Edsel and Eleanor Ford House

Posted on December 6, 2016 by

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Twinkling lights light up the night as you stroll through the grounds of the Ford House. You will hear carolers in the distance, as you warm up at one of the toasty fire pits and look around at the brilliant glow of the lights. Along the mile-long trail you will come across hot cocoa, popcorn, adult beverages and more. 

Come in from the cold and enjoy the Ford House decked out for the holidays featuring the most gorgeously decorated trees that include Eleanor Ford’s custom-made vintage ornaments (absolutely stunning), a portrait of Edsel Ford himself created by Diego Rivera as well as The Postman by Vincent Van Gogh. 

When you exit the house you’ll finish your walk with a stroll down Candy Cane Lane, where you can stop and take a peak in the Play House windows, listen to the storyteller, then head to Santa’s workshop where the magic happens and over to the garage to meet the big man of the hour himself…Santa! It’s a great event for couples, families and friends. After completing your tour take a drive down Lake Shore Drive and check out all the gorgeous lights on the houses.
 


 

 

Gift Guide: Made in Michigan

Posted on December 5, 2016 by

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Michigan is home to some absolutely amazing and unique companies, and I have collected some of my favorites to bring you my Michigan Gift Guide.

Wayne County Lightfest

Posted on December 2, 2016 by

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When I lived in Pittsburgh something I looked forward to was heading down to Oglebay Resort in West Virginia to see the Winter Festival of Lights. This holiday light display is one of the nation’s largest, and covers more than 300 acres over a six-mile drive throughout the resort. Not only is it a gorgeous drive, but also the lights are absolutely amazing and there are cute little shops you can stop in along the way.
 I recently found out that Michigan is home to the Midwest’s largest and longest drive-through light show featuring four miles of more than 47 holiday light displays that line Hines Drive at the Wayne County Lightfest. It may not be the massive light display show that I was used to seeing in West Virginia, but it was definitely gorgeous and made for a beautiful December drive.  

December Activity List

Posted on December 1, 2016 by

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I’m the type of girl that thinks she has all the time in the world to accomplish things, and in reality time flies by way to quickly. This December I really want to focus on the little things, and capturing the moments that mean the most. Here is what’s on my December Activity List:

Take my Christmas card picture
Bake and decorate sugar cookies with my Mum
Go see a holiday show at the theater
Drive around and look at the lights
Donate toys to Toys-For-Tots
Go ice skating
Watch Hallmark Christmas movies
Take Papa to go see the lights in Rochester
Get a festive holiday mani

Spinach Artichoke Penne

Posted on November 30, 2016 by

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Quick and easy meals are my go-to lately, and whether you’re cooking dinner for family, yourself or date night I have the perfect and easiest recipe for you…. Spinach Artichoke Penne. This comfort dish is great when it’s paired with a slice or two of garlic bread.
Spinach Artichoke Penne
Ingredients
3 Tablespoons olive oil
1 bag (5 or 6 ounces) spinach
6-8 oz. can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
dash of garlic powder
dash of salt
dash of pepper
2 cups 2 percent milk
4 cups cooked penne pasta noodles
Directions
1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heart.
2. Add spinach and cook until wilted..
3. Add artichoke hearts, cook for 1 minute.
4. Add cream cheese, mix until melted and no lumps remain.
5.  Add the garlic, salt, peper and milk, stir until smooth.
6. Add cooked pasta, mix until coated.
7.  Serve and enjoy!
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