaMPNestled on the shores of beautiful Long Lake, Kimball Camp YMCA is a place where children and adults come to discover the wonders of life and develop spiritually, mentally and physically in a relaxing environment.

We offer summer camp, winter camps, outdoor education, Thanksgiving programs, and Christmas programs for the kids. Our well trained staff can provide corporate team building. We can accommodate your youth groups, birthday parties, Christmas parties, family reunions, weddings, or any type of get together for groups of 200 or under. We offer heated cabins, meeting rooms, and a lodge with fireplace and dining facilities. Contact us for more information at 517-283-2168, [email protected], or visit www.kimballcamp.com

thE taylOr agENCy - sErViCE aND iNtEgrityWE LIVE IN A WORLD OF CHANGING TIMES. The traditional roles and lifestyles of today’s woman are not that of yesterday. At The Taylor Agency, we invite you to take charge of your financial future, to afford yourself the retirement you deserve. We have been serving the community for the past 22 years and pride ourselves in service and integrity. Our agents specialize in life and long term care insurance as well as all of your investment needs. Shelly VanZandt is one such agent waiting to help you. Call her for your personal meeting today! 800-833-1992

28


http://www.tayloragency.us


http://www.kimballcamp.com

It’s worth the drive...It’s worth the drive...

Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 11:00 pm Friday & Saturday 8:30 am - 2:00 am

Sunday 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

55 N. Broad Street • Downtown Hillsdale, MI

517.439.1921

www.broadstreetdowntownmarket.comwww.broadstreetdowntownmarket.com

Check out our website� Read our Featured Article from Downtown Gal � Check out our Specialty Cooking Classes� Follow our schedules for our Tasting Events & Concerts

We Feature � A Fabulous Selection of Meat Bundles � Wide Selection of Boars Head Deli Meats� Smoked Meat Sticks and Jerky made on site� Chairman’s Reserve Certified Premium Beef, cut daily� 2 Gourmet Soups and 2 Chef Prepared Entree's daily� Largest Selection of Beer, Wines and Liquor in town� Self Serve Coffee Beanery Coffee and Cappuccino Bar� Rest in our Custom Snack Bar with Free Wi-Fi � Gourmet Sauces, Marinades, Jams and Jellys, Snacks,

Local Honey, Cookies, Breads and so much more!

From the moment she was born I promised to love her, to protect her from all the monsters under her

bed, and to support her and all her dreams. From the moment she was born I promised that I would always

provide for her, no matter what.

That’s why I bought Life Insurance, because from the moment I held her I wanted to secure her future in case I couldn’t always be there for her. Because it’s

not about my life, it’s about hers.

AGENCY NAME OR LOGOTown Name • 555-555-5555 • web site

You Are My Sunshine . . .

Call or visit us today!

67 N. Howell St.Hillsdale, MI 49242Toll Free: (866)439-9345 www.mooreinsuranceservices.com

The RealLiving Room

D E F I N E YO U R S T Y L EW E ’ L L D E S I G N YO U R K I TC H E N

-CREATE-a comfortable kitchen with cabinetry

that fits your need and budget-SELECT-

from counter tops ofsolid surface•granite•quartz•laminate

cultured marble•PaperStone™

Visit our showroom1488 Vera Drive

Hillsdale517.439.2416

L E T U S B L E N D YO U R D R E A M SW I T H O U R C R E AT I V I T Y

Broadstreet

KITCHEN & BATH BY ROWEN DESIGN When we started Rowen Design Kitchen & Bath in 2000 the goal was to create a company that would allow the residents of south central rural Michigan to purchase beautiful, unique products right here in their own backyard. We felt that offering professional design, personalized service, and quality products would be a real asset to this area. This year we have opened a small showroom to assist you with any remodeling project from plans to project completion. Offering cabinets, counters, blinds, shades, remodel showers, walk-in bathtubs, and custom woodwork-ing. We look forward to your visit at 1488 Vera Drive, Hillsdale, MI. You may visit us on our website at www.rowendesign.com, or call 517.439.2416.

BROAD STREET DOWNTOWN MARKETThe beautiful new Broad Street Downtown Market in downtown Hillsdale is eagerly awaiting you! Boars Head deli meats and cheeses are available as well as Chairman’s Reserve beef! Impress your guests with the best when you serve either of these fine quality products. Specialty baked goods are new with the addition of CC Sweets that started business on November 1st inside the market. Come place your holiday order for pastries, breads, gourmet sweet goods and more. Or simply en-joy a made to order sandwich of Boars Head product on fresh baked breads. What could be better? Specialty beers, wines and liquors along with everyday needs are here for you daily.

MOORE INSURANCE SERVICESLife insurance may be one of the most overlooked items people forget about. In the event of a tragedy, life insurance proceeds can help pay the bills, continue a family business, finance future needs like your children’s education, protect your spouse’s retirement plans, and much more. Life insurance provides cash to your family after your death. This cash (known as the death benefit) replaces your income. What’s more, there is no federal income tax on life insurance benefits.

It’s always a struggle when you lose someone you love. But your emotional struggles don’t need to be compounded by financial difficulties. Life insurance helps make sure that the people you care about will be provided for financially, even if you’re not there to care for them yourself. Call Moore Insurance Services (517) 439-9345 today and let us show you the many different life insurance options.

