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Last week I was raving about the weather being mid-30's. Yes, you can thank me. You're welcome. This freezing cold weather was courtesy of yours truly. It was -26 here yesterday evening. At least today the sun is shining. Gorgeous views but geez, it is seriously cold outside! This past weekend ...
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New Orleans has Mardi Gras, but here in Michigan we celebrate "Fat Tuesday" in our own delicious way, by indulging in Paczki. Never heard of paczki (poonch-kie)? Neither had I. Until I moved to Michigan. But once you try one, you’ll understand just why the pastry causes so much excitement in th...
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Life moves so fast these days. It is hard to stop the rat race and enjoy family time without constant interruptions of our smart phones. Slow down the craziness in an act that allows us to enjoy time with our loved ones while making life long memories at the same time. I have never heard...
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Happy Tuesday everyone! Today is fabulous here in beautiful Northern Michigan. The sun is shining and it's absolutely gorgeous outside today and almost in the mid 30's!! And, even though Punxsutawney Phil claims to have seen his shadow and predicted 6 more weeks of winter, I do not believe it ...
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Hello there! Today on the blog I'm going to be sharing with you a very easy recipe using Brownwood Farms Blueberry Preserves. If your kids are anything like mine they love Pop-Tarts. I stopped buying them long ago due to a majority of the ingredients. I occasionally buy the organic version but it'...
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Valentine's Day doesn't have to be all about candy. There are plenty of sweet and even healthy treats that are alternatives to boxes of chocolates and conversation hearts. Any of these snack ideas below are sure to tell your special someone just how much you love them! 1. Chocolate Covered Strawber...
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Sometimes, I just want to take a leaf blower to all the clutter in the house just like how Bill Murray in Caddy Shack cleans. Do you ever have that feeling? Here are 5 ideas on how to organize the clutter in a way that when it grows you can keep on it. #1 TOYS Take your ever mountin...
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It's mid winter here and I'll be honest the kids are getting a little stir crazy. We spent this past weekend up in Sault Ste. Marie Michigan as my oldest had a hockey tournament. It was super fun but really really cold. We spent some quality time as a family but now it's back to reality. My ...
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Whether you like long, leisurely strolls on the beach or prefer something more daring and adventurous, Michigan is the perfect destination for sweethearts to relax and connect. This Valentine’s Day, consider skipping the candy and flowers and surprise your special someone with a visit to one of th...
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Cheese Please - West Coast Shorter Wife Now that the holiday cooking is behind us let's talk about a fun way to put out food at parties and even for date night - in! Cheese and fruit platters are such a fun way to try little bites of everything good and share parings that are local and that you lo...
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