Mother Mayhem goes for the gold

Facing rodents, repairs and a whole New Year

Every year I resolve to give up the whole “New Year’s resolution” thing. Then I get caught up in the moment and jot down the many things I want to conquer. Foolishly believing that in a week’s time I am going to be one of “those” moms who always has the right forms, has every field trip for the year on the calendar, and can return movie rentals without wearing a full disguise and trench coat to hide her identity because of late fees.

My “new me” begins at Home Depot. According to my fix-it man, a crack in my basement wall was in need of seal...

Top Docs - JAN 2011

Trips to the doctor, dentist, orthodontist or other health care professionals are part of every family’s routine. Ann Arbor Family’s Top Docs highlights the best professionals to help with all your family’s needs throughout the year!  

Dr. Paula Koch
Optometrist
Cherry Optometry
314 N. Main St., Chelsea
734-475-3800
www.cherryoptometry.com

“Treat others better than you’d like to be treated.” That’s the mission statement Dr. Paula Koch tries to instill in her staff at Cherry Optometry in Chelsea. After 17 years of working for other practices, Dr. Koch decided to open her own private practice in 2008...

Traditions

One family's holiday hilarity

Tradition! The dictionary clearly defines “tradition” as “a long established action or behavior in a group that often has been handed down from generation to generation.” I get it. Really. I know where many of my family’s yearly customs originated, but why we continue to practice some of the rituals, I remain clueless. For example, I personally would like to know who made the decision generations ago that we would be a “wind up and pelt the tree with tinsel” kind of family. Unfortunately, I discovered this was not a universal tree trimming practice while a...

Holiday Gift Guide • 12/2011

It's time! The year is drawing to a close, and holiday spirit is in the air. But that means you need to find the perfect gift — probably more than one! Ann Arbor Family's Gift Guide is here to point out the best local businesses to make your family's eyes light up.

Introducing The Bead Gallery’s new jewelry line, Chamilia! These beautiful handcrafted beads are made in the U.S. from materials including sterling silver, 14-karat gold, Murano glass and Swarovski crystals. Create your one-of-a-kind charm bracelets, bangles and earrings at The Bead Gallery today!  They are the perfect gift for any ...