Summer Fun at Michigan Drive-Ins


With Spring, and ultimately Summer just around the corner, it's a great time to get outside and have fun. Michigan has several drive-in theaters for those that want to see a movie outside and enjoy the weather too.

119 W Chicago Rd., Coldwater
(517) 278-5628
In 2001, the Capri was listed as one of the Top 10 Best Drive-In's in America by USA Today. It's been owned and operated by the same family since it opened in  1964. The Capri opens today, March 24th.

28190 M-152, Dowagiac
(269) 782-7879
The "Fiver" was originally built in 1961. It is only open on weekends, with the exception of a few special shows on Thursdays. Five Mile is open Memorial Day through Labor Day. In addition to the theater, there is a children's playground.

9812 Honor Highway, Honor
(231) 325-3413
The Cherry Bowl Drive-In opened in 1953 and is named because it's in Northwest Michigan, the Cherry Capital of the world. The Cherry Bowl even has a 50' s style mini-golf course if you'd like to get out the car and have some fun. The popcorn is popped fresh in their original 1953 popcorn popper.  Open from the 1st weekend in May, thru September, on Fri/Sat nights only at first until mid-June. After mid-June, the Cherry Bowl is open 7 nights a week through Labor Day. After Labor Day, the Cherry Bowl goes back to
weekends only through the September.

3615 S. State Rd., Ionia
(800)-621-3064
Danny Boys is a newer theater, instead of a traditional screen, Danny Boy's uses a high-tech inflatable water-resistant version that is 70 feet wide and 35 feet high. For $5 a car, you can purchase a snack permit and bring your own treats. In addition to the theater, Danny Boy's has special entertainment on the weekends like bounce houses, petting zoos, and celebrity appearances. Danny Boy's opens in the spring.

920 E Summit Ave., Muskegon
(231)-733-1813
Originally the NK Drive-In, built in 1948. In addition to movies, Getty-4 also has a large playground and arcade room for all the kids, and a self-serve concession. Getty opens for the season on April 14, 2017.

E. Sanilac Rd.(M46), Carsonville
(810) 657-6684
The Hi-Way Drive-In is Michigan's oldest drive-in theater. It opened in 1947. Hi-Way Drive-In allows campers anytime for those looking for a place to camp.

5200 Fenton Road, Flint
(810)-238-0751
The 23 Twin Drive-In opened in 1972. The theater will be open for the season on April 7, 2017.

10400 Ford Rd., Dearborn
(313)-846-6910
At one time, the Ford Drive-In was the largest Drive-In Theatre in America. It's open for viewing year-round, has multiple screens and has in-car heaters available in the winter.

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Looking for Products Made in Michigan?



Looking for products made in Michigan? Look no further, these stores sell Michigan-made products (many have online stores along with the physical store).

Heart of Michigan Store, Howell

So far, in all our Meanders, Heart of Michigan Store has one of the best selections of Made in Michigan products. Products include clothing, jewelry, home décor, bath & body, books, food, treats, pet products and one of our favorites, Lake Art.

If you visit the online store, they offer lots of fun Michigan gift baskets and boxes which include famous brands like Faygo, Jiffy, Better Made, Win Scheulers Cheese, Vernors or sports themed gifts with MSU, Tigers, Detroit Red Wings and others. You can also select sets that include Michigan cutting boards with cheese and sausage, nuts, popcorns, jams, jellies, or maple syrup. You can make your own gift box too.

In addition to selling Michigan Products, the store also bakes Pasties fresh daily and sell Michigan Brews and Wines from these Michigan vineyards:  Howell's Main Street Winery, Black Star Farms, Leelanau Cellars, Chateau Grand Traverse, Burgdorf's Winery, and Tabor Hill Winery.


The General Store, Hastings
We came across The General Store in Hastings on a whim, and what a surprise it was. Such a charming store with a wide-variety of local brands and products: Cherry Republic, Coyer Candle Co. handmade soy candles and air fresheners, hand-made wooden bowls by JM Woodworking, Jewelry by Lake Effects Studios, Detroit Coaster Company, Heritage Beard Company, Gee Dee Bee's Honey by Maple Leaf Farm, handmade wooden kitchen utensils from Clarksville, Michigan, Cellar Door Soap, vegan purses designed by Michigan State Graduate, Jenna Kator, books by local authors, University of Michigan and Michigan State items, and lots of products promoting Michigan. 






