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Christmas 2011

Saturday, December 17, 2011

Holiday Shopping? Check the Traffic Before You Hit The Mall

Check out the roads around Somerset, Twelve Oaks and Oakland before heading out this weekend.

Heading out to the mall to do some holiday shopping this weekend? Make sure to check out the traffic around the Somerset Collection in Troy, Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi and Oakland Mall in Troy. Also, note any current construction with the yellow icons. Here are mall hours and other "if-you-go" details: Address: 27500 Novi Road, Novi, MI 48377 Mall hours: Friday: 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Photos with Santa: At the Ice Palace; every day now through Dec. 24 during mall hours (generally 10 a.m.-9 p.m.). Breaks are from 12:30-1 p.m. and 5:30-6 p.m. on Mondays-Saturdays. Break on Sundays are 1-1:30 p.m.  More Holiday events in Novi Address: 412 W. 14 Mile Road, Troy, MI 48083 Mall hours: Friday: 6 a.m.-10 p.m. …

Monday, November 28, 2011

Cooking for Special Diets: Holiday Fun for Everyone

Classes, parties and more are available for those with special diets.

Editor's note: Alissa Malerman's Saturday column showcased some simple recipes to keep you going through the busy season. Part 2 of her column offers events that either cater to special diets or would be fun for everyone! Shopping isn't the only thing keeping special dieters busy this holiday season. There also are plenty of events to participate in around Oakland County. Celiac Specialties in Rochester Hills is holding a cookie class at 7 p.m. Dec. 1. Learn how to make roll-out sugar cookies, gingerbread people and pizzelles without gluten! The $10 cost includes tasting and recipes. Call 586-598-8180 or email debby@celiacspecialties.com today because seating is limited to 30! Come celebrate the holiday season with your family in an autism…

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Cooking for Special Diets: Simple Solutions for the Busy Holiday Season

Here are some quick recipes to save you time before vacation starts, the kids are home and stores are packed with last-minute shoppers.

Editor's note: Check back Monday on Patch and read about some special diet-friendly holiday events coming up around Oakland County. It's a busy, busy time of year. Whatever your faith or customs, this is an event-packed season and the race is on to get things done before vacation starts, the kids are home and stores are packed with last-minute shoppers. I say I'm going to work ahead every year and have my cards addressed and ready to go, my house decorated and holiday gifts made or wrapped by Thanksgiving. It has yet to happen. So, in these busy times, it's nice to have a few recipes that will help me save time. For special dieters, these are the standbys we cling to, especially since stopping for a little pick-me-up isn't always an option…

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1:09 am on Sunday, November 27, 2011

Look for things you buy anyway, like yogurt or cheese, and see if there are coupons for those things. You should have a store loyalty card if your store offers one, like safeway or sample things before you buy best place would be to check is "Get Official Samples"   more ›

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