Enter for a chance to win (4) four tickets to Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
Kalahari Resort & Conventions are full service vacation destinations including meeting & convention facilities that combine Americaโs largest indoor Waterparks with the magic of Africa. Located in Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania, Sandusky, Ohio, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, and Round Rock, Texas, Kalahari Resorts & Conventions' innovative Waterparks, family entertainment centers, luxury spas, adventurous restaurants and convention centers deliver beyond expectations, all under one roof. Whether youโre 3, 83 or anything in-between, we pride ourselves on having something for everyone!
Company will pay you $2,400 to go screenless for 24 hours
Itโs hard to imagine a life without screens these days...but how about 24 hours? One company is willing to pay you $2,400 if youโre able to swing it. Reviews.org -- a company that reviews products and services that are designed to make your home smarter -- is holding a โDigital Detox Challenge,โ where lucky contestants will get paid $2,400 to go without technology for 24 hours. You can apply for the 2021 Digital Detox Challenge on Review.org right here. You can learn more about the 2021 Digital Detox Challenge on Review.org.
Shifting sand, water again reveal Michigan shipwreck from 1880s
WHITEHALL, Mich. โ A change in Lake Michigan water levels has revealed a shipwreck from the 1880s that is visible in western Michigan for the first time since 2018. Experts believe itโs the wooden spine of the Contest, said Craig Rich, director of the Michigan Shipwreck Research Association. The wreckage is along the shore in Muskegon County, near where the White Lake channel meets Lake Michigan. In 2018, major parts were seen for the first time since 1974, a result of changes in lake current, water levels and sand. โThings get covered and uncovered all the time.โThere was speculation in 2018 that the shipwreck was another schooner, the LC Woodruff.
3 reasons youโll want to clean your air vents right now
We spoke to Chris Pelino, the president of Pure Ducts Air Duct Cleaning, to get his expert advice on why cleaning your vents regularly is so important. Cleaning your air ducts will improve the air quality of your home. A dirty duct can cause your HVAC system to work extra hard to pump cool air throughout the home. Pure Ducts Air Duct Cleaning is a full-service cleaning and repair company that can tackle your air ducts, HVAC system, furnace, dryer vent and chimney. For more information, and to set up a consultation, click or tap here to visit the Pure Ducts Air Duct Cleaning website.
3 ways to make your backyard your own oasis
We spoke to Robert Randall, one of the experts at Temo Backyard Living, to get his advice on how to make every day feel like a vacation in your backyard. Arguably, the best part of your outdoor living space is ... the outdoors. You can also opt for one of Temo Backyard Livingโs DIY kits, which are now 50% off -- or a full-service option for 15% off until April 15. Temo Backyard Living has been around since 1968. The company has a 17,000 square foot showroom, at 20330 Hall Road in Commerce Township, where you can get some great ideas on how you can transform your outdoor living space.
Support Ann Arborโs SafeHouse Center with this pet photo contest
ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ Make your pet a star and support Ann Arborโs SafeHouse Center at the same time through the Jelly Bean Jump Up pet photo contest. Until 11 p.m. on Friday, March 5, pet parents around Ann Arbor can submit photos of their favorite furry companion. Submit your favorite pet photo. Pet names will be displayed with their photos, and pet parents can also leave a small blurb about their pet. Submissions are free but community members can help their favorite pet move up in the ranks by buying votes.
How to pick the perfect piece of jewelry for your sweetie
So, why not give the most classic gift of all, a gorgeous piece of jewelry? To help steer us in the right direction, we turned to the experts at Ahee Jewelers, a third-generation-owned jewelry store in Grosse Pointe Woods. Andre and Stefan Ahee joined host Tati Amare to share their advice on how to pick out the perfect gift for your love. Ahee Jewelers has hundreds of beautiful pieces to chose from and are renowned for their customer service. For more information on Ahee Jewelers, visit them at 20139 Mack Ave. in Grosse Pointe Woods, or click or tap here to visit their website.