Absolute Gallery, Old Town, Lansing
The Absolute Gallery in Lansing's Old Town is a great spot to find art and jewelry by local artists as well as many other Michigan-made products including books, cards, and other unique finds. 










Keans Store, Mason
Kean's is Mason's oldest continuously operating business, founded in 1928 by Gus and Fern Kean. Kean's is still a family owned and operated by Teresa and Steve Wren. The first thing you see when you walk into Kean's is the old-fashioned candy counter, with an large vareity of traditional hand-made candies, as well as several Michigan-made selections. You can also find kids toys and games, clothing, jewelry, home decor, food and kitchen items, cards, and much more. As you stroll through the store, you'll also find the studio and shop of local jewelry artisan, Margaret Ross. Margaret makes beautiful, hand-crafted pieces.


The Artisan's Bench, Brighton

If you are looking for handcrafted artwork and unique pieces, you must visit The Artisan's Bench. About eighty percent of the items are made by local Michigan artisans.











The Eyrie, Ypsilanti
The Eyrie is a Michigan artisan market in Ypsilanti's historic Depot Town. It's a self-described cultural gift shop featuring over 180 Michigan artisans' work including photographs, greeting cards, jewelry & accessories, paintings, pottery, blown glass, unique home decor, candles, lotions and much more. Make sure to save plenty of time for this stop, even though it's not a large store, it's very much packed with must see Michigan work and products.




Old Town General Store, Lansing

The Old Town General Store not only offers a nice selection of Michigan handcrafted jewelry, candles, home decor, clothing, and more, it's also the place to go for wine, beer, dairy products, bait, ice, household good, bath and body items, and candy. You can also find Michigan-made natural skin care by one of our favorite companies, Integrity Pure& Natural.






Weekends, Port Huron

Weekends of Port Huron is a charming store with a nice offering of Michigan-made products including food and homegoods . This really is a homemakers delight, with a large variety of baby clothing, toys, gardening, recipe books, botanical soaps and lotions handbags, towels, men and women's quality clothing.













Here are a few more favorites:
Made in Michigan Store, 4 locations - Grand Rapids, Grandville, Saugatuck, and Mackinaw City

Online Stores

We'll continue to update with additional places to purchase Michigan-made products. See the right side bar Made in Michigan Section. If you own or know of a business that sells Michigan-made products contact The Michigan Girl at marketing@themichigangirl.com so we can visit and add to our list.

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Meandering Michigan, Midland



We've made two Meanders to Midland, one last fall and one most recently to visit the Butterflies in Bloom Exhibit at Dow Gardens. The majority of our time in Midland has been spent at the Dow Gardens. 

The Dow Gardens were founded by Herbert Dow, also founder of Dow Chemical Company, in 1899. He started the gardens with just 8 acres and through the efforts of Herbert's son, and grandson, there are 110 beautiful acres. In addition to the beautiful gardens of flowers, herbs, streams, waterfalls, and bridges, the Dow Gardens include a conservatory, which is currently featuring the various seasonal exhibits, the Pines Home, home to Herbert Dow and his family, many unique sculptures, including Frank Lloyd Wright's Water Nymph, other beautiful and pieces of art, a children's garden, and the Alden B. Dow Home and Studio a very unique home built in 1941. The visitor's center also includes a gift shop with jewelry, clothing, lotions, items for the home, mostly made in the USA and many by Michigan companies and artisans.

Butterflies in Bloom is located in the sanctuary and is fun for both kids and adults. The sanctuary is filled with thousands of butterflies, starting at the chrysalis stage, emerging as butterflies flying all over the sanctuary. Many had the experience of butterflies landing on them, especially those wearing bright colors.

