Travel makes an incredible gift for the holidays or, let’s be honest, any time of the year. Unwrapping plane tickets with a brochure to a new destination is about the best thing ever and it’s a gift that never disappoints. The good news is that you don’t have to be a wealthy millionaire to give…
Over the years we’ve gathered quite an assortment of camping gear but I have to say one of our newest additions is also one of my favorites. The myCharge Adventure lamp and powerbank has completely upped our camping game. Now, to be clear, we rustic camp so there’s not an outlet for us to charge…
We’ve been pretty fortunate that Alan’s Dad has a small cottage on a small lake in northern Michigan. We use the heck out of the cottage and launch our kayaks from the dock many times during the summer and fall months. About five or six years ago we added a floating extension onto the dock and…
Miss S and I recently took a road trip from Michigan to Illinois with a couple of quick side trips into Wisconsin. The trip was all about taking a step back in time to watch knights joust at Medieval Times Dinner Theater, visit the Wisconsin State Fair and stop to say hi to Santa. Emma…
It’s been a HOT few days in northern Michigan and as I sit in front of the fan my mind has wandered, as it often does, this time to roofing repairs and replacements. I know, weird, right, but stay with me. Emma is looking to buy a house and one of the things that we…
You’ve seen the headlines Coastal Mississippi Closed or No Swimming, No Fishing, Toxic Bacteria Shuts Down Coastal Mississippi Here’s the thing. We all know that clickbait titles work and even the big guys (I’m looking at you Associated Press) aren’t opposed to using them. Twisting things to the negative when it’s not nearly as bad…
While we were on our epic Yellowstone road trip we made sure to include Cody, WY in the itinerary. Cody is famous for its nightly rodeo. Northern Michigan definitely isn’t a mecca of rodeos and cowboys so it’s no surprise that we have never been to a rodeo. I figured it had to be a…
Congrats, you’ve made a fantastic decision to visit Mackinac Island. This is one of Michigan’s favorite playgrounds and we have a complete guide on what to do on Mackinac Island. Before you go to the island use our guide on what to pack for the island. Horse-drawn carriages, endless blue waters, bike rides, fudge and…
If your travels ever land you in Bloomington, Indiana on a Tuesday or Saturday you’ll want to make sure that you stop by the Bloomington Farmers Market. This market is packed with vendors that offer everything from fresh fruits and veggies (bonus: all produce is grown locally) to ready to eat food, drinks and sweet…
Originally published June 2011, but in light of everything that is happening with everything being closed down I thought I would brush off these boredom buster ideas for teens post and share it again. Some of the ideas, of course, won’t apply and those have a strikethrough, but there are still plenty of great ideas….
You’re in Midland, Michigan. Maybe you’re here to see a broadway show or the symphony at the Midland Center for the Arts. Maybe you’re planning to soak up all the science and art the Alden B Dow Museum has to offer. Maybe you’re a nature lover excited to visit the Chippewa Nature Center or feast…
Just because it’s Spring Break doesn’t mean you have to fly off to Florida. Instead, consider Spring Break in Detroit. It’s has one of the best come back stories for a city, Detroit has exploded on the scene of one of the best cities to visit in the U.S. Stop spending money on airfare (and…
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