Some people say they love Michigan because it has some of the greatest weather in the country. But what is the Michigan weather really like. And more importantly, why do we love Michigan weather so much? Let’s take a closer look. What is Michigan Weather Like? The weather in this state varies from season to season, but it also changes easily on a whim. Generally speaking though, the hottest months are June through August. It averages about 84°F during those months. Michigan enjoys blue skies and sunshine during the summer. But the winter weather is just as gorgeous. It can range from rain, sleet, and snow on any given day—perfect for hot chocolate or coffee and sitting by the fireplace. The annual average snowfall is 41.1 inches or 102 centimetres. What People Say About Michigan WeatherMichigan has a reputation for being just a bit unpredictable. But the reality is that the state’s weather actually falls on the more average side in terms of ‘unpredictability’. South Dakota gets the honor of having the most unpredictable weather. Unpredictable or not, we love it anyway. In fact, many people seem to agree that Michigan weather is great. “My husband and I lived near Midland in Michigan for a few years,” said Julie Gates, a florist who briefly worked in Michigan. Gates enjoyed the weather so much that she even shared her thoughts online. “The winter weather wasn’t that cold the years we were there. I grew up in states that were considerably colder than Michigan. Summers were mild compared to the hot and humid Southeast where I live now. The soil was great for growing anything. Yard work was actually enjoyable in Michigan.” While Gates praised the Michigan winter season for being enjoyable, Laurie Iversen described how much she liked the summer time: “I had fun in that state because the summers were great, and life was good for me. Perhaps, I loved Michigan because of wonderful memories.” She added: “I could easily live in Michigan, again. Every weekend, my husband and I went exploring. There is plenty to see and do. Mackinaw Island, the Upper Peninsula area, the Great Lakes, Saulte Ste. Marie, and the list goes on of places we visited.” Winter in MichiganNever too cold, but always bringing in the snow—Michigan’s winter season is perfect for that cross country skiing adventure. There are many destinations to choose from, whether you are a beginner or a professional; whether you’re going alone or with your family. We recommend resorts like Boyne Highlands, Caberfae Peaks, Crystal Mountain, Hanson Hills, The Homestead, Shanty Creek, and the Vasa Trail. Spring in MichiganMichigan spring offers so many different activities for you to enjoy once the thermometer starts rising. The flowers bloom, the birds return, and everyone’s spirits are lifted. Enjoy Michigan’s spring time by going fishing, view some tulips, or visit the annual Maple Syrup Festival at Vermontville. Summer in MichiganOf course, when the heat really starts to come in, it’s time to enjoy some of Michigan’s top summer destinations. Visit the Upper Peninsula’s hidden waterfalls; enjoy some of the state’s rich history at Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum; visit Fishtown; take a brewery tour; kayak to Turnip Rock—and more! The Best Season in Michigan: AutumnAlthough this one is up for debate, autumn tends to take the top spot when it comes to the best Michigan season. It’s because of the lovely autumn colors that create a spectacular view in late September and October. There are many reasons to love the fall season in Michigan. The cider mills, the fall foliage—and of course, the weather! Here at LivnFresh, we love the Michigan weather as much as we love the rest of the state. Be sure to visit us at LivnFresh.com for some great Michigan-inspired apparel. from https://blog.livnfresh.com/michigan-weather/
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Hosting the big Thanksgiving dinner for the whole family can be challenging—and we’re not just talking about the many meals you have to prepare. For many people, Thanksgiving isn’t complete without a crowd of family and friends. If you have guests coming over for the holiday, you need to make sure everyone can fit in the house comfortably! Lucky for you, the experts at LivnFresh have prepared a simple guide on how to maximize your house space for Thanksgiving dinner. Here, we’re focusing on maximizing your house space no matter how small your place may be. With some smart planning and creative solutions, you can host a memorable dinner no matter how much space you have. Plan AccordinglyIf you are working with a smaller space, you need to embrace it and just plan accordingly. Do not pine for space you don’t have. Instead, make the most out of what you do have. This space will dictate your dining style. If you have enough space to set up a large table, then you can pull off a sit-down dinner. If a large table is out of the question, consider a buffet style of dinner featuring smaller tables. Encourage your guests to sit on chairs, couches, and benches to eat. The size and amenities in your kitchen will also give you an idea of how to plan your menu. Can you fit a turkey in your oven? Do you have enough burners and counter space to cook everything you want to serve? There’s no shame in buying and serving pre-made items. Better yet, cook ahead of