Rent should not consume more than 30% of your monthly earnings. But, especially if you live in a high-rent mega-city, this is easier said than done. So, how can renters spend a significant portion of their income on rent and still be in good financial shape? The solution is to live a frugal lifestyle. Modest…
Author Archives: Marquette
Dec
22
2021
Detroit has a deep history here in America, from the industrial revolution to the center for Ford Automotive in Dearborn. The city is host to some surprisingly good art and cultural museums, besides the obvious automotive museums here in Motor City. To explore the history and art of the Detroit area a little more, we…
Nov
15
2021
Detroit’s Thanksgiving parade is as much a part of the city’s history as Motown and the automotive industry. Next to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, America’s Thanksgiving Parade is arguably the country’s most famous, well-attended, and historical. It began in 1924 and draws hundreds of spectators every fourth Thursday in November. It’s the parade’s world-famous…
Nov
01
2021
Shop Small This Holiday Season Kick off your holiday shopping by supporting small, local businesses in Dearborn starting on Saturday, Nov. 27, Small Business Saturday, through Sunday, Dec. 5. Community partners, including the East and West Dearborn Downtown Development Authorities and the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce, have assembled a wide selection of retailers and…
Oct
18
2021
Fishnet Artist Studios Autumn Art Harvest Free fall tour of the personal artist studios of 7 local artists working out of Dearborn MI. Come see the new art they have been creating. About this Event Date & Time Sat Oct 23 2021 at 09:00 am Location 4357 Schaefer Rd, 4357 Schaefer Road, Dearborn, United…
Sep
17
2021
There are tons of restaurants to choose from in Dearborn and the Detroit area, and it is not always easy to find the one you want amidst all the choices. In order to make it a little easier, we picked 7 restaurants we love so you don’t have to. Enjoy the mix of American, Thai,…
Sep
01
2021
This awesome annual event displays historic cars ranging from the 1890s and the birth of the automobile, through 1932. Cars come from all over the nation to be shown in unison at the Old Car Festival in Greenfield Village. This turn of the century jaunt through time leads us into the cars of the Great…
Aug
17
2021
Art Walk Information There are three upcoming art walks in Detroit, and these are must-see for people who love local art, decor, design, and more. Check it out! FREE Entry is open to guests of all ages August 27th, September 10th, and October 1st from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Located on Columbia Street (1…
Jul
22
2021
Farmer’s Market season is in full swing and is one of our favorite aspects of summertime. Nothing beats local, farm-sourced produce and products from local businesses. The money goes directly back into the local economy, so you can feel good about shopping at your community farmer’s market. To highlight the people and businesses putting these…
Jul
01
2021
It can be tough moving from one country to another. The culture, currencies, laws, and requirements often vary from place to place. Language barriers and lack of familiarity can make moving overseas difficult or stressful. Finding apartments isn’t easy when you aren’t there to see them in person. Fairlane Woods wants to make the hunt…