Talking rare plants with the Rare Plant Fairy
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Jocelyn Ho, better known as the Rare Plant Fairy, stopped by to showcase some of her unique and rare plants. For more, visit rareplantfairy.com.

Budgeting 101: Tackling the new year with better money management
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Michael Masserant of the Retirement Education Foundation answers several questions about approaching a family's budget for the new year. Question No. 1 is does everyone need a budget? The answer is a resounding yes

Making Tom Yum soup with Shimmy Shack
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Debra Levantrosser from Shimmy Shack demonstrates how to make Tom Yum soup, inspired by her time living in Thailand. For more, visit shimmyshack.com. Shimmy Shack’s Tom Yum (yummy) Soup Recipe! Recipe: Cook 2 cups dried jasmine rice or basmati rice according to the package and set aside. You can also boil some Thai rice noodles if you prefer. Set aside. SOUP: ½ cup water or 2 TBSP garlic oil or chili oil 1 TBSP minced garlic 6 x ¼ inch thick slices of fresh ginger 1 stalk of lemongrass (broken into pieces in an herb infuser) 1 TBSP lime juice NOTE: If you don’t have lime juice and lemongrass use ¼ cup tamarind paste ¼ cup fresh basil (can also use dried basil) ½ bunch cilantro (diced) 2 green onions, diced 1 TBSP Bragg’s liquid aminos (or soy sauce) 1 TBSP chili garlic sauce (more if you want it spicier but wait til the soup is done to add more) 2 cups diced tomatoes 4 cups vegetable stock 4 cups coconut milk or coconut cream 12 ounces extra firm tofu, diced\ ½ cup bean sprouts (optional) 10 ounces diced mushrooms (shiitake, oyster, lion’s mane or any mushrooms you have on hand are fine) Sautee’ the garlic, ginger, basil, cilantro, onions and tomatoes in the water/oil, Bragg’s, tamarind paste and garlic sauce for 3 minutes. Add veggie stock, coconut milk (or coconut cream), tofu, bean sprouts and mushrooms. Bring to a boil then simmer for 20 minutes. TO SERVE: The soup can be eaten alone or poured over the rice or noodles.

Keeping kids active during the winter months with Detroit PAL
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Corporal Marcus Norwood of the Detroit Police Department, along with Kira Borum and Christian Younger from Detroit PAL, demonstrate some exercises and activities you can do at home to keep the whole family active during the winter months. For more, visit detroitpal.org.

Meatless Monday: Cooking with Que- Roasted Mushroom Sandwich
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Que Broden of Cooking with Que and The Kitchen By Cooking with Que showcases how to make a roasted mushroom sandwich for Meatless Monday. The Kitchen by Cooking with Que is located at 6529 Woodward Ave., Suite A, in Detroit. For more, visit thekitchenbycwq.com.

Mental Health Monday: Getting real about your resolutions
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Dr. Sabrina Jackson discusses ways to keep your New Year's resolutions realistic. For more, visit sabrinajackson.com.

Miami police debunk rumor of alien at mall
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Miami police clear up conspiracy theories about a recent alien invasion. The Nine discusses there thoughts on the matter.

Michigan vs Washington: FOX 2 Detroit and FOX 13 Seattle compare which school is better
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In preparation for tonight's Michigan vs Washington NCAA Football National Championship Game the crew from FOX 13 Seattle compare which school is school and who will win the game.

Meet Myla
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Myla is a german shepherd who only watches Fox2!

Meet LVG Gunnar
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Gunnar is a Norwegian Fjord horse galloping his way into the Fox2 Animal House!

Meet Chloe
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Chloe is a 2 year old Cavapoo who loves watching Fox2!

Meet Zoey
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Zoey is a mixed breed kitty, 10 years old, joining us from Madison Heights.

Meet Suki
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Suki is an 11 year old active Shihtzu pup coming to us from Redford. Welcome!

New comic book based on Red Wings Champion
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Four time Stanley Cup champion, Darren McCarty and Owner of Mess Bucket Comic, Dominic Riggio joins us live in studio

Donate your used furniture to families in need
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Gorman?s Home Furnishings and Interior Design will pick up your gently used furniture and household accessories from Jan. 16th through Feb. 27th. Schedule a pick-up by calling one of Gorman's stores in Troy, Southfield, Farmington, or Novi.