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Mardi Gras Facts

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... Continue reading

Glen Young

5 Things to do in February from Grandpa Shorter's Gift in Petoskey, MI

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Winter weather is not easy to predict, veering from deep freezes to deep snow, or maybe rain and warmer temperatures. February fun, regardless the weather, is thankfully much easier to... Continue reading

Glen Young

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Northern Michigan New Year’s Eve Activities

It’s hard to believe we are already at the end of 2018. I swear the older I get, the quicker time flies by. I feel like summer and fall were... Continue reading

Jill Schultz

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Grinch Hot Cocoa Recipe

Christmas Eve is only a week away. Are you ready for Christmas break? My kids are super excited and even though I’m nervous to have them home for several days,... Continue reading

Jill Schultz

Holiday Chocolate Chip and M&M Cookie Recipe

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Holiday Chocolate Chip and M&M Cookies

Hello December, welcome back! We are a few days in and the holidays are officially here. Petoskey’s Downtown Holiday Parade was last weekend and this Friday evening, December 7th is... Continue reading

Jill Schultz

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Meet the #PetoskeyElf

Tis the season for kindness. The season for spreading joy and doing good deeds. Throughout the month of December, Grandpa Shorter’s Gifts, invites you to spot the #PetoskeyElf throughout... Continue reading

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Shorter Family Holiday Traditions & Sour Cream Cookies Recipe

This past Saturday was Petoskey’s Downtown Holiday Parade. What a great way to get into the holiday spirit! Having rained the night before lost we lost almost all of our... Continue reading

Jill Schultz

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Thankful for Northern Michigan

On the bulletin board behind my school desk, I have a found note of wishes. Among them is this one: “I wish I’d been more grateful.” This little message is... Continue reading

Glen Young

Events

Petoskey Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting & DIY Ornament Ideas

The holidays are officially here and Thanksgiving is only days away. Petoskey’s Downtown Holiday Open House is Friday December 7th and that marks the official Downtown Petoskey Christmas season. Like... Continue reading

Jill Schultz

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5 Petoskey Stone Gift Ideas

The holidays are right around the corner and that means the inevitable holiday rush. Every year I try my best to plan ahead on holiday gift purchases, yet I always... Continue reading

Jill Schultz

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Veteran’s Day 2018

Veteran’s Day is a solemn commemoration in any year, but in 2018 the event carries additional significance. This year marks 100 years since the armistice to end the war to... Continue reading

Glen Young

Events

Downtown Petoskey Holiday Parade & Open House

Fall in Northern Michigan signifies pumpkin patches and hayrides, fall wine tours, downtown Petoskey Trick or Treating as well as many more community events. Petoskey is such a great little... Continue reading

Jill Schultz

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Mardi Gras Facts

5 Things to do in February

Northern Michigan New Year’s Eve Activities

Grinch Hot Cocoa Recipe

Holiday Chocolate Chip and M&M Cookies

Meet the #PetoskeyElf

Shorter Family Holiday Traditions & Sour Cream Cookies Recipe

Thankful for Northern Michigan

Petoskey Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting & DIY Ornament Ideas

5 Petoskey Stone Gift Ideas

Veteran’s Day 2018

Downtown Petoskey Holiday Parade & Open House

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