5 Reasons to Visit Frankenmuth this Holiday Season

Step into Christmas – The holiday season brings greens and garlands, lights, decorated trees, and festive store fronts. Frankenmuth is a charming town year around, but the it sparkles and delights travelers with its holiday magic. Family Style Dinner – With two restaurants that offer a family style chicken dinner, Frankenmuth is a great place to enjoy food and sweets!

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Kayak Rentals in Michigan

  For my birthday this year, I decided to purchase a kayak! I love being on/near the water, therefore, I thought a kayak was a suitable answer. A basic kayak costs about $200 and can be purchased at a local sporting goods store and other major retailer. Another option is an inflatable kayak which can be found on Amazon. My

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Entertainment Ideas for Children “Stuck” at Home

Our world is facing an epidemic right now. The Coronavirus has many panicking and schools in Michigan (and other states) are closing for three-four weeks to help stop the spread of the virus. We’ve been asked to avoid events or activities with large groups of people and to stay home as much as possible. So the question is…what do we

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Best Places to Eat in the Saugatuck Area

When it comes to traveling, food is one of the best parts of the experience! My BFF and I love to travel together because we have similar ideas about what makes a great vacation. On top of our list is food! In fact, searching for restaurants comes right after housing. To find highly recommended restaurants, we rely on the recommendation

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Things to do in Saugatuck, MI

Things to do in Saugatuck, MI When it comes to Michigan, there is beauty to be found everywhere, but my favorite part of the state is the west side along Lake Michigan. If you are looking for sand, water, and beautiful sunsets, this is the place to be! For me, one particular town keeps bringing me back! That’s because I’ve

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Hop & Vine Inn of Fennville, MI

I received a complimentary stay at the Hop & Vine Inn for the purpose of this post. All opinions expressed are mine. Hop & Vine Inn of Fennville, MI Hop & Vine Inn of Fennville, MI is far from your ordinary bed and breakfast. Located on the west side of the state (near Saugatuck), Hop & Vine is an 18

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7 Important Things to Do Before Leaving for Vacation

These are some great tips! My husband and I just returned from a vacation and we didn’t do some of the things listed below (we will from now on). Thanks to Ron at Michigan Houses Online for pointing out these important safety tips!    By the way…I can’t stress enough how important it is to turn off your water at

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Our Favorite Mid-Priced Restaurants in Aruba

Our Favorite Mid-Priced Restaurants in Aruba Recently my husband (Dave) and I visited Aruba, “One Happy Island”. Before our trip, I spent some time researching the restaurants in the area. I gathered the opinions of friends on Facebook, but more importantly, I used Tripadvisor to find highly rated mid-priced restaurants. Tripadvisor breaks down the restaurants by rating and by price

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Exploring Aruba on a Budget

Exploring Aruba on a Budget About Aruba:  Aruba, also know as “One Happy Island”, is a tiny Dutch Caribbean Island off the coast of Venezuela. Even though it’s tiny, it can cost a pretty penny to visit. Aruba is a desert island known for growing aloe vera plants and cacti (or cactuses). These are Aruba’s only sustainable plants due to

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Outdoor Winter Activities Preschoolers

Winter can seem so long, especially if you have a preschooler. Children this age can be so busy and most also love the snow! If you have a little one, take a look at these outdoor winter activities preschoolers (which could also be used with older children). Snow paint Add a few drops of food coloring to a spray bottle

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