time so you can prepare more meals if you want to make use of your culinary skills. It’s all about proper Thanksgiving prep. Rearrange BoldlyTake a step back and really look at the space you have. Swapping spaces or removing furniture is the best way to buy you and your guests a little more space to move around in. If you have many relatives coming over, you will have to rearrange the place anyway, so it’s better that you do it ahead of time. Making more room lets you be a little more creative with your usage of space. Consider pushing furniture against walls in the meantime. Remove side tables and other small furniture that are in the way. If you can take it another step further, you may be able to repurpose items to hold food, drinks, coats, bags, etc. Your guests will be staying in the living room, dining room, kitchen, but they generally won’t be staying in the bedroom—so this is where you can stash your other things for now. Use Space StrategicallyThe bedroom can store all your unneeded furniture for the time being. But it can also store jackets, purses, and shoes so that they remain out of the way—and so guests know where to look for them afterward! Alternatively, you can use the bedroom as a playroom to keep all the energetic children busy. If you have a patio, it’s a great place to store coolers for cold food and beverages. If your kitchen is small, de-clutter it immediately. In fact, de-clutter the entire house. It will begin to feel bigger once you’ve thrown away all the stuff you no longer need. Dine CreativelyWorking with a small space is tough, but it also allows for a more intimate holiday bonding experience where everyone can eat together and talk. So when it comes to hosting a dinner party, you only need two things: places to sit, and surfaces to eat off of. You can put several smaller tables together and create a large gathering spot, for example. Even sturdy boxes and accent tables can be used as dining surfaces in a pinch. Just cover them in tablecloth to make them more presentable, of course. Renting chairs is certainly an option, but also consider benches, couches, stools, etc. At the end of the day, you and your guests just want to have a good time. It’s the company that counts, not space. If they can all move comfortably, and the place is clean and organized, then Thanksgiving should be an enjoyable affair. If all else fails, ask for help! Tell guests to bring their own chairs or small tables if absolutely necessary. Here at Livnfresh, we love Thanksgiving just as much as we love Michigan. Be sure to visit us at Livnfresh.com for some great Michigan-inspired apparel. from https://blog.livnfresh.com/thanksgiving-dinner/ Here at LivnFresh, we know that you can brighten up any Michigan home with the right DIY furniture. Right now, live-edge resin river tables are some of the most sought after furniture pieces out there. And today we will teach you how to make one on your own! With careful planning and delicate execution, experienced woodworkers and DIY’ers will surely be able to make a lovely new resin-filled table. This guide covers the basics of making your own live-edge resin-filled table to give you an idea of how it usually goes. Gather Your Tools and MaterialsYou will need a few materials for this project, namely: wood, translucent tinting pigments, tape, polypropylene sheet, polishing compound, and of course, some clear epoxy resin. Of course, you will also need some more tools and safety equipment to make sure the process goes as smoothly as possible. Before you get to work, make sure the environment you are in is a dry, heated space all throughout the process. The resin also needs to be at room temperature. If it’s delivered cold or it’s been in the garage for some time, you will have to raise the temperature to 20°C before use. Damp or cold conditions may affect the end result. Prepare the WoodWhen choosing your wood, you need to make sure that the wood is seasoned, dry, and as flat as possible. The style and type depend on your personal preference—you can get creative here. But waney-edges work best for this type of project. Pro tip: you can ask your supplier to cut the wood down to the correct size and depth or cut it in half if you want to do a central river channel. Chisel out the bark and then remove any loose material with abrasive paper. Next, check for cracks and gaps on the top and bottom of the pieces of wood. Seal them in by filling them with resin. Use tape to seal the cracks and gaps to prevent the resin from running out. Check on it every now and then and top up the resin if some were absorbed by the wood. When the resin is fully cured, use abrasives to level off the surface, removing any high spots. You want to leave a keyed surface so a coarse abrasive is ideal. Create a ContainerPosition your slabs of wood so you can make a container around the whole table slab—it will support the resin whilst pouring and curing the river. Begin with a flat sheet, which will make a baseboard to work upon. Use the polypropylene sheet to create a base and side barriers to create a container around the wood. Make the base 8cm larger than the table to allow for side barriers. Then use a hot-melt glue gun and run a bead of glue all around the base and side barrier to making sure the container is water-tight. If you need to test if it is