Holidays

National Milk Chocolate Day is July 28th and I know we have some readers that are chocolate lovers! I love milk chocolate and so does my husband. His number one favorite treat is Hershey milk chocolate bars. Simple, easy and so delicious right out of the fridge OR on s'mores! Second to chocolate, I ...
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Happy 4th of July weekend! Our biggest summer holiday is finally here and only a day away! With the summer months being busy here in Northern Michigan and the July 4th holiday is no exception. If you've ever been Up North for this annual celebration, you know how much fun it can be! We have so many...
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Did you know that Tuesday, June 20th is National Ice Cream Soda Day? I had no idea! Not that, that matters, though because ANY excuse to eat to ice cream is awesome in my book! The first ice cream soda was originally created by Robert Green in 1874, during Philadelphia's Sesquicentennial Jamboree. R...
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Father’s Day is this weekend, and it’s not always easy to know how to celebrate with Dear Old Dad. If you’re still looking for ideas, here are seven ways to show dad some love in Michigan this Father’s Day. 1. Go to a Tigers game - Take Dad out to the old ballgame at Comerica Park to see th...
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School is finally out here in Petoskey and we are super excited! Wednesday June, 14th is National Flag Day and July 4th is less than a month away so the summer season is in full swing. We even best both days at the beach this past weekend! Ask anyone around and you're sure to find that summer's in N...
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We just celebrated Memorial Day and The Fourth of July is right around the corner. This time of year causes many of us to reflect on our love of country and feelings of patriotism. Here are seven meaningful, tangible ways to express patriotism this summer and all year long. 1. Fly the American flag...
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Memorial Day is only a week away and school is almost out. I'm finding it hard to believe it's almost summer! It feels like this school year flew by and even the Petoskey Summer Downtown Open House is only a week or two away. I'm ready for summer and warmer weather, that is for sure. Our Northern Mi...
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Pizza. Everyone eats it. No matter how young or old you are you've probably enjoyed a slice, or three at any given time during your life. One of the big reasons pizza is so popular? You ou can put whatever you like on the delicious dough for toppings and it's automatically called pizza. Do you lov...
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This past Tuesday was National Lost Sock Memorial Day. If you weren’t aware of this solemn holiday, don’t worry. There’s still time to participate. Simply go to your sock drawer, remove all the lonely, mateless socks, have a moment of silence for them, then toss those socks. It’s time to let...
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Mother's Day is already next weekend and if you are in need of some fun and unique Mother's Day ideas, I have you covered! I personally am one of those mom's who never really wants or needs anything. I love spending time with my children and husband but honestly don't bother buying me a card and you...
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