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Metro Detroit’s Restaurants with Patios for Every Mood
Read more…: Metro Detroit’s Restaurants with Patios for Every MoodMetro Detroit offers a diverse range of restaurants with inviting outdoor patios. From lakeside and riverside locations to garden retreats and city views, there’s a perfect patio for every occasion. Whether it’s a peaceful meal by the water or a lively atmosphere in the heart of the city, these venues promise a memorable dining experience.
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Tulip Time Festival: The Best Spring Festival in Michigan for Families
Read more…: Tulip Time Festival: The Best Spring Festival in Michigan for FamiliesHolland’s Tulip Time Festival is the best spring festival in Michigan for families—with millions of tulips, Dutch dancers, parades, and a whole week of family fun.
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Traverse City Uncorked: A Perfect Michigan Wine Getaway for Moms and Girlfriends
Read more…: Traverse City Uncorked: A Perfect Michigan Wine Getaway for Moms and GirlfriendsReady for a moms’ weekend or girlfriends’ escape? Traverse City Uncorked offers wine tastings, cherry blossoms, and a passport to Michigan’s best vineyards—May 2–10.
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Why Michigan Families Keep Coming Back to Kalahari Resorts: 25-Years of Fun
Read more…: Why Michigan Families Keep Coming Back to Kalahari Resorts: 25-Years of FunKalahari Resorts is celebrating 25 years of family fun, and Michigan families are invited to join the party. Known for thrilling water slides and teen-approved adventures, it’s the perfect getaway just across the border. Don’t miss the anniversary deals, flash sale, and new packages that make planning even easier.
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Escape the Crowds: Best Quiet Michigan Beach Towns for Families
Read more…: Escape the Crowds: Best Quiet Michigan Beach Towns for FamiliesMichigan’s freshwater coastline stretches for thousands of miles, so it can be hard to figure out the best place for a quiet beach vacation. That’s where we come in! After a decade of chasing my three boys up dunes and down boardwalks, I’ve learned a thing or two about what makes Michigan beach towns work…
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Best Places to Go Fossil Hunting in Michigan with Kids
Read more…: Best Places to Go Fossil Hunting in Michigan with KidsLooking for the best fossil hunting in Michigan with kids? These family-friendly spots are full of ancient treasures. We’ve rounded up our favorite locations, what to bring, and how to turn a fossil dig into a full day of fun.
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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.
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