29

http://www.rowendesign.com

http://www.broadstreetdowntownmarket.com

http://www.mooreinsuranceservices.com

Seasonal

Style

By Jeanine MatlowSimply Hers Magazine

30

Style

By Jeanine MatlowSimply Hers Magazine

When decorating your home for the holidays, you don’t always have to deck the halls. Sometimes it’s the simplest details that make your spaces feel warm and inviting. Pick a few areas here and there that might benefit from a little embellishment. Then you can stretch your creativity and your budget to make an impact without going overboard. While adding to what’s already there is a given

when you decorate for any occasion, it’s easy to get carried away. Remember to remove some existing pieces to make way for your seasonal selections.

Accentuate mirrors with feathered boas in celebratory hues. Glass bowls can be filled with color-coordinated candies, such as gum drops or jelly beans. You might also try some festive faux fruit for a more sophisticated feel.

Fill a few picture frames with your favorite holiday cards. Then group them together for a

cheerful composition. You can also attach your cards to a large message board for a one-of-a-kind collage.

Sticking to a particular color scheme or holiday theme will tie everything together for a more cohesive look. Search for multiples of ornaments and other seasonal décor for repetition.

Fabrics offer a fast and affordable way to give your home a more festive feel. Go for velvet or felt that can be layered for more texture.

Wrap holiday lights around something unexpected, such as a table base or a large container. Plug them in and dim your overhead lights for a soothing holiday setting.

Create a scrapbook from last year’s photos that can be propped open on a coffee table for everyone to enjoy. Take pictures of your favorite decorations for future inspiration.

Adorn your candles with colorful earrings and pins for a more decorative look. Chandeliers come to life when draped with anything that dangles, such as ornaments or seasonal greens.

The holidays offer the perfect opportunity to appeal to the senses when sprucing up your home. Cinnamon-scented pine cones are a welcome addition as are bells that hang from your front door to announce the arrival of your guests.

Winter boots become spontaneous containers for your seasonal floral arrangements. Place vases inside to hold the required water for real blooms. Or simply fill them with a variety of

silk flowers for a longer lasting look.

Opt for a variety of smaller trees placed throughout your home instead of or in addition to a large one. This gives you the opportunity to create different themes or color schemes, such as a kid-friendly version for a child’s room. Consider placing your tree inside a garden urn in lieu of a tree skirt.

Start gathering ideas from store displays and magazines to come up with something new or to tweak what you already have. You can start by setting the tone for your home with your outdoor spaces. Potted evergreens make a simple statement when they flank your front door. This will let your visitors know to expect more of the same inside.

31

• Mohawk Color Center Elite Dealer • Carpeting• Vinyl• Laminate• Ceramic Tile• Quartz Countertop• Interior (Graham) Paint• The only certified Hunter Douglas blind dealer in Hillsdale County.

(517) 523-41113391 Hudson Rd. Suite B • Hillsdale

www.hillsdaleinteriors.com

When you walk into someone’s home, you see beautiful, warm carpet, rich-looking ceramic tile, elegant hardwood floors and attractive drapes or blinds. This shows a true investment in a home. What can you do to keep your investment at its fullest potential? Proper maintenance is the key. All manufacturers recommend that you have skilled professionals come to your home to clean using the proper tools.

Most carpets have a warranty which is maintained as long as you have the carpet commercially cleaned every 16 to 18 months. Professional carpet cleaners using a truck mounted system and CRI approved equipment will lift dirt out of the fibers of the carpet. In most cases this will reset the fibers and twists making the carpet come back to life and looking like new.

Hard surfaces, such as ceramic tile, need to be scrubbed to pull the dirt out of the grout. Professionals then suggest resealing the grout with a good penetrating sealer. Grout can also be stained with an epoxy for a new color and clean, fresh look.

The finish on hardwood floors will last longer if you don’t use water. You should use a cleaner specifically designed for wood floors which does not contain pH. Be careful not to use old wax on new pre-finished wood designs. This could do more damage than good to your floor.

As for window treatments, I would recommend a certified fabric care specialist to clean drapes due to the different mixes of fabrics involved. Drapes should be carefully dry cleaned to avoid shrinkage. Bleeding of the material may occur if the drape is not properly dried or is not hung cor-rectly during the drying process.

Cleaning blinds can be very touchy as there are so many styles and fabrics. Very few blinds can stand up to the old bathtub wash and still keep their original look and shape. This method of cleaning could also void the warranty. You should contact the manufacturer or company where the blinds were made for proper cleaning instructions and procedures.

Daily maintenance such as mopping and vacuuming will make your investments last a very long time. Count on professionals to help keep your investment in the best shape possible, looking as though newly installed. Enjoy our home!

MAInTAInInG The Value of Your

HOME

Interior Design and so much more...on-sIte cleanIng

on site cleaning for your blinds and drapes!commercial and Residential -

call today and be ready for the holidays!

Monday - Thursday: 9 - 7 • Friday: 9 - 5Saturday : 9 - 1 • Or By Appointment

Lance Bearman Hillsdale Interiors, Inc.

32

http://www.hillsdaleinteriors.com

It’s Beginning to Look a Lot like Christmasfood p rocesso rs

cook books

i rons

dish towels

tea kettles

frying pans

pot holdersju i ce r s

ice cream makers

waffle irons

knife sets

measuring & wooden spoons

HJ Gelzer & Son, Inc

517-437- 3321 • 94 N. H owell • Hi l lsdale

Find the perfect gift for

the chef in your life

About three years ago, I left my job of thirty one years. Like many working women, I had spent the biggest share of those years juggling a full time career with being a mother and wife.

In the first few months with my new-found freedom of time, I experienced a burst of pent up energy and motivation to tear into my cluttered house. I couldn’t wait to finally experience organized perfection!

