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Did you know that February 17th is Random Act of Kindness day and that February 12-18th was Random Act of Kindness week? I had no idea! Kindness is something that I try to teach and instill in my children but I didn't know that there was a week, as well as a special day dedicated to it. And how perf...
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Presidents' Day is Monday which mean lots of folks have a three-day weekend coming. It falls right smack in the middle of winter. In Northern Michigan, that means plenty of snow for winter fun. Many people will head up north to hit the slopes this weekend. At Nub’s Nob they’re open for night ...
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Gratitude. What do you think when you hear that word. I know I think of what I am grateful for: my family, my children, my friends, my home, my job, the list goes on. I really do have a lot to be thankful for. I look around my community and see how great it is and there is also a need to help others...
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February is the month for love. You probably already have plans to shower your Valentine with love. Now consider spreading the love to other family, friends, coworkers and even strangers with this list of Random Acts of Kindness Ideas. You just might make someone's day or give a little encouragement...
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February is finally here!! I'm not going to lie, I'm kind of excited. I love our winters here in Northern Michigan but summers are my absolute favorite and we are getting closer to spring! The first week of February is already in the books and Valentine's Day is already next week! We love Vale...
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Winter in Northern Michigan means spending a lot of time outdoors enjoying everything our beautiful area has to offer. Whether you are snowmobiling, snowshoeing, skiing, ice fishing or just outside building snowmen with the kids, there are so many great opportunities to get outside and get active! ...
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Winter is in full swing here in Northern Michigan and weekends are often spent skiing and snowboarding at local ski resorts. Our family typically spends weekends at our kid's hockey tournaments and figure skating competitions. When we are not spending our weekends out of town watching the kids spor...
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The Presidential Inauguration takes place today. Donald Trump, perhaps the most controversial president-elect in history, will become the 45th president, making him the 7th person from the state of New York to hold the highest seat in the land. Michigan is one of only 17 other states to produce a U....
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With the snow falling day after day, all week long, in Northern Michigan, it’s time to embrace winter with Hygge, the secret the Danes use to endure their long, dark winters. It’s a word that doesn’t translate easily to English. Pronounced hue-ga, it infers a sense of coziness but goes beyond...
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The spas in Northern Michigan offer warm comfort from the cold and relief for skin affected by winter weather. Wrap up in a cozy robe, relax by the fire and indulge in a rejuvenating treatment. 1. The Spa at Boyne Mountain Resort  [caption id="attachment_16959" align="aligncenter" width="942"] Th...
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