holidays

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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Maybe your ancestors played the bagpipes and sang Danny Boy. Maybe they didn’t. It doesn’t matter, because we’re all Irish On St. Patrick’s Day! Here’s a list of places around Michigan where you can dance a little jig this weekend. Boyne Mountain Resort, Boyne Falls Boyne Mountain R...
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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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It's almost Thanksgiving. Can you believe it? The weather has been A-mazing the last few months and it's hard to believe Christmas is only a month and a half away. I've already started some holiday shopping for friends and family and my kids are already making out their Christmas lists. I try to sh...
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Christmas is just nine weeks away. While you probably have fall and Halloween on your mind, it's not too early to start shopping and planning for Christmas. In fact, getting a head start on the holiday season can help you save money and keep on track with your gift budget. Create a master gift list...
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In Michigan, Memorial Day is more than just a long weekend. It’s the kickoff for our summer season. As we remember and honor our veterans and fallen heroes, we also celebrate the warmer temperatures and sunshine that come with summer. Here are some of the activities you’ll find Michiganders...
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It doesn’t matter if your ancestors didn’t wear kilts and dance the jig. On St. Patrick’s Day, we’re all Irish at heart! There are lots of places around Michigan to celebrate The Wearin’ O’ the Green. Here are just a few for 2016 Michigan St. Patrick's Day Celebrations: Boyne Falls Boyne...
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Valentines Day is less than a month away, so why not start thinking out of the box for some fun and unique ideas! Today's blog post. Here at Grandpa Shorter's focuses on breakfast. It's seriously my favorite meal of the day and there are so many fun Valentine breakfast ideas out there that you are ...
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Hello, friends! Christmas break is looming on the horizon and I've already started thinking of craft ideas for the kiddos even before Christmas actually gets here. My husband works nights and it's hard to keep the kids quiet sometimes. My oldest boy prefers to play legos or go outside but the youn...
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Looking for a quick and easy recipe to get rid of all that extra turkey this holiday season? Look no further! Today on the blog I'm sharing with you a recipe my kiddos actually brought home from school last week along with an adorable turkey craft they worked on in class. It's a delicious and e...
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