Pie Lover's Guide to Grand Rapids, Michigan

Pie is a popular dessert, and with so many different kinds, there's no such thing as just "pie." Strawberry, mincemeat, and banana cream are just a few of the pies in existence. Even something that sounds as simple as apple pie can have many variables, including the type of crust, the sweetener, and the variety of apple.

Pie lovers in Grand Rapids are lucky, because there are many options. In fact, several restaurants sell pies by the slice or by the whole pie.

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Best AC Content on Halloween Costumes for Dogs

If you enjoy dressing up your dog, you're probably thinking about potential Halloween costumes. There are a lot of great ideas out there, so even if you've been doing this for a few years and want to come up with something new, you're in luck. I've scoured Associated Content and found ten articles sure to help you come up with a costume for your canine companion.

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Best of AC: Halloween Party Decorations

Halloween parties are a lot of fun, whether you're the host or one of the guests. If you're planning to host a party this year, you'll need to set the tone with the appropriate decorations.

These thirteen articles include some terrific ideas for Halloween party decorations. They're guaranteed to provide the right atmosphere and give you and your guests a Halloween to remember.

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Best of AC Content: Halloween Yard Decor

As Halloween approaches, do you long to decorate your yard? Do you see what your neighbors have done and wish you could do something just as good, or even better? Are you terrified that your yard decorations will look amateurish? Even worse, what if they're not even remotely scary? Oh, the horror! What will you do?

Fear not! I've found 13 terrific articles to help you make your yard look fantastically scary this Halloween.

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Meant to Be

My entry in Associated Content's flash fiction contest from 2009 is a story about a special relationship. One of the requirements was to begin the story with one of three opening sentences provided by AC. I chose to begin with, "Someone was knocking at the door."

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Celebrate the 4th of July in Grand Rapids, Michigan

The Fourth of July is a time for celebration, and several activities are on the schedule for the Fourth in Grand Rapids. With plenty of fun for the entire family, the festivities begin at 5:00 and continue until late into the night.

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Organize Your Closets

Most people don't have enough closet space. Instead, they have a tendency to hold onto things they don't want or need anymore. Does this describe you? If so, it's time to start organizing the closets in your home so that you can maximize the storage space you have.

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Best Dads on TV

Most lists of the best fathers on television seem to favor TV dads from the 1950s. We've seen some terrible fathers in recent years, but there have also been some good dads on TV. They're not perfect, but they have something important in common.

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