If you are from the Petoskey area or have driven through at some point in time, you are probably aware of Petoskey’s well-known donut shop: Johan’s Bakery. Located at 565…
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Welcome to Grandpa Shorter’s Gifts Online Store
Petoskey Stones
Petoskey Stones are the official stone of Michigan. Grandpa Shorter’s specializes in one-of a kind Petoskey Stone gifts for all occasions.
Michigan Love
We love Michigan and offer a wide variety of Michigan themed gifts and products as well as items handcrafted locally in our state.
Lake Products
Grandpa Shorter’s Gifts offers an array of Lake themed gifts including hats, shirts, signs and more. We also offer special orders & personalization.
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Voted Northern Michigan’s Favorite Gift Shop
Located in downtown Petoskey in the heart of the historic Gaslight District, on the corner of Lake & Petoskey Streets.
Grandpa Shorter’s Gifts, founded in 1946, has been serving the Petoskey community and its visitors for 70 years, and through three generations of the Shorter family. We are proud to continue the tradition of carrying Minnetonka Moccasins and Petoskey Stones like we’ve done since 1946.
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I don’t know that I’ve heard my own children claim this, but I know many folks think Mom is easier to buy a gift for than Dad. In fact, I’ve…
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With July 4th being less than a month away (can you believe it?!) I thought I’d share an easy patriotic fruit cup recipe. As most everyone knows, I am all…
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With this being the last week of school for many of us in Northern Michigan I thought it fitting to put together a summer grilling recipe list! We grill year…
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Trying to define the perfect U.P. weekend is like any other such endeavor: both engaging and elusive. Michigan’s Upper Peninsula offers something for every interest and every taste, so the…
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