Two Awesome Mitten contributors visited Holland Michigan on a #MittenTrip and shared a great recap of their trip, including the best things to do in Holland Michigan. Situated on the
My recent #MittenTrip to Flint was full of exciting discoveries, and the most intriguing was definitely the Flint Cultural Center. Boasting several institutions, including Applewood, the Flint Institute of Arts, the Flint
During Michigan summers, most people are concerned with how to get on the lake (any lake) during the precious available weekend moments. Although I love a long day at the
Although playing outside and going on snowy adventures makes for a fantastic #MittenTrip, I have to admit that my visit to Short’s Brewing Company was definitely a major highlight of
As most good Michiganders know, the way to enjoy the winter is to revel in it and play outside. I have been a pretty terrible Michigander for a while now;
Michiganders and visitors alike are all too aware of how great West Michigan is to visit in the summer. Long, luxurious days at Lake Michigan’s lengthy beaches, or exploring dunes
For anyone who has ever asked what to do Ludington, I’m positive House of Flavors has been mentioned and likely revered. I was one of the lucky ones that traveled to the
With all of my responsibilities in Detroit, traveling beyond Southeast Michigan in the fall can be tough. However, since I am a “Northern Michigan Girl” at heart, it was a priority to
As soon as I started planning my #MittenTrip to Port Austin, an instant trend arose: Every single person I asked for recommendations mentioned the Port Austin Farmer’s Market. Even when
There are definitely ways to explore the great outdoors in Detroit, but there’s nothing quite like the quiet of being “up north.” That experience is true for where I hail
When I was in college at Michigan State University, I would always laugh when my friends told me about their “up north” adventures in “The Thumb.” Since I’m from Traverse
As most of you may or may not know, Moosejaw Mountaineering is a Michigan company born and bred in the suburbs of Detroit (Madison Heights, to be precise) dedicated to making
Last year, Cory Wright and Andrew Chmielewski started Mitten Crate, a curated box of Michigan made food products from all over the state. People can’t seem to keep their “Mitts”
Since you’re reading this post, you’re probably familiar with how truly awesome The Awesome Mitten is from the reader perspective. I’ll let you in on a little secret: it’s even
On April 1, 2014, storytellers are coming together at Michigan State University’s Cobb Great Hall to tell stories of failure. This isn’t your average speaker event, instead speakers are going