During this quest, I have learned a lot (one obvious thing is that perfection will forever elude me)! I love reading every organizing article and magazine I can get my hands on. I also enjoy finding creative solutions for my storage-challenged house. Making an honest effort to clean out what I don’t need/want and organize what I do need/want, I have made some discoveries.

From that evolved a newsletter I’ve been writing to share with friends and family. I titled it S.O.S. because there have been times when knee-deep in “treasures” and overwhelmed, I almost had to send out a distress signal!

I also realized there are three key components to dealing with clutter and keeping it under control...the commitment to sort, organize, and simplify.

The newsletter will now become this column where I will give you organizing tips, ideas, projects, and most of all, encouragement. In the months to come, I will share things I’ve read about, figured out, and tried in my own home. Let’s face it, most of us can identify with these basic facts- 1. We have collected way too much stuff!

2. We don’t have the time or energy to deal with way too much stuff!

3. Our kids do not want to own or get rid of, our way too much stuff!

4. We are not ready to stop collecting or buying so we continue to add to our way too much stuff!

We will tackle these problems with easy, inexpensive, and practical solutions. Whether you are at a point in your life where you are ready to yell “SOS” and jump in with both feet or just want to take baby steps, I will help you reclaim your space with realistic solutions. No journey is without its frustrations but we’ll do it together and probably even share a laugh or two along the way! So get your label maker ready and meet me back here- prepared to Sort, Organize, and Simplify your life.

— Your organizing questions, suggestions, and comments are welcome. Email Peggie at [email protected]. Please put ‘SOS’ in the subject line. **

S.O.S.Sort, Organize, and Simplify Your Life!

By Peggie BildnerSimply Hers Magazine

33

Lance Bearman Hillsdale Interiors, Inc.


HOMES hOliDaysFOr

thE

Imagine the joyful sight of twinkling holiday lights on richly decorated, towering Christmas trees and halls

decked with boughs of holly. Picture a traditional seasonal feast for the senses made that much more enjoyable because you didn’t have to untangle a single strand of lights, wrestle to straighten the Tannenbaum, or hang a bit of greenery. ‘Tis the season for holiday home tours, when historic house museums as well as neighbors in towns across Michigan open their wreath bedecked doors to share the décor and spirit that one song calls, “the most wonderful time of the year.”

FOr MOrE iNFOrMatiON:

Greenfield Village Holiday Nights, www.thehenryford.org

Meadow Brook Hall Holiday Walk: www.oakland.edu/mbh

Edsel & Eleanor Ford House Tours: www.fordhouse.org

Cranbrook House Holiday Tables: www.cranbrook.edu

Grand Haven Classic Home Tour: www.tri-citiesmuseum.org

Kellogg Manor House Holiday Walk: www.kbs.msu.edu

Pure Mchigan Travel Info:: www.michigan.org

TRAVEL

34

http://www.thehenryford.org

http://www.oakland.edu/mbh

http://www.fordhouse.org

http://www.cranbrook.edu

http://www.tri-citiesmuseum.org

http://www.kbs.msu.edu

http://www.michigan.org

Greenfield Village: The outdoor museum of The Henry Ford is a neighborhood of historic structures that are related to significant American people and events. On select evenings between December 4 and 27 the Village is open from 6:30-10 p.m. for Holiday Nights, a special step back in time complete with historically appropriate seasonal décor, holiday shops, ice skating, live entertainment and fireworks.

Meadow Brook Hall: The fourth largest historic house museum in the U.S. enhances its already-plush interior with elaborate seasonal displays during its annual Holiday Walk, November 26-December 22. The 88,000-square foot home in Rochester was completed in 1929 by Matilda Dodge Wilson, the widow of auto baron John Dodge, and her second husband, lumber baron Alfred Wilson. Special optional Holiday Walk events include visits with Santa, an evening Starlight Stroll, and Holiday High Tea.

Also Check Out: Holiday Tables, “A Wardrobe for Your Table…Dressing it with Style at Cranbrook House in Bloomfield Hills, November 19-21.

Holiday Tours at the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House, Grosse Pointe Shores in late November-December.

Grand Haven: Members of the community welcome visitors into their residences December 4-5 for the annual Classic Holiday Home Tour to support the local Tri-Cities Historical Museum.

Gull Lake: Tour the estate of cereal king W.K. Kellogg and his wife Dr. Carrie Staines Kellogg on the annual Kellogg Manor House Holiday Walk. The Tudor style home was built in 1925-26 on a hill overlooking the lake located between Battle Creek and Kalamazoo, and was used as a summertime retreat by the Kellogg family. Tours of the festively decorated home are offered November 26 and 27 and December 4, 18 and 19.

Marshall: Stroll the streets of the town named a National Historic Landmark District in the annual Christmas Candlelight Walk, a walking tour of five historic, decorated homes December 11 and 12. Enjoy the Madrigal Dinner December 10, 11, or 12 and the Governor’s Mansion Christmas Tea on December 12.

HOMES hOliDays

35

Glei’s Orchard & GreenhOuse3500 Milnes Rd. • Hillsdale • (517)437-4495 • www.gleisinc.com

O Christmas Tree Breathe in the holiday spirit with a beautiful, fresh cut Christmas Tree

Offering the best selection of trees, wreathes, swag,

poinsetta’s and grave blankets

Visit us on Facebook

Hosted by the Hillsdale County Chamber of Commerce

Saturday • Nov 279 AM - 3 PM • Admission $2

This annual holiday event kicks off the Christmas shopping season, displaying over 200 tables of

handmade crafts at Hillsdale High School.