Dow Gardens most anticipated edition, Whiting Forest is coming in 2018. A 1400 foot, 5 story high, Canopy Walk over the Whiting Forest, 54 acres of native Michigan forest, meadow, and wetland. The canopy walk will be the longest in the nation. The forest will include an orchard and a 13,600 sq foot children's park that includes a beach and flowing water.

See the Dow Gardens Website for more information on hours, pricing, scheduled tours and events.

Just north of Dow Gardens is the Dahlia Hill Society of Midland is an award-winning, very unique site with eight terraces that are home to 3,000 dahlias made up of over 300 varieties of dahlias. In addition to the dahlias, there are garden sculptures. At the top of Dahlia Hill are two museums, called
Equiline, containing original artwork of Charles Breed. Breed uses plastic as a medium for the floral and botanical based artwork.

Downtown Midland is a gorgeous bridge with three separate walkways, connecting in the middle, named appropriately, the Tridge. Built in 1981, it connects the Chippewassee and St. Charles parks and is also where the Tittabawassee and Chippewa rivers meet.

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Meandering Michigan Series: Marshall


I grew up in Charlotte, Michigan, just 28 minutes from Marshall. I've stopped there many times but never actually made it downtown until recently. Of all of our Michigan Meanders, Marshall might be our favorite. We will surely be back later this year. While researching Marshall, we were amazed at the number of historic landmarks, museums, homes, and interesting sites to see. The downtown shopping, restaurants, walks, historic sites, and museums, are worthy of a day trip if not a weekend staying at one of the bed and breakfasts in town.

Our first stop was the Visitor's Center located inside The Old Stone Barn, which, like many locations in Marshall, is a historic site. Built in 1857, the building was originally a livery stable, once a stagecoach stop between Coldwater and Lansing, a gas station, and later converted into city hall. A great first stop in town to gather information and get started.

Marshall's Self-Guided Walks
If you are looking for pamphlets, information, or self-guided walk maps, which we highly recommend, this is where you should go. The self-guided tours include the Historic Homes Walk, Downtown Walk, Capitol Hill Walk, River Walk, and the Oakridge Cemetery Walk. The map has information on all the walks, Historical Markers, the museums, as well as the North Country National Scenic Trail, Mill Pond, Stuart's Landing, Ketchum Park, Brooks Nature Area, Brooks Air Field, and Grever's Nature Center. Throughout Marshall, there are painted dots on the sidewalks that coordinate with the walks on the map.

The best time to visit Marshall is spring through fall when there are lots of events, and the museums are open for visiting. Saturday, May 20, is Free Museum Day, where you can visit all 8 museums for free. July 8 and 9 is the My Garden Tour, to see a video of the 2016 garden and quilt tours, click this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vF1nEjx8vtE&feature=youtu.be. September 9 and 10 is the Marshall Historic Home Tour where historic homes and the museums are open for the public to visit. 

From the Visitor's Center, you can see the Brooks Memorial Fountain, the Registered Historic Sign for Marshall, The National House Inn Bed and Breakfast, the Honolulu House Museum, downtown, and the start of the Historic Home Walk.

The National House Inn Bed and Breakfast is the oldest operating hotel in the State of Michigan and recognized as a Michigan Historical Site. Built in 1835, it's the oldest brick building in the county. It is also believed to be a stop on the Underground Railroad.  The inn offers 15 rooms with various packages and specials. While staying at the inn you can enjoy complimentary homemade breakfast each day, afternoon tea and sweets, and freshly popped popcorn each night.  The National House is a great location for those looking to stay within walking distance of Marshall's downtown and most attractions.

The homes of Harold C Brooks, Mayor of Marshall from 1925 to 1931, and his brother are part of the Historic Home Walk. The beautiful homes are located across the street from each other on the corner of N. Kalamazoo Ave. and W. Prospect St. Harold Brooks a very successful company, Brooks Rupture Appliance Co. in Marshall. The company manufactured appliances for people with hernias because, at that time, they did not repair them surgically. Brooks is noted as responsible for beautifying Marshall through the design of the Post Office, conversion of the Old Stone Barn, and presentation of the Brooks Memorial Fountain.

