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Hi everyone! With Memorial Day weekend being this past weekend summer is technically here, right? School will be out in a few weeks and I'm gearing up for summer, which means having fun outside with the kids and on the boat and less time in the kitchen cooking. Today I'm sharing with you an easy s...
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Hello again friends and welcome back! Today on the blog I'm bringing you food trucks. I did some research on some local food trucks that we have right here in Northern Michigan and I'm bringing all the info to you.  You don't have to live in the big city to experience delicious food out of the bac...
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My mom always made this cucumber salad growing up.  It is a really yummy, a healthy side on hot summer nights that pairs well with any grilled meat.  My dad would make BBQ chicken with so much sauce on it the sugars would caramelize - he would brush layers and layers on while grilling.  So for ...
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Hello again, friends! Backyard BBQ season is upon us and i don't know about you but that means, we have friends and family over once or twice a week enjoying the weather and hanging out. We love firing up the grill during the summer months and being outside as much as possible. With company at our...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  April 28, 2015 CONTACT: Sarah Shuman  231.330.6071 Grandpa Shorter's Gifts Enlists the Aid of Customers to Honor Fallen Vets this Memorial Day Grandpa Shorter's Gifts is inviting patrons to come to the store on the Saturday and Sunday before Memorial Day t...
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I love to make a naked potato salad to pair with salmon, venison or flank steak for summer dinners. My mom, Cecelia Otto, taught me this recipe - it is easy and fast.  I love how light it is unlike a traditional potato salad it is made with olive oil instead of mayonnaise. Ingredients: - green...
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Hello, friends and welcome back! As you may have noticed we started featuring a new employee every month on the blog. Well, I'll be honest, April got away from me so I'm at it and today on the blog we are featuring another hard working Grandpa Shorter's employee of the month! Ever wonder ho...
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Good morning friends! Today on the blog I'll be sharing with you some tips for gardening with kids. Growing up on a farm, I was out working in the fields even as a kid but now that I'm grown I enjoy having a small garden. My kiddos love nothing more than 'helping' my husband and I outside. Every ...
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This Mother’s Day, make Mom’s day by surprising her with a homemade breakfast. Here are three easy ideas that the kids can whip up with just a little help from Dad. None of the recipes require the use of the stove or oven, and Mom is sure to ooh and ahh over them. 1. Mini Breakfast Pizzas - For...
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Dear Friends, Mother's day is THIS Sunday, May 10th. I did not understand the power of Mother's Day until I had my son, Carl Shorter. Once I was pregnant, and when he was born, I was overcome with emotion and respect as I began to understand what mothers go through for their children. Carl was ...
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