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COVID-19 and Homeschooling

We know this is a hard time for parents and students alike. Many of you are at home working, watching the kids, teaching the kids, or a mix of all... Continue reading

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General

9 Screen Free Activities for Families

If you’re looking to keep your family busy but want to do it tech-free, you will love our 9 screen-free activities for families. Like the rest of us, I am... Continue reading

Erica

Michigan Love

Northern Michigan Bucket List

We love Northern Michigan, the beautiful beaches, million dollar sunsets, and scenery like no other. We provided you with a few things you might want to check off your Northern... Continue reading

Erica

Holiday Love

Lime Sherbet Floats

Lime sherbet floats only require two ingredients and are the perfect treat for St. Patrick’s Day. St. Patrick’s Day is a celebration of Irish culture. People love to celebrate in... Continue reading

Erica

Michigan Love

Ten Things that Prove Michiganders can Adapt to Anything

Living in Michigan year-round isn’t for the faint of heart, but a lot of us do, and we wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. Adapting and being flexible is key... Continue reading

Colleen Stout

Holiday Love

St. Patrick’s Day Reuben Sliders Recipe

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!... Continue reading

Jill Schultz

Holiday Love

Shamrock Tortilla Chips

Shamrock tortilla chips were an experiment that my daughter wanted to try for a St. Patrick’s Day party at school. She saw the idea in an American Girl Doll magazine,... Continue reading

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Employee Feature

Finding a Career that I am Passionate About Began at Grandpa Shorter’s Gifts

A personal guest post by our Director of Human Capital, Brittni. Growing up, I had dreams of becoming a lawyer, a chef, and at one point, even a race car... Continue reading

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Events

Petoskey’s Winter Carnival is held every February at the Petoskey Winter Sports Park. A funfilled day with activities such as ice skating, bumpjumping, and a cardboard sledding competition. The Winter... Continue reading

Erica

Grandpa Shorter's Gifts Downtown Petoskey, Michigan for all of your novelty gift giving needs.

Holiday Love

National Pizza Day

Whether you like yours with cheese, pepperoni, or a little of everything, National Pizza Day is something to celebrate. National Pizza Day is celebrated on February 9th. Although more pizzas... Continue reading

Erica

Michigan Love

Homemade Blueberry Pie

With Michigan being a leader in blueberry production, homemade blueberry pie is a classic in Michigan. Today is National Pie Day, not to be confused with National Pi Day. Pie... Continue reading

Erica

Best Time to Find Petoskey Stones in Petoskey, Michigan.

Michigan Love

When is the Best Time to Find Petoskey Stones?

If you plan on visiting Northern Michigan, you’ll want to know when is the best time to find Petoskey stones. The Great Lakes Shoreline is a paradise for rock collectors.... Continue reading

Erica

COVID-19 and Homeschooling

9 Screen Free Activities for Families

Northern Michigan Bucket List

Lime Sherbet Floats

Ten Things that Prove Michiganders can Adapt to Anything

St. Patrick’s Day Reuben Sliders Recipe

Shamrock Tortilla Chips

Finding a Career that I am Passionate About Began at Grandpa Shorter’s Gifts

Petoskey’s Winter Carnival

National Pizza Day

Homemade Blueberry Pie

When is the Best Time to Find Petoskey Stones?

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