Holidays

School is officially out for us and Father's Day is less than a week away. Have you started thinking about gift ideas or bought Dad a card yet? Me either. If you're anything like me, you know the routine. The last minute rushing around from store to store trying to pick up a card and small gift. I...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  April 28, 2015 CONTACT: Sarah Shuman  231.330.6071 Grandpa Shorter's Gifts Enlists the Aid of Customers to Honor Fallen Vets this Memorial Day Grandpa Shorter's Gifts is inviting patrons to come to the store on the Saturday and Sunday before Memorial Day t...
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This Mother’s Day, make Mom’s day by surprising her with a homemade breakfast. Here are three easy ideas that the kids can whip up with just a little help from Dad. None of the recipes require the use of the stove or oven, and Mom is sure to ooh and ahh over them. 1. Mini Breakfast Pizzas - For...
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Dear Friends, Mother's day is THIS Sunday, May 10th. I did not understand the power of Mother's Day until I had my son, Carl Shorter. Once I was pregnant, and when he was born, I was overcome with emotion and respect as I began to understand what mothers go through for their children. Carl was ...
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Hello friends! It's almost Mother's Day again, and what mom doesn't love a homemade gift? In need of a Mother's Day gift or some unique ideas? How about something homemade and from the heart? Homemade Mother's Day gifts are great. They are made with love and won't break the bank either! I can prom...
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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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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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St. Patrick’s Day is next Tuesday, and there’s nothing more Irish-American you can serve at your celebration than corned beef and cabbage. Irish immigrants invented corned beef and cabbage when they replaced the Irish bacon from their homeland with a brined brisket they found in Jewish delis in...
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Happy Tuesday everyone! The sun is shining and it's gorgeous here in Northern Michigan. And, warm!!! I hope this weather sticks! St. Patty's day is already next Tuesday, March 17th! Crazy and fun! Anything to break the mid-winter blah's! Last week on the blog I shared a yummy and easy Andes Mint Ch...
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Hi everyone! Last week Colleen shared her great-grandmother's Irish Soda Bread recipe, and today on the blog I'm sharing with you one of my go-to recipes for when you want something homemade and chocolaty. This cookie recipe is the perfect easy dessert for St. Patty's day but I also love that it is ...
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