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What's the best gift for my girlfriend from Lansing to relieve her homesickness?
My girlfriend (from Lansing) has been living in the UK for over six months now after she moved over here for her postgraduate degree. Amid the stresses of the degree and a part time job, she has been hit by a bout of homesickness which I hate to see. While I know it’ll be a consolation prize to an actual visit home, what would be some good cultural gifts to buy her?
Does anyone know where can I set crawfish traps in Lansing?
I'm from Louisiana. Love crawfish and catching them. Not to save money because the work involved is a lot. Anyone know specific areas/roads I can catch them in Lansing? I probably wouldn't start setting out traps until March.
Are there any bakeries open on 24th in Lansing?
Are most bakeries closing for the holiday weekend or before the 24th? My partner and i wanted to bring some baked goods home for a Christmas dinner so I’m trying to range on when would be a good time / day to pick them up since Christmas is on a Sunday this year.
When does winter weather usually end in Lansing?
I moved Lansing for a great job and am about to start my first winter here. Snow is sometimes nice, but I don't like the feeling of having all of my front door covered in thick snow. And the community service workers are often not prompt in clearing it.
What's the best heated area to grab a drink in Lansing?
I figure that crowd sourcing this may help. I'm looking for places to grab a drink in an outdoor setting that is heated in the city. There used to be a lot with the streeteries and the like, but it seems that this year most of them have shut down. I'm not looking for one of the places that is fully enclosed, because that defeats the purpose. However, if they have individual pods or tables that are enclosed that would work.
How can I help the houseless persons here getting cold weather items?
The weather in Lansing is getting colder and colder, and I can easily see some homeless people on the streets without even enough warm clothes. I would like to ask if there is any channel or way for me to donate some materials to them? Make sure the ones that get distributed to them. For anyone who needs warm items not just houseless. Thanks.
Does anyone know the good meetups or activities in Lansing?
Three year city resident (female) here that is a busy professional and recently finished graduate school in an out of state program. I'm looking to meet other people (30s +) that are interested in watching sports, going for walks/hikes, taking in the city, have careers, volunteer, and are looking to do more than get trashed every weekend. If anyone knows of any good meetups or activities, I'd love to get suggestions. Teachers and administrators, if you know of any groups around education, I'm interested in those too.
Where are the best doggy daycare in Lansing?
I want my puppy to get out of the house and go play with other dogs, but I am terrified of leaving him at a daycare because of all the horror stories I've heard about abuse and fights and illness. Where do you take your dog? Do you trust them, and why? I want any and all recommendations. Thanks.
Is tipping your garbage person or delivery person during the holidays not normal in Lansing?
I tipped two people who go to my house frequently for their job this week and both looked at me like I was crazy. Is it not normal to toss $5-20 during the holidays for garbage and delivery people? I'm not sure whether I did something not correct.
Is there any free dental care in Lansing?
Hey guys, I've got a close friend of mine who's suffering from terrible tooth issues (severe tooth pain, multiple cavities etc) as a result of her parents ignoring her issues for years. She can barely afford to eat, much less get dental treatment. Is there any chance that there is a free dental clinic near Lansing? It's basically an emergency as the pain is so severe she can't even sleep. Do you have any suggestions?
Any reliable and fairly priced professional hoarding clean up services in Lansing?
My mom has a huge hoarding problem to the point where I can’t even visit her or my grandma (who both live in the home). It’s gotten worse since I went to college and I don’t even know what to do anymore — I’ve tried to address it to her a whole year back when I came home but nothing has changed. I don’t know what to do besides call professionals at this point. I would clean but the house is not infested with rats and it’s just all round not a one man job. It’s also a very emotionally taxing responsibility for me. Please help.
What driving customs (good or bad) are peculiar to Lansing?
Every area has its own driving habits. For example, on two-lane highways in Texas, cars will drive on the shoulder to let faster cars pass. But in Minnesota, people will get in the left lane and slow down to block you from passing. What are some common driving habits you see in Lansing but not other places? Just curious.
How do I find an apartment that is managed by an individual not by a management company in Lansing?
I’ve always lived in an apartment building that is directly managed by a property management company. But I know some people in the city who live in a place where a landlord lives in the same building and they don’t necessarily have a big management company. I’ve moved a few times in Lansing, and it’s time to move again. I’d like to find a place where I have a landlord on the property, but every time I look online, places are listed by management companies, not by individuals. I haven’t had a single good experience with a property management company, I’d like to change how I look for a new place. Any advice? Thanks!
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