Ah winter, a time for indoor projects and staying out of the cold. Last week I moved my home office from the basement up to our main floor. It has been a wonderful change being able to access my desk while making dinner, and helping the boys. I love this new centralized space. After spending [...]
If you've never ventured across the bridge to the land of the UP in the winter, you've never experienced the magic of the quiet and peaceful world that is Michigan's Upper Peninsula. This past weekend we traveled north west to stay in a cabin for a little rest and relaxation in the Escanaba area with [...]
Happy New Year Friends! I hope everyone is enjoying the start to their new year! I don't like to make New Years Resolutions, I like to make New Years Plans! At the beginning of the year I like to sit down and plan fun adventures. Michigan has great resources for camping in State and National [...]
I hate to admit it sometimes, but once in a while I get a little crazy about organizing. Like really crazy. I hate clutter. One of the things I and I think just about every Mom struggles with is Legos. Every other week I hear a Mom talking about how Legos are EVERYWHERE. Also, stepping [...]
Indian Lake State Park Address: 8970 Co Rd 442, Manistique, MI 49854 Phone:(906) 341-2355 Useful links for this area: Indian Lake State Park Thompson State Fish Hatchery Palms Book State Park Fayette Historic State Park This fall, we ventured north late in the season for some fall color. I knew it was late October, but [...]
Chicken noodle soup is one of the basics of life. Right? How hard can soup be really? And why would I want to make it myself if I can buy a can for 99 cents at the grocery store? Is that how much it costs? I don't even know. I can say I never buy [...]
Address 41382 W. M 123 Paradise MI, 49768 Phone 906-492-3415 If you're making a list of parks to visit in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, this is definitely a don't-miss stop! I have to say that fall is the best time to visit this park although if you love the snow, the area is home [...]
When you decide to get off the beaten path, amazing things happen. This summer we have been doing a bit of traveling, and while we focus on mostly mitten adventures here, I couldn't pass up a chance to tell you to GO to Maine. It is beautiful. It is amazing. I can't wait to go [...]
A couple of weeks ago, I looked around the house and was a little overwhelmed by all of the projects I had going on. I decided to Pinterest. On a Saturday morning with a cup of coffee in hand, to "Pinterest" is getting lost in your coffee and your ideas. It's putting aside projects that [...]
Sometimes You need a day. A good for the soul day. A do whatever you want and relax day. I find calm in exploring. This weekend I packed up the gear and headed to the lakeshore for just that. The snow was starting to melt and signs of spring were starting to show. I was [...]