Jill Schultz

St. Patricks Day is March 17th, and if you love corned beef, you are going to love this recipe. This Reuben slider will only take 30 minutes to put together! Serve with extra Thousand Island dressing on the side, and you are all set. Plus, you can make as many or as little as you want! Reuben Slid...
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I love free stuff. Who doesn't? Being a busy mom of 3 children I am always looking for fun and FREE activities here in Petoskey. Today on the blog I am bringing you 5 FREE things to in the Petoskey area. Petoskey might be small but we have a lot of free things for families to do and not just during ...
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Planning a trip this summer or maybe just headed up north for a long weekend? Make traveling a breeze with some fun new travel accessories from Grandpa Shorter's! Whether you are in need of a stylish new toiletry bag or maybe a small crossbody purse while you're out and about exploring north...
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Summer is on the horizon here in northern Michigan. Yes, we might have seen snow flurries last night but hopefully those will soon be a thing of the past! May is only a day away and I am definitely ready for summer! Summer in Petoskey is my favorite time of year. There are so many great things ...
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We've all heard of Earth Day. You know, that one day a year that your kids mention going outside their school and picking up trash? Yeah, that day is Earth Day. The one day much of the planet focuses on taking care of the Earth. Thing is, Earth Day is important everyday and we here at Grand...
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There's something that I love about breakfast. For my family, breakfast is that one time of day during the weekends that we can all sit down and enjoy each others company. For us, breakfast usually means pancakes or French toast with a side of eggs, fruit and sausage or bacon. The kids love hel...
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Are you or someone you know looking for a new job? Maybe you're a college student coming back to Petoskey for the summer. Maybe you're a mom (or dad!) looking to get out of the house a few days a week and make some extra spending money. Or, maybe you're a retiree looking to meet new people and love...
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Bacon has got to be one of the number one foods around the world. I grew up eating it in BLT sandwiches and mainly breakfast but now it's used in just about everything! Have you heard of the Keto diet (lifestyle)? If yes, you probably eat bacon a lot. The best thing about bacon is that is go...
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Ah to be a teenager again. Not a care in the world and I'd be able to sleep in!! Ok, that might not be the life of most teens today but I'd still love a chance at sleeping in again! Today on the blog we're discussing 5 reasons your teen needs a job. It's been a long time since I was a teenag...
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With all the snow we have had this winter it's hard to believe that there will soon be an end in sight and spring will eventually make it's way to northern Michigan. Easter is Sunday April 21st this year and I know we've had the occasional snow on Easter Sunday but I'm hoping (ok, praying) t...
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