Apples, Cider, and Donuts —Six Outstanding Cider Mills and Orchards in the Ann Arbor Area
September 10, 2018Fall in Michigan encourages tugging on a warm sweater, kicking the leaves and heading to a favorite cider mill. Southeastern Michigan is home to an abundance of apple farms, so finding the best cup of cider and tastiest homemade donut at area cider mills is a divine way to spend an afternoon.
Ultimate Local Gift Guide
December 1, 2017Best Gifts for Kids Books from local authors and publishers Ann Arborites love their books, and Nicola’s loves to stock favorites from regional authors. Look for new picture books from two beloved Michigan authors and illustrators — Patricia Polacco’s Remembering Vera ($17.99) and Philip and Erin Stead’s adaptation of a Mark Twain story, The Purloining
Downhill Ski Resorts
November 1, 2017Crystal Mountain Situated in the Traverse City area, Crystal Mountain has popular ski school programs, Adventure Cubs (ages 3-6) and Crystal Kids (ages 7-12), that aim to get kids outside and enjoying the snow. With a variety of runs for all skill levels and fast moving lines, families love skiing at Crystal. For children learning
Ann Arbor’s Warmilu Warms Babies and Saves Lives
October 1, 2017Michigan native and Warmilu CEO Grace Hsia describes herself as an “accidental entrepreneur.” As a college student, she imagined herself working at a national lab or John Deere, but her course in materials science engineering at the University of Michigan inspired her to imagine a career solving real world problems. “From day one, we didn’t
A guide to Ann Arbor’s magical fairy doors
August 1, 2017Ann Arbor is 25 square miles of magic surrounded by reality, and there is no greater proof than the abundance of fairy doors within the city limits
Meet Annie Fortunato of Hike It Baby Ann Arbor
August 1, 2017Fortunato, who has a degree in environmental studies and works in a childcare center, has always considered herself outdoorsy