I recently was invited to tour the Motown Museum (Hitsville USA) in Detroit Michigan for free. All opinions are my own and may differ from your experience. Hitsville USA When you think of Detroit Michigan, many think of the ‘big 3’, the Detroit Tigers or the Detroit Lions and Motown. Detroit was also known in the […]
Visit St. Johns Mint Festival in Michigan
St. Johns Mint Festival What exactly is a mint festival? Well in St. Johns Michigan, it is the celebration of the mint farming heritage in St. Johns. This includes peppermint and spearmint. The festival is held the second weekend in August, Friday to Sunday (2 p.m. on Friday and ends 5 p.m. on Sunday.) You […]
Visit Elsie Michigan’s Dairy Days Festival
You can find Elsie Michigan in the heart of Clinton County Michigan. Clinton County is a big agricultural farming community. As you drive into Elsie, you will notice there are lots of farms in the area. It’s only fitting that they have Elsie Dairy Days. It’s a tough town. Where else can you find a bull […]
Grand Taste event helping local food banks
A big thanks to Meijer for inviting me to the Grand Taste at the Meijer LPGA Classic that is raising money for local food banks. All opinions are my own and my differ from yours. Did you know that Meijer started in Greenville Michigan in 1934 during the depression. Meijer has grown through the years […]
tips on what you must see, stay and do in Petoskey Michigan
Traveling to the Petoskey area in the Summer has become a yearly tradition in our family. (more when we can get away). With everything that Petoskey Michigan has to offer, we are never at a loss of things to do. Petoskey is located in Michigan’s lower peninsula, in the northwest corner. There are many things […]
Michigan Honey Festival: The Place to BEE
Michigan Honey Festival Michigan Honey Festival is not just for bee keepers. It’s for people who like nature, love gardening, enjoy honey and are looking for something fun to do. It has something for the entire family to visit with exhibits/vendors, hands on activities and items to purchase made of wax, honey and flowers (just […]
Farmer’s Markets located in Mid-Michigan
Have you ever visited your local farmer’s market? It is a great way to meet your local farmers and get all sorts of fresh fruits and vegetables. There is such a variety of items you may find like flowers, eggs, honey and other unique items to your area. Mid-Michigan farmers markets are great place to […]
How Do You Like Them Fresh Michigan Apples?
Love Michigan Apples We love cider mills and Michigan apple orchards. Thanks to the Michigan Apple Committee for hosting the Michigan Apple tour and inviting us. I have always wanted to know more about Michigan apples. We lived near the Country Mill in Charlotte and I have sat in on the explanation they tell preschool […]
Things To Do – National Cherry Festival in Traverse City Michigan
cherry festival – Traverse City Michigan The National Cherry Festival in Traverse City Michigan happens in the beginning of July. There are lots of things to do and see while visiting in Traverse City all year long, but during the National Cherry Festival there are more activities: fireworks display, air show, live entertainment (concerts), parades, cherry pie-eating […]
A Visit to Harrietta Hills Trout Farm in Michigan
Thanks to the Michigan Ag Council for inviting me to their All About Trout Blogger event at Harrietta Hills Trout Farm owned by the Vogler family. This is the only fish farm that has been environmentally verified in the state of Michigan! I will be honest. I didn’t realize that Michigan had trout farms. We […]
