A new ice cream shop at the Grand Hotel is as good a reason as any to return to Mackinac Island this summer. Sadie’s Ice Cream Parlor dishes up 24 flavors made by Holland-based Hudsonville Ice Cream.
The Good Life
Sit back, relax and enjoy some of the finer things in life
Help The Wool & The Floss knit 100 hats for charity
The Wool & The Floss is asking for help with knitting 100 hats by the end of December to donate to local charities for its annual Charity Knitting Challenge.
Learn to knit mittens at PK Yarn Over Knit
Grab your size 6 and 8 knitting needles and stop by PK Yarn Over Knit Saturday from 10 a.m.-noon and learn to knit a simple pair of mittens.
'Light & Layered Knits' book giveaway
Award-winning knit-wear designer and best-selling author Vicki Square has put together a unique collection of patterns for creating comfortable and easy-to-wear sweaters in her latest book, “Light & Layered Knits,” 19 Sophisticated Designs for Every Season” (Interweave/$24.95). From the beautiful “Tuscany Lace” A-line tunic on the cover to a long sleeved pullover with pleating details, you’re sure … Continue Reading →
A stylish new hotel in the historic former Pabst Brewery welcomes visitors to Milwaukee
Milwaukee’s new Brewhouse Inn &Suites is a boutique hotel in the historic former Pabst Brewery Brewhouse, a downtown fixture for more than 150 years.
Michigan's beer of choice? Vanilla Stout
For a sudsy taste of Pure Michigan, seek a pint of Founders Vanilla Stout. That’s the favorite among the 1,200 fans who voted in a contest to choose a beer style that best represents Pure Michigan. The choices were Vanilla Stout, Apple Ale and Wheat IPA. It was a close race between Vanilla Stout and Apple Ale, according … Continue Reading →
Save with Cedar Point season pass
Cedar Point opens this weekend, and my friend Will is already planning several trips to the Ohio amusement park throughout the summer and fall. He not only wants to ride Cedar Point’s new rollercoaster, the Gatekeeper, located near the entrance of the park, but he plans on returning to enjoy the water park and HalloWeekends. Will could save $10 each time … Continue Reading →
Gypsy moth caterpillars hatch
Those of you who are regular readers of this blog may remember a post from last fall. It was about a gypsy moth caught in the act of laying eggs. I decided not to destroy that egg mass. Early this week, the eggs hatched. In the photo you can see how small and seemingly helpless they … Continue Reading →
Make friends with hummingbirds this year
Bees and butterflies are fun to watch but, I think hummingbirds are the most fascinating visitors to a garden. No matter how many times you see them, they never fail to surprise and amaze. Hummingbirds use a huge huge amount of energy in relation to their size. Sugars found in flower nectar is source of this energy. Everyday they … Continue Reading →
Prune forsythia after blooming
It looks like a good spring for forsythia this year. I’m seeing plenty of yellow flowers on forsythia shrubs all around our area. Some bushes have loads of flowers while others look not quite as nice. The difference is, gardeners with forsythia loaded with flowers have taken the time to prune their shrubs, while the … Continue Reading →