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Have you ever been stumped about what to get someone for a birthday gift or upcomingholiday? People can spend hours banging their heads trying to come up with a creative idea fortheir loved ones. Grandpa Shorter's has got you covered! Whether it's a gift for an upcomingbirthday or the next holiday ...
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First things first, let’s get the pronunciation correct. It’s not pay-stee, as in, "My legs are always pasty white after a long Michigan winter." It’s pass-tea. Got it? Good. We Michiganders are passionate about our pasties, and we want to make sure you get it right. Let's talk about the Michi...
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Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! If your loved one is a lover of wine, have we got an idea for you! Petoskey, MI’s best-kept secret is its premier wine trail. Hop around to the different wineries for Valentine’s Day and give your partner a night to remember. Here are some of ou...
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Michigan winters are known for their cold and snow. Based on statewide averages, our state ranks as the sixth snowiest in the Union. On a list of snowiest U.S. cities with populations greater than 100,000, Michigan has the most with four cities in the top 25; Grand Rapids is highest at number four....
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Natural wonders abound in Michigan. Along our miles and miles of freshwater coastline and in our pristine forests, you'll find some of the most amazing naturally formed sites in the world.
The Great Lakes - Four out of the five Great Lakes have waters that touch Michigan. The largest group of...
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Winter is in full effect and children have continued hopes of getting a snow day or two off from school. There are a lot of legends and superstitions about “rituals” that will make it snow and keep the big yellow buses off the roads. We can’t guarantee any of these methods work, but if yo...
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The big Super Bowl game is just weeks away, and we are all about delicious snacks while we are watching! Are you planning a Super Bowl party for the big game, or are you attending one where you need to bring a dish? If you haven’t thought about what to make yet, have we got the perfect plate ...
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If you’re starting to eat healthier or looking for new and healthy recipes, you’ll love this meatless recipe. Meal planning is one thing I do that helps me stay on track and eat well. I try to meal plan every two weeks for my family, and that means checking local sales, taking stock of what...
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Winters in Northern Michigan can be brutal. Petoskey, MI, is known to get over 100 inches of snow a year on average. That’s a lot of the white stuff! It is so easy to hibernate and not go outdoors during those winter months. However, why not get adventurous this winter and challenge yourself to g...
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If you are a lover of winter, we are guessing being out in the snow and cold weather, and snowshoeing might be a favorite hobby! Wearing proper snowshoes can make a huge difference when you are out in the snow. Different snowshoes serve different purposes, which is helpful to know when choosing...
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