Winter

Hello, friends and welcome back! The recipe I am sharing with you this week is an easy winter classic slow cooker beef roast recipe that you can put together in a matter of minutes and have ready at the end of a long work day or an easy weekend meal. During the school year, we are go, go, go with...
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Welcome back, friends! Winter is settling in nicely, here in Northern Michigan and February right right around the corner! I don't know about you, but during the winter months I crave warm comfort foods. Anything warm and toasty right out of the oven and I am all about it. This past weekend I t...
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Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Here in Michigan it’s usually cold and snowy on Cupid’s holiday. If you’re looking for alternatives to dinner and a movie, here are some romantic winter date ideas you can enjoy with your special someone. 1. Dog Sledding - If you’re a couple who...
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Birds add color and life to your yard in the middle of winter. There’s nothing as striking as a pair of bright, red cardinals against the white snow. You can attract birds to your yard with the right food and feeders. Of course, you’ll also be helping them get through the winter, so you can enjo...
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According to the DNR, ice fishing is the most popular winter sport in Michigan. If you've never been, that might surprise you. Why would anyone want to spend a day in the freezing cold, on top of open ice? Because it’s fun, of course! If you always wanted to give it a try but never have, Michigan�...
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Yes, that's correct. This winter, all the buzz is around socks. However, not just any socks, but Blue Q socks. What are Blue Q socks? Well, funny you should ask, because until recently, I didnt have a clue either. Blue Q socks are carried at J.W. Shorter & Son Mercantile in Downtown Petoskey, M...
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I'm watching the snow fall quietly outside my kitchen window as I type up this blog post. Beautiful giant flakes, the soft fluffy kind and the girls are outside playing giving me a few minutes of solice! I'm pretty sure winter is finally here to stay for a while (but hopefully not too long...). We ...
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Surviving winter in Michigan requires a special set of coping skills. Some are hands-on, physical abilities. Others take fortitude. A lot are a combination of the two. 1. You need to know how to move snow. If you can’t move snow, you’ll either have to spend the winter with your car trapped in t...
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Hello, again friends and welcome back! Hopefully, you are staying warm this week where ever you may be! Not being a huge fan of snow and the cold, I'm really enjoying all the fresh powder we have here in Northern Michigan! My kids love playing outside once again and I love going sledding with t...
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Hello, again! This week on the blog I am all about soups! The snow is falling, the temperatures are freezing and the wind chill is bitter. What better way to warm up from a day of running or playing outside in the snow, than with a nice, piping hot bowl of homemade soup. I made 2 huge batches of so...
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