Cookie WalkFill a bucket of cookies for $129:00 AM until cookies are gone

Visit Santa & have your picture taken 11 AM - 12 Noon & 1 PM - 2 PMHillsdale High School Cafeteria

Lunch with Santa $5 RSVP Required - Call 437-6401 to register

12:00 Noon Line up in cafeteria

4th Annual Candy Cane HuntAges 2-7 • 11 AM — Ages 8-12 •1 PM Candy Canes & Prizes for all children

Silent Auction Live musical entertainment on the cafeteria

stage throughout the day.

Sponsored by Joe Sanford,Century 21 Action Associates

HiLLSdALe HigH SCHooL — 30 SoutH NoRwood

41st Annual Holiday Bazaar

Hi, I’m Willie. I have one husband, four kids, two dogs and one cat. One or all of them have at one time or another has pushed me over the edge. Right now though, it’s not any of them. It’s me! I’m fat.

Okay, maybe not FAT, but I do have an extra 25 pounds or so packed onto my butt and thighs. It’s not evenly distributed, it’s not pretty, it’s just fat. There’s the 7.5 pounds in each thigh that has no business being there, the 10 extra pounds hanging onto my butt for dear life. All right, there’s the extra 7 or 8 extra pounds in my belly. Oh yeah, I can’t forget the extra 2 or3 in my upper arms, aka bat wings. Now that I’m looking, I’ve got that spare tire thing squeezing out of the bottom of my bra. (Let’s see 7.5 + 7.5 + 10 + 7 + 2 + 2 + . . . yep, that’s about 25, give or take) How in the world did this happen? Let me give you an example.

Last evening after I had gorged myself sitting in front of the TV I told myself, tomorrow is THE day. I’m gonna get up early, exercise, eat right – I’m going to lose weight!!! Morning comes – I’m tired and don’t want to get out of bed, especially to exercise. I lay there thinking to myself; I’m not really THAT fat, am I? Nah, I can still get into those dress pants. There is the fact that I’ve recently bought new pants for work in a bigger size to accommodate my big butt, but let’s not start the day on a bad thought, eh? Forget the pants. Think about . . . hey, what’s for breakfast? I can’t work out without food in my belly, can I? That’s a bad thing, isn’t it? I don’t want to pass out sweating like a pig during my workout because my blood sugar level is too low. Horror upon horrors! What if my husband had to call EMS to revive me? I’m sweaty, I’m grubby, I’M FAT!!! No, we can’t have that, so I go to the kitchen and try to decide what to have for breakfast. While I’m looking for something that sounds good to eat, I hear the bag of m&ms in the snack cupboard calling me by name. (Willie... Willie, we’re in here!) Being the good wife that I am, I don’t want the m&ms to wake my husband, so I eat them just to shut them up. I’m only thinking of my husband you understand.

While I’ve got the cupboard door open I decide to clean up the mess that I made last night when the bag of cookies I was trying to open broke apart and spewed cookies everywhere. I get the cloth out to wipe the crumbs up, but what’s that behind the potato chips – a cookie? It’s probably stale, having sat out all night so I eat it. I can’t waste it; my mother would kill me for wasting food. Oops, when I shove the chips aside to get to the cookie, the clip comes off and potato chips fall all over. I scoop them up and pop ‘em in my mouth. I would have put them back in the bag, but what with my hands touching all that stuff in the cupboard, I don’t want to take the chance that my husband would get any germs from my dirty hands and fall ill. What kind of wife would I be if I allowed that?

As I’m putting the securely closed bag of chips back in the cupboard, I find the Twinkie I’d been looking for last night and couldn’t find, thus the whole cookie incident. Well, dang – it’s the last twinkie and if I don’t eat it my husband will and he’s really getting chubby so what can I do? Now it’s not as though I really want the Twinkie, but for my husband’s sake and being the good wife that I am, I eat it.

I look at the clock. Holy smokes, where did the time go? I have got to get myself around for work. No time for a good workout, no time for a good breakfast. I’ll just grab a Pop Tart or two on my way out the door. Whew, this losing weight thing is not easy! It’s hard work. I’m already worn out. I think I’m going to have to wait until tomorrow and try again. I’m tellin’ ya, this is gonna put me over the edge.

Over The E D G

Eby WillieSimply Her’s Magazine

36

By Willie SmithSimply Hers Magazine

http://www.gleisinc.com

plaiditudewith fashions for “real women”. New apparel lines arriving

daily along with fun jewelry! Gift giving ideas galore!

showyour

120 N. Main • Adrian • 517-673-8307Tu - Fr • 10 - 5:30 | Sat 10 - 3 or by Appt.

New apparel lines arriving daily along with fun jewelry! Gift giving ideas galore!

Fashions for real women

120 N. Main • Adrian • 517-673-8307 |Tu - Fr • 10 - 5:30 | Sat 10 - 3 or by Appt.

(517) 437-4160 • 20 N. Howell St. • Hillsdale

The only way to increase a flower’s beauty is to give it as a gift.~ Anonymous

CHECKER RECORDS

The perfect gift for someone with everything!

(517) 439-548828 S Howell St. Hillsdale

Mon-Sat 6:30am-7:30pm Sun 8:00am- 5:00pm

Layman’s service center42 Waldron St., HillSdale • (517)437-3821

Layman’s Service CenterA Certified Bumper to Bumper Service Center

Providing you the best in preventative maintenance in addition to the repairs needed to keep your car or light truck running it’s best.

