Holiday’s

It’s hard to believe, but the holidays are just around the corner, and before you know it, Christmas Eve will be here! Are you the type of person who stresses out about shopping during the holidays? Do you find yourself completing your shopping at the last possible minute? Here at Grandpa Sho...
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Hello, friends! Christmas is only a few days away - finally!!! Actually, I kind of feel like it totally snuck up on us this year and we've had such an easy early winter here in Petoskey! Just this last week we finally got hit with snow but I keep hearing it's going to warm up again in the 40's th...
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Looking for something new to try this holiday season with the kids? Try hosting a cookie decorating party! It's fun and a great way to have a playdate and mingle with other parents who need as much socialization as you do. It's simple, really and once you decide on how many children to...
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It's already the first week of December here in Northern Michigan and Petoskey residents are gearing up for one of our fabulous annual traditions that officially rings in the holidays here in Petoskey: the Downtown Petoskey Holiday Open House. This Friday, December 4th, 6-9pm Petoskey downtown ...
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Welcome back, friends! With Halloween over now and Thanksgiving up next, a lot of us are already looking and planning a head for holiday meal ideas, snacks and treats. I'm already candied out (shocker), but still pinning holiday cookie recipes on Pinterest. I'm in the middle of planning a big holid...
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Halloween is only days away and if you're a busy parent or grandparent and strapped for time like me, you might need a fun, easy and quick treat for Halloween class treats or a quick party idea. I'm always pinning fun food and craft ideas on Pinterest and saving them for later. Today on the blog I'm...
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Hello, again and welcome back! One of the largest holiday's of the year is quickly approaching and Halloween is only a few weeks away and there is definitely a chill in the air. School parties are being planned, costumes are being chosen, if they haven't been already and Trick-or-Treat routes being...
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Hello, again! Welcome back to another great recipe on the blog. With this week being July 4th already (can you believe it??!!), I thought I'd put together some yummy and really cute kid-friendly July 4th inspired beverages. Not only are they super cute and yummy, they are super easy to make! Before ...
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July 4th is almost upon us friends. It's only 2 weeks away and today on the blog, I've put together a list of local Northern Michigan towns hosting patriotic events such as parades and fireworks! I for one, love the 4th of July. My birthday is July 3rd so I'm quite accustomed to celebrating this Am...
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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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