Michigan

We all the know the importance of reading to and with your children. It’s one of the best ways to help set them up for success in school. These chilly winter nights are a great time to snuggle up with your kids and read a good book. Below are some children’s books by Michigan authors to “check...
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We have over 97 state parks in Michigan where the natural beauty of our woods, lakes and streams are preserved for you to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. You can enjoy the parks year round, even when the snow is flying. Bundle up, get outside and celebrate winter at these State...
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2016 is here, and there’s no better time to plan out what you’ll cross off your Michigan bucket list this year. There’s so much to see and do here, I don’t know if you could ever do it all in an entire lifetime. But we can try! This doable bucket list breaks it down into one Michigan activit...
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Last week we looked at our state flag with its “super bad” elk, moose and tough guy packing a long gun, and how it demonstrates our fierce love for our pleasant peninsulas. This week we’ll look at how this place we call Michigan became the 26th state in the Union. Did you know we almost went t...
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Have you ever taken a good look at the Michigan state flag? No, I don’t mean the green and white flag emblazoned with a helmet-wearing Spartan. I mean the official flag of The State of Michigan. Honestly, I’d never given the Michigan state flag more than a passing glance until a few weeks ago....
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Break out the streamers, crack open the champagne, gather your friends and welcome 2016 with dancing and music at New Year’s Eve celebrations up and down Lake Michigan’s coast. New Year’s Eve Pasty Drop in Escanaba - The family friendly celebration begins with fireworks at the dock at 9pm. Th...
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Last February, my husband and I broke down and bought a snow blower after 17 years. We were reeling from two harsh winters in a row. It’s a matter of pride for diehard Michiganders to shovel their own snow. But with both of us pushing 40, we decided we were done having sore backs from slinging the...
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Michigan is home to many companies that produce tasty foods and treats. Many are local favorites, but these seven Michigan brands have a national following, and are still produced in The Mitten State. Kellogg's - The Kellogg’s company was founded in Battle Creek in 1906. The headquarters is still...
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  Cold and snow transform Michigan into a winter wonderland. It brings with it a whole new season of adventure. Here are 9 ways you can experience the best of Michigan in the winter. 1. See an ice-covered lighthouse - Nothing is quite as breathtaking as a lighthouse that’s been encased in i...
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Yes, Michigan moms are tough. We’re resilient and resourceful. We can stuff one kid into snow pants and tie another’s scarf at the same time.  We can clear a vehicle of the night’s ice and snowfall in two minutes flat and get everybody to school on time in our four-wheel drive SUV, even thoug...
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