Proudly serving Hillsdale County for over 40 Years

~ Exceptional Hospitality ~

Great Accommodations Surrounded By Nature

Reservations ~ 517-437-3311~

Located on the Hillsdale College Campusdowcenterhotel.com

Up-north property located in Luther, MI

! Special Events

! Attractive Hotel Accommodations

! Corporate Retreats

therockwelllakelodge.com

37

Looking for an affordable gift with a personal touch? You can find the best gift you will ever give without having to drive a single mile. No need to wait in line at the local department store, surf the web for hours or pay outlandish prices for a gift that is “all the rave”. In fact, the greatest gift of all will not cost you one red cent. This season give the special senior in your life a gift he/she will not soon forget. Give the gift of TIME.

The hustle and bustle of the season is upon us. So much to do, so many people to see, how will we ever finish everything in time? With demands pushing, pulling and speeding us along it is hard to remember that many seniors are lonely during the holidays.

They sit quietly as the next generation begins the annual struggle. Wishing there was a demand being placed on their time. An event or errand that has to be completed or the holiday just won’t be the same.

We all know that time passes and generations change but how quickly we forget those who do not demand our attention. The one’s that once took the time to teach us to tie a shoe or ride that shiny new bike

This holiday give the gift of time to the special seniors in your life. Here are a few ideas that have been proven to put a smile on the faces of everyone involved.

GIFT CERTIFICATES No, not the kind that will buy an item in the store. These certificates are hand-made and include items such as a game night, a Saturday afternoon outing or a night of BINGO. Be creative, it doesn’t matter what the certificate is for, what you are really giving is your time.

BE A SANTA ’S HELPERVisit your elderly neighbors and offer to do any outside chore that needs to be done. Even if you are not taken up on your offer it will be appreciated. Remember, seniors often do not ask for help. Only by you taking the first step will this be successful.

BE A CHAUFFEURMany seniors would love the opportunity to purchase gifts for the important people in their lives but lack the ability to go shopping on their own. Whether they are unable to drive or just can not handle the crowds, your offer to drive them may be just what they are looking for. Why not keep the gift going after the holidays and make it a regular visit to the grocery store?

FEED THE BIRDSIt may seem a bit corny but many seniors love to spend time enjoying the outside. Feeding the birds is a wonderful past time but many will not

spend money on anything as trivial as bird seed or day-old bread. A large bag of bird seed or a gift certificate to the local bread store will give them hours of enjoyment.

THE GIFT OF BEAUTYA regular visit to the beauty salon for a shampoo and set will do wonders for the self esteem of a senior. Not only will it make them smile when they look in the mirror, it will give them the opportunity to have a conversation with someone other than family.

CAN YOU SAY COOKIES!Have a baking day. Together you can make gifts to give to others and enjoy a wonderful day in the process. Here’s a suggestion... keep a pen and paper handy to write down any words of wisdom while you are baking. You never know what you will learn.

No matter what you decide is the best gift for the senior in your life, as long as you take the time to get to know them, it will be perfect.

Keep in mind our gifts are an indication of how well we know each other. Ask yourself which of these ideas would be the best for your grandma. If you don’t know the answer just pick up the phone and invite her to dinner. You can figure it out over a big pot of stew.

TheGreatestGift of All

Generations

38


the holidays?

Eden Alternative Registered Home

Skilled Nursing • Alzheimer’s Care • Rehabilitation

517-439-9341 | 140 W. Mechanic St. | Hillsdale

Comprehensive Rehabilitation Program

Specialized Skin Care Management

Physical TherapyOccupational TherapySpeech Therapy

Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility

Residential | CommeRCial | Roll off ContaineRsCompetitively pRiCed | loCally owned & opeRated

www.modernwastesystems.com

41 N Broad St Hillsdale, MI 49242-1601 - (517) 437-4485

P P P P P P P P P P P P

Smith’s Flower Shop

Deck your HallS,walls, tableand More...

Fender Menders517-529-9913

10525 S Meridian Rd • Clarklake

Insurance SpecialistsFree Written EstimatesAll work Guaranteed.

CoMplEtE CollISIon SErvICESOriginal factory parts • Frame straightening

Pre-accident restoration • Dents, dings & rust removed

Auto pAIntInG SpECIAlIStSColor match experts • Ecomomy & premium finishes

Thousands of colors • Oven-baked finish

1456 HUDSON RD. • HILLSDALE • 439-0200

Gastroenterology • Internal MedicineFamily Practice • Pediatrics

FOR

EVERY

STAGE

OF

LIFE

HILLSDALE MEDICAL ASSOCIATES

32 S. BROAD ST. HILLSDALE • 437-3361

2 LocatIons to sErvE you

Mon - Fri • 9am-5pm

Mon - thu • 8am-6pm

Holiday

HottiesWe invite you to take a break from your holiday shopping, and enjoy one of our specialty holiday beverages at a special price!

Mon-Wed • 6:30 am-6 pm • Thu-Fri • 6:30 am-9 pm • Sat 9 am-6pmClosed Sunday

Jilly Beans2 N. Howell St. • Hillsdale • 517• 437• 3338

Available for a limited time!

Hot Apple Cider • Gingerbread Latte Peppermint Hot Cocoa

only $3.50 16 oz.

Moyers Dry Cleaners41 Waldron StHillsdale, MI 49242(517) 437-4074

• Wedding Gowns • Comforters• Bed Spreads • Draperies• Alterations • Dry Cleaning• Shoe Repair

M o y e r ’ s D r y C l e a n i n gBecause Life Moves FAST!

