Recent Blog Posts

Now, here is a topic that is near and dear to my heart - SOUP GROUP. Here we are!  The Soup Group Members. We just passed our one year anniversary to the start of our Soup Group which we started last year in November. We have 5 members and we are all busy moms. How it works is once a month...
Read More>>

Christmas crackers, have you ever celebrated the holidays with them? Me either. I've heard about them from time to time but never actually celebrated with them. There's a first time for everything right? I know what you're thinking Christmas crackers are something you eat around the holiday right...
Read More>>

I started to make a list of must-see places in The Mitten State. When I got to number 100 and wasn’t finished, I decided I better narrow it down because it was a bit overwhelming. It wasn’t easy to pick just ten, but if I have to choose these are the things that will give you a good overview of ...
Read More>>

One day it just hit me like a ton of bricks.  My husband has a mistress.  He even has a second home, well, trailer, for this lusty relationship.  It really did not come out until well into the marriage that this was something that he desired. But, I have actually come to terms with it and he do...
Read More>>

Christmas is officially on the horizon and what better way to show your love for Michigan and Petoskey by giving the gift of a Petoskey Stone? The “Petoskey Stone” now the official stone of Michigan, is a fossil coral of the genus hexagonaria. This coral lived approximately 350 million years ag...
Read More>>

I love the Christmas Season. It is absolutely my favorite time of year. We finally have snow on the ground, the air is crisp and cold and Christmas is only weeks away but years, according to the kids. I haven't decorated yet but I'm close and I'm hoping to get our tree up thi...
Read More>>

With about 900 Christmas tree farms in the state, you don’t have look very hard to find one near you in Michigan. One of my family’s favorite holiday traditions is picking out our Christmas tree together. We go to the same Christmas tree farm every year and cut one fresh. My boys love the wagon...
Read More>>

We have all been there and attempted the Christmas card photo. Only to fail miserably - it is always so disappointing. Here are 5 tips to make sure they turn out whether you are using a professional or doing it yourself. Pick a time when the light is even - not too sunny or too dark. Everyone...
Read More>>

This week marks the first major school break due to the holiday season and Thanksgiving is just days away. The school week is shortened for those needing to travel and we have the opportunity to spend some extra quality time with the kiddos. Our family doesn't usually travel for holid...
Read More>>

It feels as if it's already Christmas here in Northern Michigan with all the cold and snow we have had over the last few weeks. But, it's finally Thanksgiving this week! One of my favorite holidays and a time to look back on our lives and think about what we are thankful for: family and fr...
Read More>>