Colleen Stout

If you live in Michigan, we think you have a lot to be happy about. It was hard to narrow it down, but here are the top 10 things we think make Michiganders happy. 1. You’re never more than six minutes away from a body of water - In Michigan, there’s always a lake, river, pond or stream just do...
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Maybe your ancestors played the bagpipes and sang Danny Boy. Maybe they didn’t. It doesn’t matter, because we’re all Irish On St. Patrick’s Day! Here’s a list of places around Michigan where you can dance a little jig this weekend. Boyne Mountain Resort, Boyne Falls Boyne Mountain R...
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This week, people all over the world celebrated International Women's Day, a day to recognize the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women around the world. Below are a list of 10 women from Michigan who whose impact has been felt in Michigan, the nation and around the wor...
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When winter settles in, it can make it hard to keep up with your fitness goals. The snow and ice make going for a run dangerous. Working out at the gym gets boring after a few weeks. But you don’t have to spend the cold months hibernating. In Michigan, winter provides a whole new set of ways to bu...
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If it’s been a cold, snowy winter where you live, you may have a serious case of Cabin Fever by now. I promise, spring is just around the corner. Until then, here are some ways to banish those feelings of restlessness and irritability that come from being cooped up inside too long. 1. Get Outside...
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Presidents' Day is Monday which mean lots of folks have a three-day weekend coming. It falls right smack in the middle of winter. In Northern Michigan, that means plenty of snow for winter fun. Many people will head up north to hit the slopes this weekend. At Nub’s Nob they’re open for night ...
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February is the month for love. You probably already have plans to shower your Valentine with love. Now consider spreading the love to other family, friends, coworkers and even strangers with this list of Random Acts of Kindness Ideas. You just might make someone's day or give a little encouragement...
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The Presidential Inauguration takes place today. Donald Trump, perhaps the most controversial president-elect in history, will become the 45th president, making him the 7th person from the state of New York to hold the highest seat in the land. Michigan is one of only 17 other states to produce a U....
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With the snow falling day after day, all week long, in Northern Michigan, it’s time to embrace winter with Hygge, the secret the Danes use to endure their long, dark winters. It’s a word that doesn’t translate easily to English. Pronounced hue-ga, it infers a sense of coziness but goes beyond...
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The spas in Northern Michigan offer warm comfort from the cold and relief for skin affected by winter weather. Wrap up in a cozy robe, relax by the fire and indulge in a rejuvenating treatment. 1. The Spa at Boyne Mountain Resort  [caption id="attachment_16959" align="aligncenter" width="942"] Th...
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