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Michigan Word of the Week: Snow

December 17, 2007 – 9:23 am

new snow, fog and sunrise by Latitude45
As snow arrives (which it did with a vengeance in the southern part of Michigan yesterday), Michiganders divide into two camps: those wishing they could hit the road for Florida and those readying their snow gear for all that winter has to offer. Here at Absolute Michigan we (mostly) [...]

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Shop Michigan: Travel Folding Cribbage Set from Drueke

November 29, 2007 – 9:01 am

At just under four inches long when folded, the Travel Folding Cribbage Set is great to take on any trip, and it even comes with playing cards. It's a must-have for any cribbage fan.
The Drueke Company was founded in 1914 in Grand Rapids, filling the gap left when World War I made it impossible to [...]

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Michigan Word of the Week: Turkey

November 19, 2007 – 11:29 am

turkeys by The Amazing Mr. Keebler
The fall turkey hunting season ended yesterday (November 18th). The spring season is from April 23 to March 31 (so that means you'll have to continue the hunt for your holiday feast below). The Michigan DNR's wild turkey page has more info about Michigan's turkeys and there's more from Michigan [...]

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Shop Michigan: Morning Peppermint Pure Olive Oil and Beeswax Soap from Country Bee Soaps

October 30, 2007 – 2:19 am

Morning Peppermint soap is part of the Saving Grace line of soaps made specifically for babies. A soothing soap with calming properties, it is made with a blend of pink grapefruit and peppermint, grade A olive oil, organic palm oil, coconut oil, beeswax, shea butter, essential oil, distilled water, and sodium.
Country Bee Soaps are [...]

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Shop Michigan: Mick Morris Myth Solver #4: Grudge Of The Gremlins!

October 25, 2007 – 12:01 pm

Mick Morris Myth Solver #4: Grudge of the Gremlins! is a captivating young adult book in which Mick, Sissy and Nathan are in the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan at night, "It's creepy and scary being in a [...]

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Shop Michigan: Grey Poncho with Boucle Accents from Oak Grove Alpaca

September 20, 2007 – 7:40 am

This Grey Poncho with Boucle Accents is hand woven using Michigan alpaca, and a tiny bit of mohair for some color and is warm and soft and perfect for a night around a bonfire.
Oak Grove Alpaca is a small alpaca ranch near Howell that is committed to raising world-class Huacaya Alpacas. They write:
We are [...]

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Shop Michigan: Highland Humanity Blend Coffee from Higher Grounds

September 6, 2007 – 9:24 am

Higher Grounds Highland Humanity Blend coffee is "a robust blend with a rich, full body that has the caramel nuances of a medium roast and the bold flavors of dark roasts." The blend comes in 1 lbs, 3 lbs, or 5 lbs and it's just one of a number of fair trade and shade grown [...]

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Shop Michigan: Potato Brats from Nowicki's Sausage Shoppe

August 15, 2007 – 7:44 am

Featuring Delicious locally made sausages are the best for miles around and in business since 1917, Nowicki's Sausage Shoppe has been making homemade specialties for five generations. In 1979 Nowick's Sausage Shoppe created the world's longest sausage, totaling 8,773 feet. Featured in the Guinness Book of World Records, Nowicki's Sausage Shoppe will forever be remembered [...]

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Shop Michigan: 2005 Proprietor's Reserve Trio from Chateau Chantal

August 9, 2007 – 11:04 am

Winner of a Gold Medal in the 2007 Michigan Wine & Spirits Competition, the 2005 Proprietor's Reserve Trio is Chateau Chantal's version of the Bordeaux blend. It includes varieties of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Pinot Noir, producing a wine that contains plum and boisenberry bouquet with subtle hints of smoke from the French Oak [...]

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Michigan September Event Calendar

August 7, 2007 – 9:13 am

pig races by radiospike
A sampling of Michigan festivals & events for the month of September. As usual, there's no way we'll get them all, so please add links and information about those we've missed (or reviews of ones we have here) in the comments below.
August 18 - September 30

Michigan Renaissance Festival- Holly (Open Weekends and [...]

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