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The Ultimate Detroit Staycation for Families This Spring Break (Yes, It’s Actually Awesome)
Read more…: The Ultimate Detroit Staycation for Families This Spring Break (Yes, It’s Actually Awesome)Detroit is packed with family fun for spring break. From aquariums and LEGOLAND to Detroit pizza, pro sports, and unforgettable museums, this staycation guide shows families how to plan an easy, exciting getaway without leaving Michigan. Adventure, food, and memory-making experiences are waiting right in the city.
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20 Unexpected Michigan Spring Break Trips for Families (Yes, It’s Still Cold)
Read more…: 20 Unexpected Michigan Spring Break Trips for Families (Yes, It’s Still Cold)Michigan spring break isn’t warm—it’s memorable. With temperatures hovering between 28 and 45 degrees, families trade flip-flops for fire pits, waterfalls, and hearty meals. These 20 Michigan destinations prove that cold weather doesn’t cancel spring break; it sharpens it, slows it down, and makes the moments stick.
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5 Awesome Michigan Ski Resorts Families Actually Love (Tested With Three Boys and a Lot of Gear)
Read more…: 5 Awesome Michigan Ski Resorts Families Actually Love (Tested With Three Boys and a Lot of Gear)From bunny hills to ski schools and cozy lodges, these five Michigan ski resorts deliver winter fun families actually enjoy. Tested by a family of five with three boys, this guide covers where to ski, where to stay, and why these resorts belong on every winter bucket list.
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A Winter Guide to Michigan’s Favorite Fiction Authors
Read more…: A Winter Guide to Michigan’s Favorite Fiction AuthorsWinter is the perfect season to slow down with a good book. This guide highlights five favorite Michigan fiction authors—familiar names and new discoveries—whose stories are ideal for cozy reading during the cold months.
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My Favorite Things to Do in Detroit During the Holiday Season
Read more…: My Favorite Things to Do in Detroit During the Holiday SeasonA mom-to-mom guide to the best holiday events in Detroit, including markets, lights, skating, shows, and festive experiences families return to every year.
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A Family Guide to Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland in Frankenmuth
Read more…: A Family Guide to Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland in FrankenmuthBronner’s Christmas Wonderland in Frankenmuth makes holiday fun easy for families. This guide covers shopping, kid-friendly activities, places to eat, and simple ways to make the most of your visit.
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Steffy McCourt is a Michigan-based travel writer, English teacher, mom of three, and explorer of the Great Lakes State. She shares practical tips and family-friendly ideas for unforgettable Michigan adventures. Steffy is associate editor of LA Family Travel and a freelance writer and photographer whose work has appeared in Midwest Living, We Are Teachers, USA Today 10Best, Metro Parent, Chicago Parent, Indy’s Child, and Southwest Ohio Parent. She is a member of NATJA and SATW and holds a BA in English from Indiana University and an MS in Educational Leadership from Butler University.
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Elise McNulty, LMSW, is a licensed clinical social worker, therapist, mom, and native Michigander. She is the co-owner of Root & Branch Wellness Collaborative, a therapy practice where she specializes in supporting adults — especially moms — navigating the complex challenges of modern family life from pregnancy and beyond.
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Andrea Melaragni can be found reading anything and everything—from psychological thrillers to romantic comedies. She has spent the last twenty years as a middle school educator, a role that continues to provide opportunities for her to share her love of reading and writing. Andrea holds a B.S. in Education and an M.A. in Reading and Literacy K-12 from Central Michigan University. She resides in Plymouth, Michigan, with her husband and two children.