(517) 437-4074 • 41 Waldron St. • Hillsdale39

http://www.modernwastesystems.com

I am in the process of buying a new cell phone and am wracked by indecision. Android or iphone platform? Do I really want a new two-year contract or should I pony up for

an unlocked phone? Great camera or long battery life? Big screen or built-in keyboard? The options are endless. If I didn’t dislike my current phone so much, I’d probably just keep it. However, I really need a new one, and here’s my problem: I don’t want to make a final decision, because I’m afraid that I will regret it. If I choose an Android phone for Google’s killer navigation system, I will certainly regret not having the cool Apple apps. If I choose the awesome camera, I will no doubt curse the 4-hour battery life. What to do?

In the book The Paradox of Choice: Why More is Less, psychologist Barry Schwartz talks about our modern dilemma of too many choices. It turns out that the more choices we have, the less satisfied we are with our decisions. If you’re a perfectionist, the decision making process will really eat away at you. He suggests that we consciously decide to live with the decisions we make and to realize that “good enough” really is good enough. No second-guessing and no regrets.

I’ve seen indecision and regret for years among parents, especially when choosing schools. When I went to school in the 70’s, there was one local school, and everyone in your neighborhood went to the same school. The only choice in my town was public school or Catholic school. Now you not only have the local public school, you may be able to move within your district or between districts. Charter schools and private schools may be options. Or you may have thrown in the towel and decided to home-school, with its own plethora of curriculum options. I have known a number of families who have moved their children multiple times as they

search for the “perfect” school. Some children are moved from one school to another, only to be moved backed to the first one a year later. A child psychiatrist once told me that, if possible, it is more important to provide a stable environment for the child than to search for the “perfect” educational setting.

I had to remind myself of this conversation

when my daughter started Young Fives this year. My sweet little girl, who has grown up with a rough-and-tumble big brother and a preschool class full of boys, wants nothing more than a best girlfriend. As soon as we walked into her classroom this fall, we saw boys: 15 boys and three girls. Right away I began to question my decision to send her to Young Fives instead of kindergarten, and then I wondered if all-day kindergarten wouldn’t have been better for her anyway. She could have gone to her brother’s school, which would have been easier for me! My brain started its cascade of doubt. Then I firmly decided to stop thinking about it. I would not second-guess this decision. She is now very happy in this class, adores her teacher, and has reunited with her BFF from preschool in swimming lessons.

Choices are definitely a good thing. I like the freedom to choose everything from what I want to make for lunch each day to how my children should be educated. Since reading about the paradox of choice, I have stopped second-guessing my decisions and learned to live with them. I finally understand that there is never a perfect choice, and I have become much happier with my decisions.

And the phone? Apple wins, and I’m sure the iphone will be “good enough” for me.

• We are scheduling appointments 7 days a week• Offer home visits in the surrounding communities.• We serve women, men and children. • Child care is available.

MASSAGE THERAPY | PEDICURE | EYEBROW SHAPING | EUROPEAN FACIAL

MANICURE | WAX HAIR REMOVAL | HAUSCHKA SKIN CARE PRODUCT S

Katja’s AllenDaySpa,LLC

Located amidst gardens in beautiful farm country near Hillsdale — 6851 North Weston Rd., Allen • (517) 869-2207

40

The Paradox ofC HOIC E

By Sarah HoefflinSimply Hers Magazine

ONE CARD S T O R E S6 ONE CARD

Market House — Hillsdale & Hudson www.market-houe.com • (517)437-2100 or (517)448-3141

Market House Gift Cards can be used on 1000s of things!

Give the gift that has little limitations. Market

House Gift Cards.... The Perfect GIft

Everytime!


C O M P U T E RSERVICES800 N. Howell St. • Hillsdale

517-437-9000

Make sure she’ll bee-mailing Santa next year

on her new computer!

HP LAPTOPSstarting at $599

$649LAPTOPSstarting at

Virus Malware Removal

Mindy ShoemakerJewel Kade Stylist

(517) 398-2108www.jewelkade.com/mindys

NOT just another Jewelry party book yours today and see the difference!

41

http://www.market-house.com

http://www.market-houe.com

http://www.jewelkade.com/mindys

• Must be a BPU custumer• Must be entered to be judged• Judging will be held week of December 13th• Prizes will be credited to the winners bill!

Enter yourself or enter your neighbor.... No cost to ENtEr!

45 MoNroE st • HillsDalE • (517) 437-3387

cHristMas DEcoratiNg coNtEst

Enter by calling office at 437-3387 or email [email protected]

rEsiDENtial PrizEs 1st $1502nd $1003rd $50

coMMErcial PrizEs 1st $1502nd $1003rd $50 The air in your home could be

up to five times more polluted than the air outside. That’s no small matter, because poor indoor air quality can cause or aggravate allergies, asthma and other health problems according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

There may be a problem lurking inside your home.

Protect your family - call a clean air expert at Ryan & Bradshaw for your free consultation today.

Commercial • Industrial • Residential 1401 Vera Dr. • Hillsdale • 517-437-4259

• UniqUe Gifts• Home Decor• fUll service florist• scrapbook sHoppe

14900 E. Chicago Rd. (US 12)(1/4 mile west of US 127)Cement City, MI 49233

Holiday Hours:

M- F • 9AM to 5PM

Sat. 10AM to 5PM

Sun. 11AM to 4PM

(517) 547-3313www.countryscrap.net

[email protected]

Christmas friday, nov. 26th

through sunday nov. 28th

open HoUse

A Career With Style

HILLSDALEBEAUTYCOLLEGEFinancial aid AvailableFor Those WhoQualify

64 Waldron St.Hillsdale, MI 49242 (517) 437-4670 www.hillsdalebeautycollege.com

Whether you’re choosing a first time career or your second time around Hillsdale Beauty College will help you reach your artistic, technical and lifestyle goals.

No matter your age it’s never to late to explore the career of your dreams.

