Colleen Stout

With about 900 Christmas tree farms in the state, you don’t have look very hard to find one near you in Michigan. One of my family’s favorite holiday traditions is picking out our Christmas tree together. We go to the same Christmas tree farm every year and cut one fresh. My boys love the wagon...
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Categories: Holidays

This week Michigan cities and towns all up and down the coast of Lake Michigan were walloped by a raging winter snow storm. We have over a foot of snow some places, wind chills below zero, schools were closed and ski resorts opened early. The thing is, it isn’t even winter yet according to the cal...
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Categories: Travel, Michigan Love

While the holidays are filled with lots of cheer they can also be filled with lots of stress. A full calendar of activities and budgets stretched to the limit all add up to a not so holly jolly time. A little planning will help make the holidays merrier and brighter for everyone. Managing Your Time...
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Categories: Holidays

Every year at Thanksgiving we’re reminded to count our blessings. Here are a few ways your family can practice gratitude together this season and throughout the year. 1. Ask everyone to think of a person that means a lot to them. Could be a parent, grandparent, teacher, anyone important in their ...
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Categories: Holidays

It's Halloween, and if you’re looking for a place to get your scream on, we have plenty of them right along the shores of Lake Michigan. Whether you believe in ghosts or just like exploring creepy, old buildings, we’re sure these spooky spots will make the hair on the back of your neck stand on ...
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Categories: Travel, Holidays, Michigan Love

It’s apple season here in Michigan which also means it’s doughnut season. Up here in the Mitten state we just can’t drink a cold, tangy glass of apple cider without chasing it down with a doughnut. You can buy doughnuts just about everywhere you find cider for sale, but there’s nothing quite...
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Categories: Recipes

If you're headed to the pumpkin patch this month, here are a few tips to help you select the perfect one to carve or to decorate your home. When looking for a Jack-O-Lantern, select a large, round pumpkin. Avoid any that have dents, dings or blemishes. Check for soft spots. Any type of damage wil...
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Categories: Holidays

Brilliant gold and red leaves wave in the crisp breeze against a dark blue sky. The lakes are choppy with waves, sometimes big enough to break over the pier. Farm stands overflow with colorful fruits and vegetables from the harvest. It’s autumn in Michigan, and up here we know how to savor fall. ...
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Categories: Travel, Michigan Love