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If you plan on shopping for toys this weekend, Meijer may be a good place to go. The Michigan-based retailer is giving back to local children when shoppers purchase toys from the store.

Some years I'm on top of things, buying Christmas gifts in June and July and smugly tucking them away in a closet. And then there's this year. Let's just say that I could use a few more months of prep time. But that's not going to happen. I don't even have a list of things I WANT to buy, much less a stash of items already purchased.

The reigning champion of the Meijer LPGA Classic has given a portion of her winnings to the retailer’s hunger-relief program. So Yeon Ryu donated $100,000 of her $300,000 prize to the Simply Give program, which helps stock the shelves of Meijer food pantry partners across the Midwest.

We've all had one Thanksgiving dinner where we're cooking for our family, but then realize we forgot something vital to our dish. Larry from Meijer stopped by to remind people of the most common items people forget to shop for, so you won't forget to put them on your shopping list.

Lets face it. Sometimes cooks and Thanksgiving hosts need a break. And if that’s you, here's a Thanksgiving hack to bypass all or part of cooking a holiday meal. Order Thanksgiving to go. Many area grocery stores will do the cooking for you, an option that's becoming increasingly popular. Meijer expect sales of pre-made dinners to increase 15% this holiday season.

During the holidays, everyone is going to be hunkering down with family and friends for hours and hours. Activities include eating big meals, exchanging gifts and trying to avoid politics as a discussion topic. But for some of us, we'll be playing board games. Candice from Meijer stopped by the show with a bunch of board games to say which games are hot, and why games have gotten so popular.

If you have a sweet tooth but are trying to eat healthy and avoid extra calories, you may be overlooking the appeal of a warm, flavorful dessert based on your favorite baked fruit.

Imagine the cinnamon pie-like tang of a perfectly baked McIntosh apple, the creamy goodness of naturally caramelized banana slices or the comfort-food pleasure of sweet, vanilla-roasted peaches.

Meijer has donated funds to a nonprofit that's helping with relief efforts after Hurricane Michael. Walker-based Meijer said last week it donated $25,000 to Team Rubicon to help support victims in the Florida panhandle in the wake of Hurricane Michael.

Hunker down. Burrow in. Get as comfortable as the season allows. Practice your hygge and as winter approaches, layer up with soft clothing and collect items for the home that seductively whisper: sit, rest and stay…

Hunker down. Burrow in. Get as comfortable as the season allows. Practice your hygge and as winter approaches, layer up with soft clothing and collect items for the home that seductively whisper: sit, rest and stay…

Michigan's grocery store, Meijer, participated in a milk challenge on Monday created to give families healthy choices when it comes to beverages. Meijer, Michigan Lt. Governor Brian Calley, Greater Lansing Food Bank, and the Ingham County Health Department took part the challenge by donating 100 gallons of milk and $2500 to the food bank. A check was presented Monday morning at the East Lansing Meijer store. Then the milk was delivered to the Greater Lansing Food Bank shortly after.

Halloween shopping with Meijer. Andrew Marshall shares candy, costume and decor ideas.

Three professional cake decorators from Meijer bakeries across the country are competing in the annual Meijer cake decorating competition. From realistic succulents to colorful Halloween displays, these cakes are almost too good to eat!

Halloween is about a week away, and that means many people are hitting the stores for spooky products and sugary treats to celebrate. Whether it's costumes, candy, or decor, Meijer is the place that has it all so families can spend more time having scary fun instead of running all over town shopping. Meijer stopped by the Morning Mix to show just a handful of items they have available at the store for the spooky holiday.

(BPT) - As we approach cold and flu season, most of us will be doing everything we can to avoid coming down with those common and often completely miserable illnesses. Each year 5 to 20 percent of all U.S. residents will contract the flu, with the average American muddling through two to four colds annually, according to WebMD. But that doesn’t mean you’re doomed to get sick this season. Among other daily habits, the foods you choose can strengthen your immune system against illness and also reduce the severity of your symptoms if you do succumb.

Writing about the grocery business gives me a different look at supermarket shopping. I recognize companies we have reported on as I push my cart through the grocery aisles, spotting new private brand products to cover and others we have written about.

On Sunday, St. Mark's Episcopal Church fed their first group of people at their weekly breakfast cafe. It may have started as a small outreach program in 2006, but soon grew into a community wide effort as more than 200 people rely on it every Sunday.

Meijer Inc. has received a top score of 100 percent on the Disability Equality Index (DEI) and received, for the first time, recognition as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion – an honor bestowed only on companies that earn a top score. Meijer was among 126 companies to receive awards at the Disability:IN Annual Conference, held this past August in Las Vegas. "On behalf of all Meijer team members, we are absolutely thrilled to not only achieve a top score on the DEI, but to be named as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion – a monumental achievement for our organization,” said Michael Rotelle, SVP of human resources at Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Meijer. “I am very proud of the progress Meijer team members have made over the years to create more inclusivity and opportunities for team members with disabilities. We are humbled to be among so many fine companies that share our devotion to inclusion."

Meijer bridges the gap between denim and the ever-formal business suit with a new line for the updated professional. Not a single woman wakes up and thinks: "I want to look confused today." So why are they heading into work sporting this exact style? It's high time this grey area in women's workwear was sorted out—and Meijer's new line, Ophelia Roe, has some fashionable answers.

Friday is all about tailgating prep and ideas, thanks to our friends at Meijer. Chef Chad definitely scored a touchdown with the FOX 17 crew's taste-buds when he walked us through the simple process of making ribs and his very own Apple Cheesecake Dip.

Building on its online grocery service, Meijer has begun home delivery of beer and wine to customers in Ohio. The Grand Rapids, Mich.-based supercenter chain said its assortment of craft beer and wine is now available from 40 Ohio stores through the Meijer Home Delivery service, which uses Shipt for order fulfillment and delivery.

Meijer is adding alcohol to its delivery service. Starting today, Ohio shoppers can have beer and wine, along with 70,000 grocery and daily items delivered from local Meijer stores through Shipt.

No matter how good or bad your team is doing this football season, you can still look great cheering them on thanks to all of the trendsetting styles found at your local Meijer stores. The only fumble you might have along the way is becoming the envy of your friends who didn't choose the awesome Meijer sports fashions. Meijer really is one stop shopping for your tailgate needs. So far this season they've shown off all of their game day grilling essentials, tailgating games the whole family can play and didn't disappoint when their models showed off the hottest college gear. Plus, each Meijer close to some of the smaller universities, will sell their gear as well.

Meijer will be offering free junior deer hunting licenses at all Michigan stores from Sept. 14-15. The Walker-based retailer says the deal is valid for a single junior deer hunting license, which carries a $20 value, or a mentored youth hunting license. Children must be accompanied by an adult to get the license, which can be accessed at the sporting goods desk or by contacting customer service.

A new school year means the return to routine – and the challenge that goes along with that. Parents report that one task that tends to get long in the tooth quickly is keeping up with a menu of interesting school lunch ideas. Hectic schedules and daily chaos seem to zap creativity, leaving many to default to the same tired apple slices and celery sticks day after day.