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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 museum at night, but even worse when gruesome little gremlins take over!” The book is the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 barrels […]
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 […]
The Michigan Department of Transportation is selling four beautiful Mackinac Bridge 50th Anniversary Posters. To celebrate The Mighty Mac’s 50th anniversary, artists have designed four posters, each with different views of The Mackinac Bridge. Each poster costs $4.00 and are all well worth the price – get yours soon as there are only limited quantities […]
The Petoskey Wide Bracelet Top features Michigan’s state stone set in sterling silver. It is designed to fit their sterling silver wide bracelet base. Becky Thatcher explains the bracelet top concept: Most often, the phenomenons which occur in nature are my inspirations, but sometimes a different technical presentation is needed. In 1991, the idea of […]