Recent Blog Posts
Break out the streamers, crack open the champagne, gather your friends and welcome 2016 with dancing and music at New Year’s Eve celebrations up and down Lake Michigan’s coast.
New Year’s Eve Pasty Drop in Escanaba - The family friendly celebration begins with fireworks at the dock at 9pm. Th...
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Hello, friends! Christmas break is looming on the horizon and I've already started thinking of craft ideas for the kiddos even before Christmas actually gets here. My husband works nights and it's hard to keep the kids quiet sometimes. My oldest boy prefers to play legos or go outside but the youn...
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Last February, my husband and I broke down and bought a snow blower after 17 years. We were reeling from two harsh winters in a row. It’s a matter of pride for diehard Michiganders to shovel their own snow. But with both of us pushing 40, we decided we were done having sore backs from slinging the...
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Michigan is home to many companies that produce tasty foods and treats. Many are local favorites, but these seven Michigan brands have a national following, and are still produced in The Mitten State.
Kellogg's - The Kellogg’s company was founded in Battle Creek in 1906. The headquarters is still...
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Looking for something new to try this holiday season with the kids? Try hosting a cookie decorating party! It's fun and a great way to have a playdate and mingle with other parents who need as much socialization as you do. It's simple, really and once you decide on how many children to...
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Cold and snow transform Michigan into a winter wonderland. It brings with it a whole new season of adventure. Here are 9 ways you can experience the best of Michigan in the winter.
1. See an ice-covered lighthouse - Nothing is quite as breathtaking as a lighthouse that’s been encased in i...
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Most fans of Ernest Hemingway know he had a strong connection with Northern Michigan where he spent every summer until he was in his early 20s. He wrote about those places from his childhood in his semi-autobiographical Nick Adams stories, and the Michigan Hemingway Society holds its annual con...
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It's already the first week of December here in Northern Michigan and Petoskey residents are gearing up for one of our fabulous annual traditions that officially rings in the holidays here in Petoskey: the Downtown Petoskey Holiday Open House. This Friday, December 4th, 6-9pm Petoskey downtown ...
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Looking for a quick and easy recipe to get rid of all that extra turkey this holiday season? Look no further! Today on the blog I'm sharing with you a recipe my kiddos actually brought home from school last week along with an adorable turkey craft they worked on in class. It's a delicious and e...
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I always thought I knew how to wrap a present - I discovered I was terribly wrong - after watching the queen of gifts show me how.
Watch this short video tutorial and let Jennifer Shorter, Owner of Grandpa Shorter's Gifts, teach or refresh you on wrapping a present properly. This is a skill tha...
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