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The only information that I had about Petoskey, MI is that it was the place to find Petoskey Stones. However, after living here for the past 6 months, I have yet to find a decent Petoskey stone. I have visited the rocky shores of the Petoskey State Park numerous times, scanning and scanning to find...
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Birds add color and life to your yard in the middle of winter. There’s nothing as striking as a pair of bright, red cardinals against the white snow. You can attract birds to your yard with the right food and feeders. Of course, you’ll also be helping them get through the winter, so you can enjo...
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According to the DNR, ice fishing is the most popular winter sport in Michigan. If you've never been, that might surprise you. Why would anyone want to spend a day in the freezing cold, on top of open ice? Because it’s fun, of course! If you always wanted to give it a try but never have, Michigan�...
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Yes, that's correct. This winter, all the buzz is around socks. However, not just any socks, but Blue Q socks. What are Blue Q socks? Well, funny you should ask, because until recently, I didnt have a clue either. Blue Q socks are carried at J.W. Shorter & Son Mercantile in Downtown Petoskey, M...
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I'm watching the snow fall quietly outside my kitchen window as I type up this blog post. Beautiful giant flakes, the soft fluffy kind and the girls are outside playing giving me a few minutes of solice! I'm pretty sure winter is finally here to stay for a while (but hopefully not too long...). We ...
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Surviving winter in Michigan requires a special set of coping skills. Some are hands-on, physical abilities. Others take fortitude. A lot are a combination of the two. 1. You need to know how to move snow. If you can’t move snow, you’ll either have to spend the winter with your car trapped in t...
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Winter is here in full force with chilly temperatures and lots of snow covering the ground. If you want a break from the cold or skiing isn’t your thing, maybe what you need is a weekend at one of Michigan’s indoor waterparks. The the balmy air and warm water will help you forget the winter wond...
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Hello, again friends and welcome back! Hopefully, you are staying warm this week where ever you may be! Not being a huge fan of snow and the cold, I'm really enjoying all the fresh powder we have here in Northern Michigan! My kids love playing outside once again and I love going sledding with t...
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Hello, again! This week on the blog I am all about soups! The snow is falling, the temperatures are freezing and the wind chill is bitter. What better way to warm up from a day of running or playing outside in the snow, than with a nice, piping hot bowl of homemade soup. I made 2 huge batches of so...
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We all the know the importance of reading to and with your children. It’s one of the best ways to help set them up for success in school. These chilly winter nights are a great time to snuggle up with your kids and read a good book. Below are some children’s books by Michigan authors to “check...
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