Petoskey

With summer quickly starting to wind down I've been trying to cram in as much summer fun and activities as I can. This weekend was the Bayfront Festival here in Petoskey so much of our time was spent enjoying the activities at the Waterfront Park here in town. My husband is a police officer/fire f...
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Summer is just starting to wind down here in Northern Michigan, yes, I know it's hard to believe but sadly it will only be a matter of time (weeks!!) before August comes to an end. Summer festivals are all over the place to be enjoyed by young and old alike and several years ago, Petoskey's Bayfront...
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Now that it's August here in Northern Michigan, it has finally warmed up and we have been enjoying our summer to the max. Today is a down day as it's pouring some much needed rain here in Petoskey but it's nice just to chill out and relax. I took the morning to compile a list of ten 'local's only' b...
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It's almost the end of July here in Northern Michigan. I can't believe it's almost August. It feels like July just started! Back to school sales are already popping up everywhere and the last weekend in July marks a huge weekend for downtown Petoskey: Sidewalk Sales! This year will won't be like any...
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We are pretty much halfway through summer here in gorgeous Northern Michigan. I know, I know, I feel like summer just started too!! I swear the kids just got out of school yesterday and I'm already seeing back-to-school sales everywhere. Don't get me wrong, I love me some back-to-shopping. I have a ...
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Hello, friends and welcome back! As you know, we started featuring a new employee every month on the blog. It's already the end of June and we are featuring another hard working Grandpa Shorter's employee of the month! Ever wonder how Grandpa Shorter's customer service is so fabul...
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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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(Photo Credit: Petoskey Downtown) Hello friends! It is finally June, school is almost out for most of us and the summer season here in Northern Michigan is about to kick off. The Petoskey Downtown Summer Open House is this Friday June 5th, 5-8pm and I'm really looking for to it! The kids only hav...
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(Photo Credit: Boyne City Ridge Run Dog Park) Hello friends and happy Monday! Today on the blog I am bringing you some information on the Ridge Run Dog Park in Boyne City! Being a dog lover, I was excited to write this post and give our readers a little bit of information on the new par...
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Are you looking for an easy recipe to entertain friends and family this summer? I'm always on the lookout for elegant, yet easy recipes. I prefer recipes that don't take a long time to make and are of course, delicious! Brownwood Farms products from Grandpa Shorter's are always a great go to for ...
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