Flush 2020 toilet paper: 450 rolls being given away
American Standard is rolling out a limited edition โFlush 2020โ toilet paper to help us say goodbye to the year of turmoil. This special paper will let you wipe away things like: โYouโre on mute,โ โdrive-by birthday partiesโ and โmurder hornets.โTheyโre giving away 450 rolls of exclusive #Flush2020 toilet paper. Go here to enter for your chance to win.
Hereโs where you can freshen up your takeout food routine
This article is sponsored by Pita WayIt is the first day of Live In the Dโs Michigan Food Week! We kicked things off today with our sponsor Pita Way. Founder Brandon Bahoura joined Tati Amare from one of his locations to talk about what Pita Way has to offer. Pita Way also offers individually catered boxes for workplaces and non-familial gatherings. The prize is made possible by Pita Way and all of our other Michigan Food Week sponsors.
Downtown Boxing Gym Youth Program in Detroit hopes new van will help them do more -- Asks for your vote
DETROIT โ The Downtown Boxing Gym does more than just teach kids how to box. Itโs a nonprofit that provides high-risk children structure, tutoring and some lessons in the boxing ring. Sweeney said they own one van and rely on leases and grants for the eight other vans they operate. If they got another van, they could bring even more kids into the program. The gym is hoping a new van will help them do even more.
17 finalists compete for $1 million in Detroit Demo Day
DETROIT โ The fourth Rocket Mortgage Detroit Demo Day is doing something a little different this year to help small businesses thrive in the pandemic. The 17 finalists have been announced for Rocket Mortgage Detroit Demo Day. For the last 3 years, Rocket Mortgage Demo Day has awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars to local small businesses with big plans to expand and make a difference. โRocket Mortgage Detroit Demo Day is an annual event where we showcase Detroitโs best and brightest entrepreneurs and give them the chance to compete for a million dollars,โ said James Chapman. More information can be found on the official Rocket Mortgage Detroit Demo Day website here.
Enter to win Petoskey stone polishing kit!
Have you ever found a Petoskey stone on a trip up north? They are so spectacularly beautiful that its no wonder they are designated as Michigans State Stone. The only problem with Petoskey stones is that they look so pretty in the water but, as soon as they dry off, they look dull and gray. Take a look at my special report to see how to polish your Petoskey stone, and listen carefully because the answer to the trivia question below (dont worryits pretty easy) will enter you for a chance to win one of two Petoskey stone polishing kits that I brought back with me from up north! Each kit contains everything you need to polish a Petoskey stone and, if you dont have a Petoskey stone, dont worry: each kit comes with a nice Petoskey stone that I personally found on the Lake Michigan shoreline!
Ann Arbor high school organization launches COVID-19 story contest for elementary students
ANN ARBOR, Mich. Book Bridge wants to hear your childs COVID-19 stories. Elementary students around the Ann Arbor area are encouraged to submit their pandemic stories to the COVID-19: Tell Us Your Story contest. Organized by Book Bridge, a Skyline High School student organization that promotes educational equity and learning, the contest is aimed at helping children tell their own stories during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Book Bridge members will select the top three stories from each category to receive a free backpack along with their goody bag. Matthew McMorrough, another Book Bridge member, is interested in seeing different perspectives on the pandemic that contest participants will have.
Enter Local 4 Todayโs Frontline Moms Contest!
Published: May 4, 2020, 7:59 amDETROIT โ We want to pamper one local mom who is working on the frontlines during this pandemic. What she could win:Gift Basket from 6 Salon worth $200, including a gift card, products, makeover certificate and Zoom call with George Nikollaj. Blakeโs Orchard and Cider Mill: Motherโs Day Basket filled with goodies from Blakeโs Hard Cider, Blake Farms, plus a $50 Blakeโs gift card. value $125)Papa Romanoโs โMomโs Dayโ Combo (Approx. value $50)Rules for Local 4 Todayโs Frontline Moms ContestWeโll announce a winner during Local 4 Today on Friday!