Tag Archives: Michigan
How Do Kids Do the Healthy Thing?
I have two nephews. They’re twins and are almost 4 years old. I’ve never seen two human beings with so much energy in all my life, and if there was some way I could harness their power without alarming my…
No matter where you live or are visiting in Michigan, you can find a great off-leash dog park. In addition to the pure joy and freedom your dog will feel, you can de-stress and incorporate exercise into the visit by…
Spring staycations: Plan a Michigan spring break the whole family will enjoy
Spring break is right around the corner. Between high ticket prices and stressful security lines, the idea of air travel for an entire family may be unappealing. This vacation season, consider staying state-side and book a trip to one of…
Michigan hospitals awarded for organ donation and transplantation success
Nineteen Michigan hospitals were honored for their tremendous success in achieving and sustaining national goals for organ donation, including a donation rate of 75 percent or more of eligible donors at their facilities. Hospitals across the nation that achieve this…
Save money at these end-of-summer Michigan staycation destinations
As summer winds down and we approach the Labor Day holiday weekend, many Michiganders are preparing for their final trips of the season. Lucky for us, Michigan makes it pretty easy to stay state-side and avoid air travel with a…
Encouraging people to Buy Michigan Now, one product at a time
The fourth Buy Michigan Now Festival took place in Northville during the first weekend in August. The festival, which works to revitalize Michigan’s economy one product, purchase and person at a time, featured countless exhibits and vendors, all of which call Michigan…
Top 10 Michigan Wineries: Southwest Michigan edition
I recently went on my first wine tasting trip along the Old Mission Peninsula in Northwest Michigan. In just a few hours we visited five wineries, all unique from one another. Now I’m hoping to wine taste along the beautiful coast of…
Think Michigan First! The Buy Michigan Now Festival starts August 3rd!
You know you’re a Michigander when someone asks you the infamous ‘Coke or Pepsi’ question and you answer with, “Faygo.” Now, I have nothing against either drink, but nothing beats the sense of pride I get every time I pop…
6 great Michigan beaches to take the family to this summer
When the temperature climbs during summertime in Michigan, the Great Lakes elicit a powerful psychic pull — as well as welcome relief from the heat. We’re blessed in this state with thousands of miles of jaw-droppingly beautiful shoreline, clear blue…
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