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Holiday Cookie Butter Pie The holidays are here, and if you are anything like me, you are doing more baking than any other time of the year! Baking pies and cookies for the holidays tend to take up a lot of time - until I discovered the most delicious no-bake pie that literally takes me 10 m...
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It’s hard to believe, but the holidays are just around the corner, and before you know it, Christmas Eve will be here! Are you the type of person who stresses out about shopping during the holidays? Do you find yourself completing your shopping at the last possible minute? Here at Grandpa Sho...
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Thanksgiving is just a couple of weeks away, and if you are looking for different side dishes to gowith your turkey this year, we have three that you will want to try! Maple-Glazed Carrots Ingredients:● 2 lbs of carrots, cleaned and halved or quartered● 1/3 cup of walnuts roughly chop...
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When you think of Northern Michigan, great places to visit in the summer and quaint little downtown towns may come to mind. However, one of Northern Michigan’s best-kept secrets is its premier wine trail! The Petoskey Wine Region is made up of 14 wineries located from Little Traverse Bay to t...
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Named after the small town in Northern Michigan, the Petoskey stone has become a popular keepsake for people who live or are visiting Michigan. Petoskey is a small town on the coast of Lake Michigan known for its beautiful beaches and the home of the late Ernest Hemingway. Besides its history a...
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If you are a lover of the fall season, there is no better place than Northern Michigan. Not only are the colors outside gorgeous, but there are lots of things to do this time of year, too! Here are a few favorite things we like to do during the autumn months.  Get some fresh air and exe...
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It's that time of year again in Northern Michigan when the weather starts to cool down and the leaves start changing color on the trees! For most Michiganders, it's one of our favorite times of the year. We will see the leaves slowly begin to change in Northern Michigan in the next few weeks, w...
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With the cooler weather slowly creeping up on us, it’s always fun to breakout the cookbook and start experimenting with yummy fall recipes. Soups are always a go-to for me in the fall. This Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe that I adapted from the Pioneer Women is sure to get you in the fall mood!...
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It's that time of year again - the start of the school season! If your child is heading to college this year, it can be overwhelming for both parents and the child, but it doesn't have to be. With good planning and preparation, the start of college can be fun and exciting. Here are six ideas we...
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We love fruit, pizza, and the Fourth of July. To combine our love for these three things, we’re sharing an easy-to-make festive dessert for any patriotic holiday. This delicious red, white, and blue flag fruit pizza will be a hit with kids of all ages. (Don’t be surprised if dad goes back f...
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