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Across Michigan, a unique issue afflicts cobblers: Unclaimed shoes, crammed onto shelves and in boxes in stockrooms, that cannot be legally abandoned under state law. That’s thanks to Michigan’s 1995 Uniform Unclaimed Property Act, which defines an item as “abandoned” only after three years. The rule is meant to cover financial assets like unclaimed life insurance payouts and abandoned properties, but also applies to forgotten heels and loafers. …

Christine Giordano You’ve probably heard about some of the potential health advantages of apple cider vinegar—maybe you even have a bottle in your refrigerator or pantry. But have you considered its beauty benefits, particularly when it comes to your hair and scalp? Turns out this ingredient has a lot to offer in that department, particularly when used as a clarifying …

All summer, April Hennig saw bodycon dresses, mini skirts and sheer tops fly off the virtual shelves at Moda Operandi, where she is chief merchant. After months of isolation, customers were hungry for flashy new outfits that expressed their new social freedom. That’s why she wasn’t so surprised when she saw a slew of similarly revealing garments dominate the runway …

Photo illustration by Slate. Photo by LightFieldStudios/iStock/Getty Images Plus.  Slate Plus members get more Care and Feeding every week. Dear Care and Feeding, I recently torpedoed my close family when the topic of my cousin’s wedding came up. My cousin is getting married in a foreign country at a five-star, all-inclusive resort. Guests are required to stay a minimum of three nights. …

After not having to wear anything on my feet but slippers for the better part of a year and a half, this current return to the outside world makes me realize how many drawbacks most of my shoes have. Like, I can either wear cute heels for an extremely diminished amount of time because my threshold for discomfort has gotten …

You don’t have to sacrifice being warm and cozy in the name of fashion. For winter 2021-2022, designers have found ways to impart style on even the coziest of pieces—like puffer coats and leggings. Not overly complicated or fussy, this winter’s trends are all about adaptability. Whether you’re hitting the holiday party circuit or have intentions of planting yourself firmly …

The former Abbeyfield House in St. Joseph is being turned into a new child care center. Carolyn Jones, one of the three owners, said the licensing process is almost done, and they hope to have their new Bright Beginnings Learning Center at 501 Peters Drive ready to open in October. It will have space for 89-90 children at full capacity, …

Mr. Rhee noted that partial planners start work four to six months before a wedding. They do all of the above, while also referring vendors, advising on floor plans, seating, tastings, and making final decisions. Full-service planners, especially those with designer backgrounds, “typically work a year out and produce your wedding from start to finish,” Mr. Rhee said. Last on …