Petoskey

Established in 1946, Grandpa Shorter's Gifts has become an iconic place of business in Downtown Petoskey. In today's world, a business that has been open for over 71 years and continuing to prosper has to be doing something right. Business is tough in today's world. We see headlines daily regarding ...
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Summer may be over, but it’s not the only season you can enjoy camping in Northern Michigan. Shorter days and cooler nights make it the perfect time of year for cozying up to the campfire with family and friends while roasting marshmallows and sipping mugs of warm apple cider. Fall in the Mitten ...
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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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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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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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Presidents' Day is Monday which mean lots of folks have a three-day weekend coming. It falls right smack in the middle of winter. In Northern Michigan, that means plenty of snow for winter fun. Many people will head up north to hit the slopes this weekend. At Nub’s Nob they’re open for night ...
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Thanksgiving has come and gone and the 2016 Black Friday frenzy is officially over. Now the real Christmas countdown begins and Christmas shopping continues. This past weekend was the Downtown Petoskey Holiday parade on Saturday morning. My husband and I took the kids to the parade, enjoyed lunch a...
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Located on Lake Michigan's beautiful Little Traverse Bay, Northern Michigan's Emmet and Charlevoix counties turn into a winter playground when the snow flies.  The resort towns of Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Bay View and Boyne Falls have plenty to offer for anyone looking for a fun, relaxing getaway...
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The holiday season is almost upon us! Can you believe it? Almost all the leaves have fallen and the trees are bare but the weather has been absolutely gorgeous the last couple of days. Looking ahead at this weeks forecast, it will be unseasonably warm this week and I am OK with that. If you've ...
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It's almost mid-October and Halloween is closing in and fast here in Northern Michigan. I feel like summer just ended but I'm trying to enjoy as much as fall as possible! With Halloween being right around the corner, I love to dress up and I really enjoy shopping for and even making my kids costumes...
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