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Stocking Stuffers For Him
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The holidays are quickly approaching! Buying for the guy in your life is always the hardest! He either doesn’t want anything or more likely, buys what he wants when he wants it! Here’s our round up of 10 Stocking Stuffers for HIM that we think he’ll love! Great Lakes Coffee: The Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Company offers unique and wonderful flavors will keep your morning bright. Frosted Glass: These vintage inspired souvenir glasses are perfect for your orange juice in the morning, as decoration, and even as gifts! Beard Oil from Duke Cannon: There is a fine line between...
Mackinac's Classic Christmas Weekend
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Mackinac's classic Christmas weekend benefiting Mackinac Island's Churches and Mackinac Island Medical Center is happening this weekend! This is a yearly tradition where the community of year-long residents gather to celebrate the Christmas season. The Mackinac Island Community Hall is opened up for shopping, an auction and meals! All of the profits are given back to the churches and medical center. The Christmas Tree Lighting was last night, Friday, December 6th at 5:00 PM in the center of Main Street. There is a snowmobile raffle, too! Attendees purchase tickets to win a 2020 Yamaha Snowmobile which benefits the Mackinac Island Christmas Bazaar....
Fall Bucket List
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The first day of fall is just around the corner! We’ve rounded up a few fall favorite pumpkin patches, apple mills and more that are favorite places for Michigan residents to visit: Pond Hill Farm is located a little north of Harbor Springs and is so fun to visit in the fall! They have a pumpkin launcher, animals to see, hayrides, pumpkin patch and more! It’s the perfect family friendly outing for you and your kids on a fall afternoon - they even have a farm - to -table restaurant for a delicious lunch or dinner! Fall Color Tour: Have...
Fall on Mackinac
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The temperatures have dropped drastically since Labor Day, with the highs in the 60s during the day and it getting down to the low 50s / high 40s at night! We are hoping for an Indian summer. No matter how chilly it is, there is always something to do, if you are bundled up enough! Here are a few items that we are going to do on Mackinac Island this fall: Sunrise Kayaking Trip with Great Turtle Kayak Tours. Horseback Trail Riding to see the colors on the trails. Try Pumpkin Spice Fudge from the different fudge shops. Ride the...
A State of Copper
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At Canvas and Paddle we are proud to partner with A State of Copper, handmade originals honoring our Great State and Great Lakes. The artwork is made on heavy gauge metal and framed in barn wood frames and each one is unique! The process in which to create a piece consists of 42 steps including various natural acids being combined and a crystal clear resin application once the desired look is achieved. This halts the possibility of further oxidation and protects the artwork for life. A State of Copper has added beautiful copper coasters to their collection. These coasters feature...