What do Deborah and Dave Burgdorf have in common with Google’s Larry Page and Sergey Brin? They’ve all launched successful businesses from their garage. In the wine industry, the Garagiste refers to a European concept of making wine out of a garage. Garagistes produce limited production wines called “Vin de Garage” or “Garage Wines.” The… [Read More]
Lansing, Michigan: 5 Must-Have Foodie Experiences
While the Greater Lansing area is known for the three Cs, the Capitol, the Campus (Michigan State University), and cars, I add a fourth, cuisine. Lansing features a lot of great local foodie experiences, from scratch-made Mediterranean cuisine to romantic inns. So, whether your objective is to cross off another capital from your bucket list,… [Read More]
Lansing Michigan: 12 Fun Facts
Most people know Lansing is Michigan’s capital city and has an automotive heritage. But here are some fun details about Lansing that are sure to make you want to visit. In the meantime, these fun facts will come in handy at your next cocktail party, Trivial Pursuit game or Jeopardy challenge. If you live in… [Read More]
Olivia’s Chophouse in Jonesville, Michigan
This summer, we explored some of Michigan’s highways and byways. We ended up on US 12 Heritage Route, an east-west corridor, from Detroit to New Buffalo, which leads history buffs and automotive enthusiasts on an adventure through time. About mid-way, near Jonesville, the family and I decided it was time for lunch. That’s when we… [Read More]
Traverse City, Michigan: A Luxury Destination
Traverse City, Michigan, sits on Lake Michigan’s Grand Traverse Bay. Located in the Midwest region of the United States, it features Lake Michigan, one of Michigan’s Great Lakes, wineries, world-class restaurants, and year-round outdoor activities. Traverse City has plenty of must-do activities for a weekend getaway. For gourmets, it’s Aerie with its local farm-fresh ingredients;… [Read More]
10 Michigan Summer Outdoor Adventures
What’s There to Do Outdoors in Michigan in the Summer? If you’re looking for Michigan summer outdoor adventures, you’ll find plenty to do—explore, kayak, hike, bike, golf, and wander. While the list of Michigan summer activities can seem endless, you can use these ten ideas to create your personalized Michigan summer bucket list. Explore South… [Read More]
4 Michigan Children’s Gardens: Move Learning Outdoors
School’s out for the summer; so, learning switches gears. Science switches from books and lab experiments to gardening, horticulture, and birding—art changes from finger painting to exploring giant sculptures. Pull the kiddos away from electronics and get them outdoors for some fresh air and fun. Here are four Michigan memory-making children’s gardens, each with a… [Read More]
Michigan 4-H Children’s Garden in East Lansing
After being cooped up inside for the last ten weeks to avoid COVID-19, we were at the point of needing some outdoor time. I wanted somewhere local where I could reconnect with my daughter and granddaughters yet avoid the potential Memorial-Day-Weekend crowds. The 4-H Children’s Garden at Michigan State University fit the bill. Even without… [Read More]