Glamping in Michigan

Posted on September 14, 2020 by

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Camping has always been the quintessential way to experience Michigan’s night skies and forest breeze. This year, camping hit a little different and I found myself giving glamping a try. The trend of glamping (glamourous camping), or sleeping outdoors without the need to pitch a tent or sleep in a hammock. Glamping offers a comfortable way to camp and experiences the outdoors. 
Experience a different side of Michigan this year with a glamping trip. Airbnb offers a variety of adorable destinations from retro campers to yurts and everything in between. I recently stayed at the cutest retro camper in Mancelona, Michigan. The camper is called Barefoot Elegance Under the Stars and was probably one of my favorite vacation stays. 
I stepped back in time when I stayed in this adorable 1964 vintage camper. The camper is located at a quiet and scenic northern Michigan campground that is out in what feels like the middle of nowhere. The camper is fully equipped with everything you need for the perfect stay. 
Sleeping
The camper features a bed at the back of the camper and there can be a second bed at the front when you convert the dining table to a sleeping area. The beds have the softest blankets!
Kitchen
The kitchen comes complete with cookware, dining items, a coffee maker with mugs, soap, paper towels, and more. 
Outside
When you step outside the camper you will find a fire pit, picnic table, and two chairs to keep you comfortable while you make s’ mores and enjoy the stars. 
Bathroom
There is no bathroom in the camper. However, just a short walk away you will find full private bathrooms. These are honestly the best bathrooms I have ever seen at a campground. Every nice looking and extremely clean. 
If you’re looking for a fun and cute trip, I highly recommend this adorable and stylish retro glamping stay. 

What is PKI?

Posted on September 12, 2020 by

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In an ever-changing world, we have found ourselves spending more time in front of our devices. From working and work meetings to endless emails and scrolling through Instagram our digital time has definitely increased. With that being said we are relying on businesses big and small to make sure that our data is protected. 
Cybersecurity has been important for years, but now it is even more important as we all spend more time in the digital realm. Today, I am going to dive in and talk about pki. We\’re going to go over how they work, where they are used, the importance, and more. 

What is PKI?
PKI or Public Key Infrastructure is the framework of encryption and cybersecurity that protects communications between the server (your website) and the client (the users). 

How does PKI work?
PKI works by using two different cryptographic keys: a public key and a private key.

Where is PKI used? 
PKI or Public Key Infrastructure is used in several ways. PKI can be used in anything from smart card logins to email messaging.  

Examples of where PKI is used
Signing documents
Securing internal communications
Securing local networks
Email encryption
Secure messaging

In all these cases data security is of importance, which means PKI is used.

Why should you use PKI to secure email?
Just like PKI is important for securing web traffic, it is important for securing email. Data flowing over the open internet can be easily intercepted and read if it is not encrypted. More times than not it may be difficult to trust a sender is who they actually claim to be, and PKI allows for the authenticity to show. Securing email is one of the oldest and most common PKI system practices. 

Who uses PKI?
PKI is one of the most common approaches to authentication and encryption. Most commonly Public Key Infrastructure is used by small businesses as well as other large companies. 

What is the purpose of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)?
The purpose of PKI is to manage keys and certificates. When you manage keys and certificates through a PKI that allows organizations to maintain a trustworthy network. Basically, it makes trustworthy online communication possible.

What elements go into PKI? 
1. Certificate authority. 
A certificate authority issues digital certificates signs them with its own public key and then stores them for reference. 

2. Registration authority
The registration authority verifies the identities of those requesting digital certificates. 

3. Certificate database
The certificate database is designed to store both the metadata and certificates.

4. Certificate policy
The certificate policy outlines PKI procedures. This allows outsiders the ability to judge how trustworthy the PKI is.

As you can see PKI or Public Key Infrastructure is critical to keep our data and information safe. You don\’t know what is out there online and you want to make sure that not only your company but your clients are safe as well when they come to your website. I hope this article was informative and I can\’t wait to discuss more about PKI and other cyber security methods with you. 