Monuments
At the East end of town, at the end of the Historic Home Walk, there are two Historic Monuments. The first is for the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, the BLET, officially established in 1863 in Marshall. The BLET is the oldest transportation labor organization in North America. The monument was erected and dedicated in 1943.

The second monument is a large stone with a marker for the Cabin of Adam Crosswhite, the scene of an attempted Slave Recovery in 1847. Adam Crosswhite and his family fled North from Kentucky and found sanctuary in Marshall, Michigan, located on the Underground Railroad.  Kentucky slave catchers tracked the Crosswhite's to Marshall, and while attempting capture, hundreds of neighbors and citizens of Marshall congregated to stop the men. The slave catchers were arrested instead. The event, along with others like it, led to the passing of the Fugitive Slave Law, as well as eventually the Civil War. The monument was erected in 1929.

Downtown Marshall
Downtown Marshall not only includes several museums, M. Shragg Postal Museum (located in the basement of the Post Office), Walter's Gasoline Museum, American Museum of Magic, and Grand Army of the Republic Hall but also many restaurants, stores and an Artisan Market, The Realm of Creativity.  This artisan market features products by local Michigan artists including jewelry, photos, soaps, lotions, clothing, hats, glass artwork, candles, and quilts. Some of the featured crafters are Mercantile 519, Samuel's Soaps & Candles, Barb's Country Creations, The Green Flame Candle Co., DLC Glass Studio, and MiM Gear.



While downtown, it's hard to miss the historic orange and blue Rexall sign outside of Hemmingsen Rexall Drugstore.  Hemmingsen's, a family-owned store, has been in business since 1639. The Rexall Company was founded by Louis Kroh Liggett, a Detroit patent medicine salesman who convinced 40 independent drug stores to create a manufacturing cooperative for franchised drugstores in 1903.

Just a few doors down from Hemmingsen's is Louie's Bakery, a family-owned and operated business located established by Louis Bagi, in November 1952. Louie's is a great place to stop in and grab some sweet treats and a Starbucks coffee. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Louie's is a small store with a large offering of doughnuts, tarts, Danishes, cookies, cakes, breads, pies and old pan toffee. Louie's also has online ordering on their website.  We highly recommended Louie's, it was hard to choose but after leaving with several sweet treats, we knew we'd be making a return trip on our next Meander!

I have to say, I'm familiar with the Mole Hole stores, but it's been year's since I've been in a Mole Hole. I didn't realize that the Mole Hole is a chain outside of Michigan. After visiting the Mole Hole in Marshall, I did a little research and found that the Mole Hole originally started in Michigan. The Marshall location has been open for 35 years and is a great place to look for unique gifts. The store really is overflowing with home décor, books, kitchen items, candles and many other charming and unique gifts and collectibles.



The name for the Mole Hole comes from the character, Mr. Mole from the story Wind in the Willows. Attached to the Marshall location, is a boutique store, Wind in the Willows.  Wind in the Willows offers the same charm with unique clothing, jewelry, handbags, and more.

Another historic stop in Marshall is Schuler's Restaurant & Pub, originally established in 1909 by Albert Schuler. Schuler's has remained a family owned. You may be familiar with Win Schuler Bar Scheeze, created by the family in 1952. Schuler Foods and Bar-Scheeze  was sold to Vlassic Foods in 1984. In 1977, Schuler's Restaurant became a Michigan Historic Landmark Site.  If you are interested in additional historical information on the restaurant, visit the website for the full story.

Schuler's is open every day except Christmas. Schuler's describes the menu as Classic & Contemporary. The menu includes fish, seafood, steak, chicken and includes Italian, German, and classic American offerings. The Sunday Supper is described as a Comfort Food at it's Best. While in the pub, you can try an ice-cold draft pour of Schuler Brew, produced by Bell’s Brewery especially for Schuler’s. Check out the bread schedule before stopping into the bakery to be sure you can pick up your favorite loaf to take home. No worries for Sourdough lovers, it's on the daily schedule!

