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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
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I love store bought lotions and sugar scrubs. There is just something about a fresh new sugar scrub and yummy smelling lotion that I just can't resist. That being said, I sometimes I don't enjoy paying full price for them! When I'm feeling ambitious, I even make own. If you haven't made your own sug...
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Every year millions of Americans make New Year's Resolutions in an effort to better themselves and their lives. Those resolutions can be hard to keep. Sometimes you need a little help and motivation, especially by February when the excitement of new year wears off. Well, look no farther than the Gre...
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Michigan has many homegrown authors, and their writing is often influenced by the state's unique landscape and economic makeup. These books take you from the urban streets of Detroit to the wilderness of the Upper Peninsula. Grab a blanket, snuggle up and enjoy one of these good reads this win...
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I love to entertain during the holiday season and I am always looking for new recipes to try. When entertaining, I prefer to keep the food light and easy to make. Easy to make dips and sauces using fresh ingredients is always a great way to go and this fresh basil chimichurri sauce is no exception. ...
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Snow in the winter in Michigan is inevitable. We always get one or two good storms each season. Some years we get a big storm almost every week. So we know how to embrace winter and make the most of it. Here are a few things you might catch Michiganders doing when the snow flies:
1. Play a game of...
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