There was a point in my life when I thought I spoke unaccented English. As I had the chance to travel the country a bit, I quickly learned just how wrong I was. Growing up in Michigan, and then living…
Movies Made in Michigan: Detroit, Grand Rapids, and More…
Living in Grand Rapids was an interesting time in the 2010s when Michigan had enacted a film tax credit to lure more productions to Michigan. I recall the movie 30 minutes or less shooting at the pizza place around the…
The Best Road Races in Michigan: 5k, 10k, Marathons and More
Looking for Michigan races? Michigan is home to some of the best races in the nation. We have Michigan races ranging from Michigan 5k races, Michigan 10k races, Michigan half marathon races, and Michigan marathons. If you are looking for…
The Best Sledding Hills in Michigan
When the snow starts to fall Michiganders have a lot of opportunities for outdoor fun. One of the best activities for family fun is sledding or snow tubing in Michigan. Nearly everyone has hopped on a sled, tube, or toboggan…
Michigan Winters Mean Safety Covers for Pool Owners
*This post comes from our friends at Global Pool Products, a Michigan-based pool equipment manufacturer. Whether you have come into a pool or just had one installed, chances are hopeful that you have realized a pool takes a decent amount…
Malls in Michigan
Michigan is known as the Great Lakes State, and its citizens are proud of the natural beauty offered by the Great Lakes. However, one thing many outsiders may not be aware of is the prevalence of Michigan’s shopping malls. As…
Michigan Minimum Wage – How Does it Stack Up?
Over the past couple of years, the minimum wage has become an extremely hot topic at the national level. Interestingly, the minimum wage varies greatly at the local level, with states and even individual cities having degrees of autonomy in…
Michigan Annual Home Maintenance Checklist
Conducting a home maintenance schedule is very important for every homeowner in Michigan. You want to keep your home in perfect shape and everything at high-performance for the wide range of temperatures and weather conditions our homes face. A checkup…
Amazing Castles in Michigan
When someone mentions Michigan, what’s the first thing that springs to mind? I’d wager most of my net worth that it’s not castles. Surprisingly, however, Michigan has a number of famous castles that are worth a visit. Still skeptical? Let’s…
Our Ten Most Popular Posts in 2020
Throughout my years one thing I’ve always found an unreasonable amount of joy in are year end lists. Time really does fly by as you go through life and a well done year end recap makes me take a moment…