Jill Schultz

Summer is finally here. Finally!! The days are getting hotter (I love super hot days) and the kids even start summer camp tomorrow in Bayview. Woohoo! With it finally being hot outside we love barbeque and grilling and try to utilize the grill as much as we can throughout the summer months here in N...
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Summer is officially here in Northern Michigan and even though school isn't quite out yet (crazy, right?!) we are in full summer mode already. This past weekend we took the kids to Michigan Adventure and then to Sleeping Bear Dunes. Have you ever been? It's gorgeous! It was my first time going to Sl...
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If you've ever ventured north during the summer months to Petoskey, you're sure to have heard or or run across a Petoskey Stone or two in your travels. You probably know how where to find them along the shores of Little Traverse Bay and have probably even looked for them a time or two growing up or...
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I love pasta and fresh veggies. Cold pasta with veggies, hot pasta with veggies, you name it, I just love pasta. I also love wild mushrooms and living in gorgeous Northern Michigan I am lucky enough to be able to find wild mushrooms right outside my doorstep during our various seasons. Fall brings u...
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It's that time of year again here in the Petoskey, Restaurant Week! It only happens twice a year; mid fall and late spring here in Petoskey and it's an event that many Petoskey natives look forward too. If you love food and love to eat and try new fare, it's the perfect time to try some new Petosk...
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I am all about easy recipes and entertaining. This Brownwood Farms Apple Riesling Spread is not only easy, it's also delicious! It has just the right amount of sweetness with a little bit of spice that all your guests will enjoy and make entertaining this summer an absolute breeze! This recipe only...
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Summer is right around the corner and if you have kids, you've probably already started thinking ahead for summer activities to keep them busy. I love our down time but there are days when we just need to get out of the house. Last year on the blog, I did a post regarding Northern Michigan Summer C...
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Spring is finally here and the weather is starting to get warmer here in Northern Michigan. My family and I have been outside the last few weeks enjoying the warmer temperatures every chance we get. Even my oldest 'daughter' has gotten in on the action. When I refer to my oldest kiddo, I'm speaking ...
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Mother's Day is right around the corner and if you're trying to think of something special we have some ideas and events happening here in the Petoskey area to share with you! Some mom's enjoy a low key day of being pampered while others enjoy getting outside and having some fun. We have a variety e...
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The weekend will be here before you know it and I know, I always like to either play things by ear or have a few weekend plans already set and in place. Do you have any weekend plans for the next few weekends? If not, why not take an evening and check out a play put on by the Little Traverse Civic T...
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