Hillsdale Beauty College gave me the opportunity to pursue a professional career in Cosmetology. The

training was excellent and the people treated me with respect and helped me in every way possible. I am

grateful for the training and the career I have thanks to Hillsdale Beauty College.

~Crystal Smith, Borics Salon, Hillsdale

42


http://www.countryscrap.net


http://www.hillsdalebeautycollege.com

Nestle’s CruNCh1 cup crisp rice*1 pound of melted milk chocolate*Mix together and spoon into molds, or spoon onto wax paper,

cool and break into pieces.

CaNdy Bar FilliNg(Milky Way or Snickers)7 oz. Jar of marshmallow cream1 cup milk chocolate melted smooth*Mix together, let stand 15 minutes, mold or roll into bon bons.

Add peanuts or caramel to make Snickers candy.

ChoColate Pizza½ lb white chocolate½ cup of peanut butter½ pound red chocolate* 2 oz. caramel*Mix white chocolate& peanut butter together. Cover a 12” card-board with Plastic Wrap. Thinly spread with chocolate – let set up, spread with red chocolate for the sauce, immediately sprin-kle nuts, raisins, etc. over the top – string caramel, then drizzle white chocolate over for the cheese – when completely cool,

peel off and put directly on cardboard.

turtles1 pound caramel* • 2 cups toasted pecans1 pound chocolate*Place caramel is a dish sprayed with Pam.Microwave for 10 seconds – you just want to soften caramel to work in pecans. Do not melt!!!! After pecans have been worked in, form into a roll and cut into pieces the size of a vanilla wafer.

Dip into melted chocolate. Makes about 30 turtles

KeNtuCKy ColoNels½ cup butter, softened3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk1/3 cup plus 2 teaspoons bourbon1 ½ cups dry fondant*½ cup finely chopped pecans pecan halvesCombine butter, condensed milk, and bourbon in a large mixing bowl; add fondant and knead until mixture is well blended and does not stick to hands. Knead in pecans, Shape into 1 in. balls. Dip each ball of candy in semi-sweet flavored chocolate. Place on wax paper and gently press a pecan half on each.

PeaNut Clusters1 lb. melted chocolate*12-13 oz. Spanish salted peanuts (with or without red skins)add the peanuts to the melted chocolate and stir. Spoon out by the tea-spoonful onto wax paper, or into candy cups. Let stand at room tempera-

ture until set.

tiger’s Butter1 cup melted milk chocolate*1 cup melted white chocolate*½ cup smooth peanut butterMix thoroughly by hand the melted white and the peanut butter in a small bowl. Add the melted milk chocolate to that mixture and stir lightly. Pour into a silicone or wax paper lined pan (approximately 10” square) and use a table knife to stir pretty swirls of the light and dark mixture to give a marbleized effect. Let set at room temperature until set. Cut into squares and serve as you would fudge or roll into balls and use as centers in the bon bon mold!

New RestaurantNew Look New Name

Check out the progress at www.myspace.com/chicagowatergrill

And BOY

Are you Gonna’

Like it!

Follow our progress at www.myspace.com/chicagowatergrill

Chicago Water Grill is no more...

for the ones you

Love

43

http://www.myspace.com/chicagowatergrill

Join us for Small Business Night Friday, December 10

517-437-4301 171 E South St

Hillsdalewww.johnnytsbistro.com

Gourmet Menu • Live Comedy ShowDJ/Dancing • Festive Decor

starting at $37.00 per personSpace is limited ~Reserve today

the BEST-KEPTSECRET in town

We’ve taken the work out of planning

your corporate holiday party.

CateRinG avaiLabLe • CoRpoRate RateS. Join us new Year’s eve for a great time including live music

Casual Dining with old world charmgourmet pizza, pasta, lasagna, burgers and specialty sandwiches

host your holiday party or corporate event in Rosalies private dining room.

Rosalie’s

Roadhouse417 West Chicago St.• Jonesville

(517)849-2120

Just like home without the hassle

WARNER’S FAMILY RESTAURANT

3380 Beck RdHillsdale, MI 49242 (517) 437-3949

ThanksgivingChristmasNew Years Eve

In large skillet, saute diced bacon and green onions until bacon is crisp. Remove and drain on paper towel.

Add chicken pieces to skillet and brown well on all sides. Remove the chicken when it has browned and set aside. Put peeled onions, mushrooms, potatoes, and garlic in crockpot. Add browned chicken pieces, bacon and green onions, salt, pepper, thyme, potatoes and chicken broth.

Cover and cook on Low 6 to 8 hours. (High: 3 to 4 hours). During last hour, add Burgundy and cook on High. Garnish with chopped parsley.

CroCkpot Coq Au VinSubmitted by Sarah Stanford

2 1/2 lb. chicken, cut-up

1 clove garlic, crushed

1 t. salt

1/4 t. pepper

1/2 t. dried thyme leaves

6 bacon slices, diced

2/3 C. sliced green onions

1 C. chicken broth

8 small white onions, peeled

1 C. Burgundy wine

1/2 lb. whole mushrooms

chopped parsley

8 small new potatoes, scrubbed

44

http://www.johnnytsbistro.com

Owners: Frank & Carolyn Mancino

Quality Second to None!ITALIAN DINNERSNACHOS • SALADS

Mon.-Thurs. 11 am - 10 pmFri. & Sat. 11 am - 11 pm

Sunday 12 pm - 8 pm

256 CARLETON RD. • HILLSDALE

437-9585

Gift & Custom Samplers$29 - $189

Margarita CC & Co (517) 448-3100 | 521 S Meridian rd | HudSon

Fresh, fruity, cool and delicious. Our refreshing margaritas are the perfect compliment to our

flavorful Mexican cuisine!

