*** This post originally appeared in the Fall 2013 issue of Traverse Bay Family. It has been reprinted with permission. *** By the end of summer, I’m past ready for Fall. With temperatures starting to drop by mid-August, I just want a little consistency in the weather and frankly, I’m craving apples, squash & soups. […] Read more…
A few years ago, our family was fortunate to be able to join my husband on a business trip to New Orleans. We were only there a short time and I spent much of our time alone with my (then) 4 & 2 year old daughters. Luckily, New Orleans was only one time zone away […] Read more…
Disclaimer: This post contains referral links. Thanks for your support! Since we’ve had such a non-summer this year, we’ve decided to extend it a bit by going south for a few weeks. We hit Disney, spent lots of time at the hotel pools, and generally just relaxed and enjoyed each others company. For better or […] Read more…
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. Thanks for your support! Have you ever vacationed somewhere that Europeans visit? Have you noticed how they always look fabulous? I cannot tell you how many packing tips say things like, bring stuff you plan to get rid of and leave it behind as you go. Seriously! Are […] Read more…
Disclaimer: This book was received from a PR company in exchange for an honest review/post. This post contains affiliate links–thank you for your support! Are you the adventurous sort or do you live vicariously through books? I live it more through books, but there are a few places in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (the U.P.), that […] Read more…
This post was originally published on another blog of mine (www.WhereLocalsGo.us), which I have since ceased using. I have moved all posts to my main blog for the sake of simplicity — Jen 6/12/09. Because we were part of a tour, the second day on Mackinaw Island started with breakfast & an informational meeting. To […] Read more…
This was originally posted at another blog of mine that I have deleted. I have combined all my blogs into this one for the sake of simplicity in my already busy life. Jen – 6/13/09. While on Mackinaw Island last weekend, we visited St. Anne’s Catholic Church. They have a museum downstairs, which my husband […] Read more…
This post was originally published on another blog of mine (www.WhereLocalsGo.us), which I have since ceased using. I have moved all posts to my main blog for the sake of simplicity — Jen 6/12/09. This year, I won a trip from the Walk Michigan program for a 4-day, 3-night stay on Mackinaw Island to do […] Read more…
Well, I’ve done it the normal way and after this trip, I will never walk the bridge any other way than we did this year. The Walk Michigan tour is THE way to do it. As I mentioned earlier, I won the trip. In case you weren’t aware, our community participated in the Walk Michigan […] Read more…
This was originally posted at another blog of mine (www.motheringtc.com) that I have deleted. I have combined all my blogs into this one for the sake of simplicity in my already busy life. Jen – 6/13/09. This Friday’s post is going to be a little short because we are getting ready to go out of […] Read more…