Lifestyle
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Michigan’s 7 most heartwarming news stories of 2025
It’s easy to get bogged down by sad news, but there are still heartwarming tales to unearth in Michigan. Here are 7 of our favorites from 2025.
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15 last-minute Michigan-made gifts to shop in the Mitten
Shop small with Michigan-made gifts that will still arrive in plenty of time for the holidays! P.S., we’re grabbing candied bourbon pecans!
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9 times ordinary Michiganders performed extraordinary acts of kindness in 2025
Get inspired by our 2025 roundup featuring Good Samaritans, generous neighbors, and kind kids.
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Here’s what’s happening in Michigan this weekend (Dec. 12-14)
Welcome to another edition of our hand-picked Michigan events for this weekend. Highlights include late-night shopping in Kalamazoo, a menorah lighting in Grand Rapids to kick off Chanukah, and much more. As always, I’d love to hear your suggestions! If you know of an upcoming event you want me to highlight, send me a note here (please…
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The 12 best cut-your-own tree farms in Michigan
Whether you’re looking to cut down your perfect holiday tree or have someone else do the work for you, these tree farms in Michigan offer plenty of festive fun.
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3 metro Detroit destinations made for a festive holiday shopping trip
Several downtowns and markets just outside Detroit transform into festive shopping destinations with lights, window displays and plentiful opportunities to shop from local makers for holiday gifts.
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Shop small, not small-minded: Over 30 local LGBTQ+-owned businesses to support in Michigan
These LGBTQ+ Michiganders are creating community and investing in their neighborhoods—here’s how you can support them.
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19 Michigan events to check out this weekend (Dec. 5-7)
If you’re looking for what to do this weekend in Michigan, look no further. From Detroit to the UP, we’ve got the details on what’s happening.
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A renter’s guide to the cheapest cities in Michigan
Looking for a new rental in Michigan? Explore our list of eight affordable cities for renters in the Great Lakes State.
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5 ways to embrace hygge in Michigan this winter
Get your cozy on during the snowy season with our roundup of hygge activities in Michigan.
