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My family and I laughed the other night about the memory of a neighbor stuck in the snowbank in our driveway. Our friend, recently out of her teens and dressed more for a night out rather than for digging out, was not going anywhere without some assistance. Lucky for her, we were equipped with ...
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"Are you ready for some football?!" It's almost Super Bowl and I am willing to bet if you are a hard core football fan, you are probably more than ready for some football! My husband's favorite football team isn't doing so well this season and he isn't thrilled but I'm sure we will still tune into ...
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While there is trout fishing to do throughout the winter most fly fishers use the cold weather to prepare and ready themselves for the spring and summer seasons. On true way to prepare is tying new flies. Whether you are an expert or a novice, fly-tying is the perfect antidote for cold weat...
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Winter is finally here for good and that means cold temperatures, ice and snow are all here to stay! For many of the cold winter months I can be found outside with my children and at our local ice arena. I love nothing more than bundling up in warm clothing, throwing on a hat, gloves and a scarf to ...
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Because I read prolifically—and because I write about what I read—I am always scouring publishers’ catalogues for what books are coming soon. I am also regularly quizzing my friendly neighborhood booksellers. Between these two sources, my list of books to read is always growing. ...
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Winter driving is one of those things that I am not a huge fan of. Living in Northern Michigan I've learned to drive in the winter but no matter how old I get and how awful the weather is I never really get used to winter driving. Several weeks ago we all thought we weren't going to have a w...
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Even some of the hardiest of campers store their gear away once the weather turns cold. That's a pity because some of the best camping is winter camping, and some of the best winter camping can be found in Northern Michigan. Winter camping is certainly not for everyone, but then again no...
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It's hard to believe we are already at the end of 2018. I swear the older I get, the quicker time flies by. I feel like summer and fall were just yesterday. I'm not even sure if I'm ready for the new year but I guess I'll just have to make the best of it! For most of us the new year often means a ne...
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Northern Michigan is known for their winters but that doesn't mean you need to stay inside and hybernate. There are plenty of fun and adventurous ways to get out and enjoy Northern Michigan in the snow. One of the best ways to explore the area is atop a pair of cross-country skis.  ...
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Christmas Eve is only a week away. Are you ready for Christmas break? My kids are super excited and even though I'm nervous to have them home for several days, I secretly cannot wait. My husband and I finished up Christmas shopping earlier today for the kids. I grabbed some fun stocking stuffers fro...
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