Five Things

Posted on September 11, 2020 by

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Happy Friday, and welcome to the end of week 25 of quarantine. Gyms opened up this week, while movie theaters remain closed. I am working on spending time enjoying the little things. Like sunsets up north, picking wildflowers with my mum and indulging in delicious treats. Stay tuned next week to get all the details on my glamping trip! 

Metro Detroit U-Pick Wildflower Farm

Posted on September 10, 2020 by

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Brighten up your home with a trip out to the country for some hand-picked flowers from Vanhoutte Farms. This past weekend my mum and I headed out to Vanhoutte Farms to pick some wildflowers. The farm featured everything from gorgeous sunflowers to zinnias, asters, cosmos, snapdragons, marigolds, and more. 
No matter what your age is, you\’re sure to fall in love with this stunning u-pick farm. When we arrived at the farm, we went to check-in (this is so they know who is on the farm) and get our clippers. We each got a mason jar to fill with flowers that we picked in the u-pick wildflower field. We both had so much fun creating the perfect bouquet of wildflowers. 

If you\’re looking for something fun to do, I highly recommend heading to Vanhoutte Farms to pick some gorgeous wildflowers. Vanhoutte Farms is a family-owned farm and is located at 69475 Romeo Plank Road in Armada, Michigan. The farm offers an enchanting experience that won\’t disappoint. They even have a morning glory teepee that should be blooming soon and I cannot wait to see it. 

Pro Tip: For those that are local I 1000% recommend Vanhoutte Farms over Westview Orchard when it comes to sunflowers. My mum spent nearly $100 for her and I to pick sunflowers at Westview. When we arrived the sunflowers weren\’t even to my waist (and I am 4\’10\”), not to mention there were hardly any flowers. Vanhoutte, on the other hand, charged $12 for a mason jar that you can fill with sunflowers and wildflowers. Vanhoutte Farm also sold large sunflowers for $3 each.

If you are looking to visit a sunflower farm or get lost in wildflowers, I highly recommend Vanhoutte Farms. Not only are they polite and caring, but the farm is also gorgeous and is the real deal. 

Have you found your way to a wildflower or sunflower farm this year? If not, what are you waiting for? Get out there and support your local family-owned wildflower or sunflower farm. 

Cute Finds at this Farm Fresh Honest Shop

Posted on September 7, 2020 by

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2020 has been one of those years where a curveball seems to be thrown around every corner. The year is nothing that any of us expected. Instead of wallowing, I have decided to make the most out of the year, and am learning to love the little things. 

I am a big supporter of local farms and have always found myself going to the same ones that my family has gone to for generations. That is until this year. This year I have have made it a priority to discover other farms. One of my friends recently posted about a family-owned farm that specializes in flowers, and you know I had to go.

Let me introduce you to Stella Farm\’s adorable Shue Shed. 


Who is Stella Farm?
Stella Farm is a family-owned farm that specializes in happy, healthy, sustainable cut flowers for the community to enjoy. Stella Farm serves local florist with wholesale flowers, DIYers with buckets of blooms, as well as bouquets for anyone to pick up in the Shue Shed. Stella Farm also provides workshops and photography.

What is the Shue Shed?
Located in Richmond, Michigan alongside a country dirt road just east of DeLand Road on the south side of Shue Road, you will find The Shue Shed is Stella Farm\’s adorable honest shop. Follow Stella Farm on social media to see when there will be goodies in their self serve honest shop. 

What can you find in the Shue Shed?
The Shue Shed is open seasonally, May through October and you can find it stocked with anything from hand-tied, amazing smelling, all-natural, organic seed-to-vase bouquets, free-range pastured eggs, honey, and a variety of other items. Visit Stella Farms on social media to see the next time the Shue Shed will be stocked.  

My visit to the Shue Shed
This past weekend, Jack and I went on an adventure out to the Shue Shed and it\’s even cuter in person. The tiny honest shop featured fresh eggs, tomatoes, and the most gorgeous bouquets. Good thing there were only two to select from when I arrived because I had a hard enough time deciding between the two.

If you live locally, I highly recommend visiting the Shue Shed when it is open and supporting a local farmher!

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