You can feel it in the air. You can see it in the trees. But better yet, you can taste it. That’s right, it’s fall. In the Mitten, that means picking fresh Michigan apples, sipping warm cider and buying cinnamon…
This week’s Merchant Spotlight takes us to Horizon Books in Northwest Michigan’s picturesque Traverse City. The family-owned and operated bookstore has 55 years of experience connecting customers with literature to love. But Horizon Books isn’t just a spot to find…
If you’ve been hitting the stores to get your children ready for school, your spending is part of the $27.3 billion expected to be spent nationwide this year on back-to-school shopping for apparel and accessories, electronics, shoes and schools supplies…
If you’re happy and you know it, you’ll be in good company when you shop at this week’s merchant spotlight, The Happy Woman store! This store name comes from owner Linda Garshaw’s own journey to a more joyous life.…
Red, white and blue is a color scheme embraced year-round by Americans, but one we particularly love to sport in our outfits – or see exploding in the sky – on Independence Day. Last year, the average U.S. household spent…
Enjoy a mimosa and support our state’s economy all in one leisurely morning! These restaurants’ brunch specials are some of the best in the Mitten, and we’ve got the photos to prove it. Scroll down and explore what these Michigan spots are dishing up, but beware — you might get hungry.
Today's Merchant Spotlight is Laffing Glass Studio! This northern Michigan art studio creates artwork from glass and metal, and specializes in flowers, birds and fish art pieces. The art studio began as an abandoned cabin in the Manistee National Forest, which…
This week's Merchant Spotlight takes us up north to Gaylord! Old Spud Warehouse is Gaylord's go-to antique shop, featuring a 7000 square foot shopping area packed with various furniture and home decor. Old Spud Warehouse was founded in 1997 and…
Everyone enjoys the excitement that comes along with traveling up north: uncharted adventures, campfires, days spent on the lake. Pup North feels this way too, and they wanted their furry four-legged friends to feel the same. Pup North is this…
This week's Merchant Spotlight takes us over to Ludington, Michigan for "lakeside living" cottage decor! Cottage Works provides products to be the perfect touch on your place up north, as well as a variety of services. They proudly offer boat storage,…