Green Scene Natural Living of Marshall is a must stop when downtown. Green Scene offers quality environmentally friendly consumer goods by The Beehive, Honey House Naturals, Stormy Kromer, SmartWool, Yala, Totally Bamboo,

Shops at Marshall House
The Marshall House, built in 1838 is registered as a Michigan Historic Site. For many years it was one of the largest hotels outside of Detroit. The building is now home to Quilts at Marshall House and Double D Iron Art studio. If you are a quilter, this quilt store is worth stop with more than 4000 bolts of quilting fabric, specializing in Asian, Batik, and 19th-century reproduction fabrics.

Double D Iron Art studio was not open during our visit, but many of pieces are featured outside of the building. Double D offers custom made metal pieces and sculptures.

Capital Hill Walk
The Capital Hill Walk south of downtown has the Governor's Mansion, Capital Hill School Museum, and the Calhoun County Fairgrounds. The Governor's Mansion was built because Marshall was in the running to be the capital city for the State of Michigan, however, Marshall lost to Lansing by one vote. Capital Hill School Museum built in 1860, also named for the proposed state capital and was used as a school for just over 100 years. Today, Museum visitors can see the restored 19th Century school room featuring classic children's toys and games. 

Calhoun County Fair is Michigan's oldest continuous running fair, first held in 1839. The grounds include historic buildings. Floral Hall, the oldest building on the fairgrounds, was constructed in 1860 in the then-popular octagon style. The other historic buildings include Calhoun County Fair Museum, Belcher Building, Houston School, Old Maple Grove Church.

South of Capital Hill Walk is Perrinville, Marshall's Power Plant, the Gauss Ice House, and Stuart's Landing where the Kalamazoo River flows into Mill's Pond. Stuart's Landing has a scenic walk with informational stops to learn about local fish, the Kalamazoo River, and other interesting facts. Perrinville is an informal name given to this industrial section of Marshall, named after Horace Perrin, prominent businessman and industrialist.  



Check back this summer for our follow Meander to Marshall. We'll be visiting the museums, touring homes, visiting additional historic sites, visiting the Dark House Brewery and shopping and sampling great food.



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Michigan Made ... Just in Time for the Holidays!!


 
There is still plenty of time left to buy Michigan Made products for Christmas Gifts, Holiday get-togethers, or you can take advantage of Holiday specials to get some great Michigan products for yourself or your family.

Let's support our local businesses! As we travel Michigan and connect with these business owners, we are inspired and impressed with many of their stories and journeys. Many of the companies donate to local charities. Most offer items online, many offer products through various local retailers.

Michigan Made Health and Beauty

Integrity Pure& Natural
Westland, Mi
Specializing in nature’s skincare using natural ingredients such as Natural Oils, Essential Oils, Vitamins, and Minerals.  Integrity focuses on all-natural ingredients because our bodies are designed to better absorb what nature has to offer. Handmade products.

Bee Lovely Botanicals
Unionville, Mi
Bee Lovely Botanicals is a small family business that specializes in raw and infused honey, natural beeswax lotions and lip balms, and honey cold process soap.


Change Soap Company
Oxford, Mi
Handmade, natural, quality products, more than just soap!

David Lee Naturals
Holly, Mi
Natures Cosmetics
Specializes in handmade vegan soap, essential oils, and offers a wide variety of natural skin care products. Handmade products.

Green Daffodil
Ferndale, Mi
Handmade bath & body products, unique vintage finds, artisan wares and so much more.

Mulberry Pines
Six Lakes, Mi
All natural herbs & essential oil products made only with the highest quality ingredients. Each item is hand crafted in a cozy cabin in Six Lakes, MI

SP Fine Bath and Body
Freeport, Mi
In addition to bath and body, SP also offers products for laundry and for pets.

Soulful Earth Herbals
Lansing, Mi
Soulful Earth Herbals believes that everything comes from Mother Earth with purpose and it is our responsibility to become educated on how to use her resources without harm to the environment or ourselves.

Twisted Soap Company
LaSalle, Detroit, Mi
Vast product line with some great scents!