Serving lunch, Dinner & Bar menu

College Students Welcome

‘tiS tHe SeaSon

• Catering

• Holiday Parties

75 W. Carleton rd • Hillsdale • (517) 437-3479

sat. deC. 79:00 aMReservations

required

Breakfast

Santawith

FinisH linerestaUrant

75 W. Carleton rd • Hillsdale • (517) 437-3479

FinisH linerestaUrant

H O L I D A Y

GIFT CERTIFICATES

Get all of your holiday shopping done in minutes. Our gift certificates are available in any denomination.

FaMily restaUrantServing Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Ice Cream Desserts

In a 5qt. cooking pot, cover the chicken with water, salt and pepper and boil until the meat is tender and falling off the bone. Remove the chicken from the pot and drain, reserving the liquid. When cool, remove the chicken from the bone and discard bones.

Make a roux using the flour and oil. Stir until a nice chocolate brown, then add the vegetables and cook until wilted. Add the chicken stock, Worchester sauce, bay leaf, Tabasco, salt and pepper. Simmer for 30-minutes. Add chicken and simmer until the chicken falls apart. Add oysters 30-minutes before serving.

Serve in miniature patty shells as appetizers or in large patty shells as an entrée. Feeds 8 as an entrée, many as an appetizer.

graNdMother BieNVeNu’s FaMous ChiCKeN Submitted by Toni Bienvenu Shinabery

1 whole baking hen

1 yellow onion, chopped

½ bell pepper, chopped

3 stalks celery, chopped

1 pod garlic, pressed

4 TBS. flour

½ pt.oysters, drained and chopped

4 TBS vegetable oil

1-1/2 c. chicken stock

3 TBS Worchestershire sauce

1 bayleaf

Tabasco sauce to taste

Salt and pepper to taste

45

(866)378-1950

For factory rebates, specials & pre-owned vehicles visit www.leutheusergm.com

Our Family serving Yours ... in Hillsdale since 1950

Home Decorand so much

MORE

Maribeth’s

10 North Howell Street • Hillsdale • 517-437-3113

CAPRICORN - DeC 22/JAN 20Others have trouble reading you Capricorn. That’s because you are sending out mixed signals. It’s better if you stay consistent with your own thoughts and beliefs.

AQUARIUS - JAN 21/Feb 18Feeling restless, Aquarius? Spend some time with a hobby that you enjoy, perhaps whipping up culinary delights or completing a collection you’ve been working on.

PISCeS - Feb 19/MAR 20There’s more to you than meets the eye, Pisces. While you like your privacy, you enjoy letting others get little glimpses of your true self over time.

ARIeS - MAR 21/APR 20Aries, you need a rest to avoid burning out. Friends are urging you to slow down and take a breather, and it is best if you heed their advice.

TAURUS - APR 21/MAy 21A big adventure is on the horizon, Taurus. Even though you haven’t been in an adventurous mood, don’t pass up this opportunity for a little fun.

GeMINI - MAy 22/JUN 21You have been doing a lot of waiting around, Gemini. Just remember that the calm often comes before the storm. Before long you may wish you were still waiting around.

CANCeR - JUN 22/JUl 22Cancer, a lucky streak leads you somewhere you can test your good fortune. Just don’t push your luck too much or things could backfire.

leO - JUl 23/AUG 23Leo, it isn’t in your nature to be meek. When something is bothering you, be sure to speak up loudly. It may initially catch some people off guard and your voice will make a strong impression.

VIRGO - AUG 24/SePT 22Virgo, your patience is at a minimum, but you have to keep your cool or you could end up in trouble. It’s easy to get frustrated, but best to remain calm.

lIbRA - SePT 23/OCT 23Libra, now is the time to solve some financial problems. It could be time to sit down with a financial planner and work out a better budget and savings plan.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21Sagittarius, it’s time to introduce a special friend to your family. While not everyone will be excited about the prospect, this person will be received graciously.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22Scorpio, the easiest way to get some-thing done is to do it yourself. You’ve grown tired of waiting around for others to tackle projects.

46

Gems of WisdomHave You read your Horoscope today?

http://www.leutheusergm.com

Home Decorand so much

MORE

Maribeth’s

10 North Howell Street • Hillsdale • 517-437-3113

To schedule an appointment call 517-437-8373

Hillsdale surgical group451 Hidden Meadows Dr. • Suite 260 • Hillsdale

Front row L to R: Norris March IV, D.O., Daniel Baxter D. O. and Dale McCririe, D. O.

Thinking AboutLap Band Surgery?

We have lost 2,329 pounds!YOU CAN BE ONE OF US!

To schedule an appointment call 517-437-8373

Hillsdale Surgical Group451 Hidden Meadows Dr. • Suite 260 • Hillsdale

Front row L to R: Norris March IV, D.O., Daniel Baxter, D.O. and Dale McCririe, D.O.

Bariatric Surgery?are you overweight? are you concerned about your health? Have you tried diets, diet pills, and

exercise programs? if nothing worked, then you may be a candidate. it’s the least invasive weight-loss surgery available and unlike gastric bypass. it involves no stomach cutting or stapling.

You can be one of uS!

We Have Lost

2,329 PounDS!

Join usnovember 16

ordecember 14

For a Free seminar

let the staff at Hillsdale surgical group assist you in making informed decisions about your weight loss options.

Thinking About

Simply Hers Nov/Dec 2010

Documents

Transcript of Simply Hers Nov/Dec 2010