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We started back to school this week here in Petoskey. I cannot believe summer is technically over here in Northern Michigan but I'm hoping for an indian summer like we had last year. The kids and I have been enjoying the last days warm days as much as possible, going to the beach, watching the movi...
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Apples, cherries, blueberries, peaches -- we’re known for the many varieties of juicy fruit grown here in Michigan. And there’s no better way to enjoy that fruit than by putting it in between some crust and making a pie out of it. Pie is one of the best comfort foods. It’s sweet, delicious and...
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Summer is officially winding down this week and the kids have been spending as much time outside as possible before I call them inside to get ready for bed. Every evening they go out after dinner to ride their bikes or zipline behind our house. At camp this summer, my oldest kiddo learned how to pla...
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Have you ever heard of Mexican Jumping Beans? If you are an adult you may have even have had them as a child. I remember my uncle bringing me Mexican Jumping Beans from Guatemala when I was a child. I kept them at my grandmother's lake house and they sat in desk off the breakfast nook. You could hea...
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Are you tired of your kids zoning out in front of video games all day? Are you afraid their necks will have a permanent bend in them from hanging their heads over an iPad all the time? Do they complain about being bored if you unplug them? Well, if you need new ideas to entertain your kids, that don...
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I cannot believe it's mid-August already. The kids day camp ended just a few days ago as most members have already gone home for the season. But, for us Northern Michiganders, it's still summer! We have several more weeks of warm weather, sunshine, campfires and beach days a head and I can't wait. E...
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If you've ever traveled through Michigan's beautiful Upper Peninsula you have have heard of a pasty. If you've stopped to eat lunch or dinner, you may have even eaten one. What is a pasty you ask? It is a delicious Cornish meat and vegetable filled pocket. Think: old fashioned Hot Pocket but way big...
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As summer winds down in Michigan, we pack our weekends full of festivals, indulging in the last of the warm, sunny days, and ringing in the harvest season. There are dozens each week, including music festivals, beer fests and art fairs. We’ve gone through the lengthy list and picked out some of th...
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We love summer time here in Northern Michigan. Lazy beach days spent lounging in the sun and warm summer evenings on the boat. What is a better way to enjoy a hot summer day than enjoying an adult beverage? I love playing hostess all throughout the year but summer means fun trying out fun cocktails ...
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Do you watch Antique Roadshow religiously? Do you enjoy the thrill of the chase, always hoping to stumble on that priceless treasure of your own? Perhaps you simply like to fill your home with beautiful pieces from the past. Whatever your reason, if you love antiques, there’s no better way to sp...
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