Detroit Revealed–A Local’s Perspective
Sam Barrett has lived in Detroit for nearly five years and has spent nights and weekends exploring the city with his wife and friends.He gives us a fascinating glimpse into this famous, yet somehow...
View ArticleThe Midwest: Cheap and Fun!
Just because money is tight does not mean that you have to sit at home and stare at the walls. There are plenty of free activities to keep you and your family busy. Why not challenge yourself to find...
View Article11 Best Places To See Fall Leaves
Who can argue that autumn is one of the most colorful times of year? That was a rhetorical question. Fall is pretty, mostly because of the glorious displays put on by the fall leaves changing color....
View ArticleApple Picking at County Line Orchard
County Line Orchard Grab some fall family fun with a day of apple picking at County Line Orchard in Hobart, Indiana. Apple picking is a Midwest fall tradition, with orchards offering sweet delights in...
View ArticleEnjoy a Romantic Retreat in St. Joseph’s, Michigan
St. Joseph's Silver Beach For a laidback romantic getaway, nothing beats the small town charm of St. Joseph’s, Michigan. Just an hour or two away from the big city hustle of Chicago, St. Joe’s offers...
View ArticleFall Foliage Falls
Upper Tahquamenon Falls and foliage You may recognize Tahquamenon Falls from our list of Top Places for Fall Foliage. It looks like a beautiful place. Visit Michigan! This post is for Wordless...
View ArticleRomantic Hotel and Spa Deals for Valentine’s Day!
... is all you need! That’s right, I said deals. As in more than one. If you’re thinking about getting away this Valentine’s Day with that special someone, here are some romantic hotel and spa deals...
View ArticleExperience Chocolate Making at Ann Arbor’s Mindo Chocolate
Roasted cacao beans There’s no nirvana quite like the aroma of fresh cacao beans roasting during the chocolate making process. If you’ve never experienced this special treat, a visit to Ann Arbor,...
View ArticleCreate Paper Dreams at Ann Arbor’s Hollander’s
Racks of decorative paper at Hollander's A writer and her (beautiful) paper should never be parted. At least that’s my philosophy, which probably explains my deep-seated paper snobbery. I simply...
View ArticleIn a Pickle (Barrel)
Cracker Barrels are a dime a dozen, what with the porch swings and the deep-fried everything, but a Pickle Barrel? That’s a house of a different color. Oh yeah, it’s also a house. Well, it used to be...
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