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Maybe your ancestors played the bagpipes and sang Danny Boy. Maybe they didn’t. It doesn’t matter, because we’re all Irish On St. Patrick’s Day! Here’s a list of places around Michigan where you can dance a little jig this weekend. Boyne Mountain Resort, Boyne Falls Boyne Mountain R...
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This week, people all over the world celebrated International Women's Day, a day to recognize the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women around the world. Below are a list of 10 women from Michigan who whose impact has been felt in Michigan, the nation and around the wor...
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When winter settles in, it can make it hard to keep up with your fitness goals. The snow and ice make going for a run dangerous. Working out at the gym gets boring after a few weeks. But you don’t have to spend the cold months hibernating. In Michigan, winter provides a whole new set of ways to bu...
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With spring being only a few months I've began lightening our meals a bit here and there. There is something about the end of winter and beginning of spring where I start to crave more heart healthy fruits and vegetables. I love hearty winter meals but there is something about eating lighter and hea...
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If it’s been a cold, snowy winter where you live, you may have a serious case of Cabin Fever by now. I promise, spring is just around the corner. Until then, here are some ways to banish those feelings of restlessness and irritability that come from being cooped up inside too long. 1. Get Outside...
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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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