watertight, just make sure you dry the container thoroughly afterward. Add the Resin!Whether you color the resin or not depends on your personal taste. Lots of DIY’ers use glow powders, metallic pigments, solid colors, etc. Try experimenting on a small amount of resin with any effect you want to achieve before applying it to your table. You can also leave it clear, and the resin will look good too. Use a blue translucent tinting pigment if you want to emphasize that watery effect for your river table. Once you’ve chosen the right style, carefully pour the resin into the container. Then add the correct amount of hardener and mix thoroughly. Make sure the resin completely covers the whole base area. Aim to slightly overfill the river channel, then leave the resin to fully cure. Place the wood planks back into the correct position on top of the resin. Use a brush to seal the edge and top surface with the resin including all the knots, splits, and cracks. Use a heat gun or hairdryer on medium heat to remove any bubbles. Finishing TouchesTo finish off the table you will need to add the legs and seal the wood. It is important that you do this prior to polishing the resin river as the polishing compound may mark the wood if it’s not protected. To polish the resin you will need a hand-held polisher and a high-quality polishing compound. This will help you achieve a high gloss finish. Here at LivnFresh, we love DIY projects as much as we love Michigan. Be sure to visit us at LivnFresh.com for some great Michigan-inspired apparel. from https://blog.livnfresh.com/live-edge-resin/ There are so many reasons to love Northern Michigan—and the numerous ski resorts are definitely among the top reasons to visit. If you are looking for the best deals for skiing in Northern Michigan, then don’t worry—LivnFresh has you covered. The secret to choosing the right ski resort in Northern Michigan is simple: there are no wrong choices. There are beginner-friendly slopes and ones that are more suitable for intermediate and advanced skiers. But mostly, it’s all about choosing which one offers the best deals. Caberfae Peaks in CadillacIf you’re just starting out, you need to find ski deals that won’t break the bank. Caberfae Peaks in Cadillac fits this description perfectly. Right now it has ski season passes that are available starting at $149. The weekend and midweek pass cost the same, so it’s just a matter of choosing which one fits your schedule. There is also a $249 peak pass that is valid 7 days a week. Sometimes they offer sales and deals for as low as $69 per person, but you will have to watch out for that by visiting their website. You can check it out by clicking here: https://caberfaepeaks.com/ The price is well worth it too. It boasts the highest chairlift in lower Michigan, which means it can provide skiers the chance to soak in a 360-degree view of Manistee National Forest while still gaining easy access to backside beginner favorites like the Smiling Irishmen and Easy Street runs. For stronger skiers who want to test their backcountry capabilities, there is nothing like the 25-plus-acre area that Caberfae opened up a few years ago. It is a boots-back hike to the lodge at the base of the slopes, but the backcountry terrain is free of huge boulders and cliffs so it is an ideal way to take your skiing to the next level without going too crazy. The Homestead at Glen ArborThis Glen Arbor gem provides stunning views that don’t require you to be a daredevil. The Homestead has an array of packages that are perfect for a weekend ski getaway with the family. They have a package that includes nightly lodging, lift tickets, and optional breakfast each morning for only $42.12 per person, per night, based on a family of four. There are further discounts and deals to watch out for if you visit their website at https://www.thehomesteadresort.com/ The brilliant blues of Lake Michigan make The Homestead’s horizon something to marvel at. This is all thanks to the resort’s location, nestled on Sleeping Bear Bay. The slopes are gentle and the crowds are small, so it makes for a peaceful vacation. The Homestead limits ticket sales to ensure this. They make sure the experience is as convenient and enjoyable as possible. They also have instructors for kids and adults of all ages who want to learn about skiing. It also has an elegant spa to top it all off. You can get more information by calling The Homestead hotline: 231-334-5100. Treetops Resort at GaylordTreetops Resort can turn casual skiers into full-fledged fanatics. There are 23 runs on top of other snow-fueled adventures such as tubing parks, dog sledding, wilderness sleigh-ride dinners, and more. This family-friendly destination is also the heart of Michigan golf, so skiing isn’t the only sport featured in this resort. Here, kids 6 years old and under can “stay free, ski free, and get freebies”.Visit their website at https://treetops.com/about/ for more information. Here you will find more details about prices, packages, and various deals. Here at LivnFresh, we love skiing just as much as we love everything that Northern Michigan has to offer. Be sure to visit us at LivnFresh.com for some great Michigan-inspired apparel. from https://blog.livnfresh.com/best-deals-for-skiing-in-northern-michigan/ |
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