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Hello friends! With it officially being spring I thought it would be the perfect time to share with you local Community Supported Agriculture here in Northern Michigan, as well as local farm markets and fresh livestock farms. Community Supported Agriculture, also known as CSA's for short, are inc...
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There's no doubt Michiganders have a lot of state pride. Ask almost any one of us, and we'll tell you how fond we are of this place. Topping most of our lists of reasons to love Michigan is the natural beauty that surrounds us everywhere. You're never more than a two-hour drive from the shores of at...
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I love old fashioned customer service. There is something about feeling like someone wants to help make your life easier. I often have wedding, shower, birthday, teacher, just-because and the list goes on gifts to give - my go to move is to call Grandpa Shorter's.  I really enjoy callin...
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Hello everyone! Spring is officially and finally here. We did get several inches of snow this past weekend here in Petoskey but the kids enjoyed it and they got one last hurrah in before it melts completely. It felt like an odd way to end our spring break but I'm hoping the snow melts this week...
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Hello friends! Are you looking for something interesting to do during your work lunch hour? Or, maybe you just enjoy learning about new and different topics. Today on the blog we are featuring the North Central Michigan College lecture series. Maybe you have heard of it or maybe it's somet...
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Camping is increasing in popularity as families discover it is not only a great way to spend time together, but also an affordable way to travel. A lot of folks will set up camp for the first time this summer. If you haven’t camped with your family before, I encourage you to give it a try. One laz...
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The Easter bunny attacks this Sunday. For me personally, Easter is one of my most favorite holidays.  In fact - it is my favorite.  I just love everything about it - the process of dyeing or stuffing eggs with friends and family.  Easter baskets are always so fun and sweet to put...
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(Photo Courtesy of Char-Em United Way) Looking for a fun event to get you out of the house this April and mingling with friends and other local Petoskey residents? Look no further than the Char-Em United Way 5th annual Instant Wine Cellar Party happening Friday April 17th from 7-10 pm a...
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Welcome friends! We are only days away from April and with spring usually comes wedding showers followed by weddings. Northern Michigan is such a beautiful area year round and with that a gorgeous place to host your wedding shower and have your actual wedding. A few weeks ago we thought outside the ...
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If you're dying Easter eggs this year, you don't need a kit from the store. You probably have everything you need in your kitchen already. Using homemade dye gives you bright, rich colors, and you can have more variety of colors. For supplies you'll just needs eggs, food coloring, vinegar and hot w...
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