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May 23 is National Lucky Penny Day. It has always been thought that pennies have brought people luck. Have you ever made a wish in front of a well or fountain and then closed your eyes and tossed a penny in? Remember as kids we were told, “Find a penny, pick it up, and all the day you�...
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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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We have gone to virtual living as of late, but that doesn’t mean we stop celebrating and enjoying life. There is nothing more fun than celebrating with a new mommy-to-be and watching her open her gifts and listening to all the ooooo…..ahhh……over the tiny treasures she receives. If you can't...
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Many of us are at home practicing social distancing and trying to stay healthy during COVID-19. Part of staying healthy is getting physical. Sitting around too long is not good for your body or mind. We want everyone to stay healthy, so below are a few ideas to get you moving, grooving, and hav...
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We know this is a hard time for parents and students alike. Many of you are at home working, watching the kids, teaching the kids, or a mix of all the above. Below is a list of activities, both educational and fun, that you can do with the kids at home.  Take a Virtual Field Trip: Not o...
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We've all heard of Earth Day. You know, that one day a year that your kids mention going outside their school and picking up trash? Yeah, that day is Earth Day. The one day much of the planet focuses on taking care of the Earth. Thing is, Earth Day is important everyday and we here at Grand...
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Are you or someone you know looking for a new job? Maybe you're a college student coming back to Petoskey for the summer. Maybe you're a mom (or dad!) looking to get out of the house a few days a week and make some extra spending money. Or, maybe you're a retiree looking to meet new people and love...
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Ah to be a teenager again. Not a care in the world and I'd be able to sleep in!! Ok, that might not be the life of most teens today but I'd still love a chance at sleeping in again! Today on the blog we're discussing 5 reasons your teen needs a job. It's been a long time since I was a teenag...
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For a lot of folks around Little Traverse Bay, the notion of Mardi Gras involves fun at Nub’s Nob, or stories of the Petoskey High School Steel Drum band venturing to New Orleans. Mardi Gras, however, is much, much larger than our little neck of the woods, with origins that predate even the f...
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I love animals. Big animals, little animals, any animals. I just love them all! I grew up on a farm and I had cats, dogs, geese, horses and more. I could often be found outside taking care of my animals year round. Now that I have my own family we are dog lovers. Well, I'm a dog lover! My husband g...
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