Michigan Made Food

Yumbitz Cookies
little bitz of yum (really), that's yumbitz. first they start with love, then they add the chocolate, sprinkle it with smiles and, then you have yum. or are they bitz? yumbitz is on mission (no, not to mars, lol). focusing on hunger, they give back $$$ to help support (hungry kids) local food banks.











Pop Daddy Popcorn
Whitmore Lake, Mi
Premium Popcorn Products popped in 100% Pure Olive Oil and Sprinkled with Sea Salt.
Try the Michigan Red Popcorn. This is a red kernel grown on a farm in Ann Arbor, Michigan - no other popcorn compares! Pop Daddy is also selling pretzels now.
Pop Daddy has many gift basket options too.

Al Dente Pasta
Whitmore Lake, Mi
734-449-8522                                                                

American Coney Island
"Detroit's Original Coney"
Family Owned and Operated since 1917
American Coney Island Kits
586-219-0995









Durhams Tracklements
Ann Arbor, Mi
Smoked Salmon, Flavored Mustards
tracklements.com
734-930-6642

Good Hart General Store
Good Hart, Mi
Chicken or Beef Potpies also gifts, clothing, and other fun Michigan items
231-526-7661  

Mackinac Straits Fish
Smoked Fish, spreads, fish sausage
$50.00 min. for online orders
906-643-7535    

Cherry Republic
Glenn Arbor, Mi
Cherry Jams, Snacks, Candies, Salsas
800 206 6949

Tom's Moms Cookies
Harbor Springs, Mi
18 handmade varieties
231-526-6606 

McClures Pickles
Relish, pickles, Bloody Mary Mix
888-784-8434

National Coney Island
Many locations in the Detroit area
Since 1965
Coney Kits
586-771-7744






Pasty Central
Calumet, Mi
Meat, Veggie, and Breakfast Pasties
Pasty frozen packages, 4 to 12 in a pack
877-727-8911

Srodek Polish and European Delicatessen
Quality Sausage, Breads, and 38 varieties of Pierogis
313-871-8080

Achatz Handmade Pies
586-749-2882

Hilltop Restaurant
L'Anse, Mi
Sweet Rolls  LARGE 6 inch high cinnamon rolls
1 roll weights a POUND
order by Sunday  shipped on Tuesdays
906 524 7858

Leelanau Cheese
Suttons Bay, Mi
Smoked fish,  cheese spreads - dill, garlic, peppercorn
231-271-2600

Pinconning Cheese & Fudge Shop
Pinconning, MI
Spreads, smoked whitefish, homemade sausage and jerky, and fudge
800-678-1962

Mid East Pastry Delight
Sterling Heights, Mi
Baklava, lady fingers, birds nests
800-643-3278

Naturally Nutty Foods
Traverse City, Mi
Fun flavors, peanut butters, vanilla almond butter, chocolate sunflower butter
231-944-3684

Jampot
Eagle Harbor, MI
Monks at Holy Transfiguration
Wild harvest berries jellies, baked goods, fruitcakes
Email: skete@societystjohn.com
906-289-4388

Foods For Thought
Honor, Mi
21 years  USDA Certified Organic
Wild harvest jams, sauces, salsas
888-935-2748

Dave's Sweet Tooth Toffee
Redford Township, Mi
Jars of toffee, 5 pack samplers

Mikes Mustards
Charlevoix, Mi
Mustard varieties - lemon dill, cherry, jalapeno
231-547-0585

Pond Hill Farm
Harbor Springs, Mi
Wine, pickles, sauces, jams
231-526-3276

Rocky Top Farm
Ellsworth, Mi
Preserves, butters, toppings
800-862-9303

Better Made Snacks
Detroit, Mi
Potato chips, pretzels,  chocolate covered items
313-925-4774

Detroit Popcorn
Since 1923
Caramel, cheese, butter
Holiday Tins
313-387-1600

Germack Trading Company
Detroit, Mi
Nuts and gift baskets
Coffee, tea, and spices
2509 Russell at Eastern Market 
313-784-9484

Grocers Daughter Chocolate
Empire, Mi
Fine Artisan Chocolate
231-326-3030

Marshalls Fudge
Mackinaw City, Mi
Fudge, peanut brittle, caramel corn
800-343-8343

Murdicks Fudge
Mackinac Island, Mi
888-553-8343

Michigan Maple Farm
Rudyard, Mi
Organic fruits infused with Maple Syrup
800-506-2753

Higher Grounds Trading
Traverse City, Mi
Sampler gift boxes
231-922-9009

Leelanau Coffee Roasting
Glen Arbor, Mi
100 varieties
Gift Boxes with local dried blueberries,  pancake mixes, cherry jams
800-424-5282

Detroit Bold Coffee
Hazel Park, Mi
Whole bean or fresh ground coffee, gift packages available
248-277-2640

Lady Jane See Co.
Hadley, Mi
Hemp seeds, proteins, energy bar mixes, pancakes mixes, gluten free

What-A-Ya Nuts?!
Orignally from St. Louis, but now a Michigan based company
All natural nut clusters

Seafoam Candy Company
Traverse City, Mi

Reilly Craft Creamery
Handcrafted ice cream and cheese
Produced locally and sustainably in Detroit

Great Lakes Potato Chips













Clara's Cookies
Raising money for children, one cookie at a time

Roasted Lentils by Simple Supple Foods

Simply Smart Living
Oak Park, Mi
Vegan - Gluten Free - Non GMO
Bars for Everyone, Including Smart Kids Bars

Tassier Sugar Bush
Cedarville, Mi
Maple syrup, maple candy, maple sugar, maple cream, Maple Brew BBQ Sauce, Grammy Shorty's Special Sauce, Maple Vinaigrette, and Cinnamon & Vanilla Infused Maple syrup.

Michigan Made Products for the Home
Nature Unrefined
Jerome, Mi
Amazing pure soy wax candles from family business, operating out of their country home.



Clean Crown 
Royal Oak, Mi
Remove your bottle caps with Clean Crown. A single patent pending design for all your bottle cap removal needs. DAMAGE FREE BOTTLE CAPS. Easy to use, great designs!








Martens Printworks
Martens printworks creates original lithographs representing well-known locations in Michigan and the Great Lakes. The prints are standard frame sizes using fine-quality paper and light-fast inks.

American Forging
Millington, Mi
American Forging makes beautiful hand hammered aluminum gift ware out of recycled cans or other recycled aluminum items.

Pink & Frillos
Gowen, Mi
Modern vintage. Pink & Frillos is modern vintage mixed with shiny new and eclectic pretty. It's a creative studio, a gathering space and an inspiring shopping destination.


Michigan Made Clothing and Jewelry

Map Lady
Lansing, Mi
Jewelry made from recycled papers. Such as maps, books. sheet music, hymnals, postage stamps etc.





Mi Rootswear
Pontiac, Mi
Rooted in Michigan … MI RootsWear was founded with the goal of helping people to show the world where their roots are, and representing all that the great state of Michigan has to offer

Jasper Shore Jewelers
Negaunee, Michigan
Unique, handmade, stone jewelry and hand polished pendants made from Great Lakes stones.

Coral Sash
South Lyons, Mi
A modern boutique with vintage charm

Binks & Babs Boutique
Brighton, Mi
If you are looking for a FUN and fashionable place to shop, Bink & Babs is for you! You'll find an array of beautiful accessories including unique jewelry, trendy hats, handbags, scarves, sunglasses and so much more.


Michigan Writers
Michael Glenn Monroe


Mike is a wildlife artist and book illustrator who owns Monroe Art Studio in Brighton, Michigan.
Michael's book are nothing short of amazing. Educational and entertaining with  outstanding graphics.  You may be familiar with M is for Mitten or The Michigan Counting Book. Michael has a new book, Millie and the Moon and two Christmas books, The Christmas Humbugs and A Wish to Be a Christmas Tree - Read by Katie Couric on The Today Show.


Also, see these blog posts for Michigan based businesses: 
http://www.themichigangirl.com/2016/06/michigan-made.html
http://www.themichigangirl.com/2015/11/made-in-michigan-just-in-time-for.html
http://kww.net/buymichigannow/guide-full.php

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