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One of my favorite fall activities is picking apples, enjoying cider and donuts, and enjoying a fresh baked apple pie. I’ve compiled a list of Ann Arbor Apple Orchards and Cider Mills. I have split the list into those offering U-Pick Apples and those that do not. Apple Orchards & Cider Mills Near Me The […]
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There are several family-friendly Lavender Farms near Ann Arbor that offer visits and u-pick lavender. A trip to the lavender fields is tons of fun for the kids – as long as they aren’t allergic to lavender. What is more magical in the summer months than hanging out among the fresh blooms. When Does Lavender
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When is Michigan Blueberry Season? That’s a great question! Michigan’s blueberry season starts in mid-July and can last into September thanks to the number of varieties grown here. In the past we’ve picked blueberries with cherries in early July and with apples in early September Blueberry Picking Ann Arbor Area Options There are no blueberry
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Check out our list of where to pick cherries in Michigan near Ann Arbor. Our list has will help you find both sweet and tart cherries near us. Summer in Ann Arbor is a great time for fresh cherries. In the Ann Arb2or area, cherry season is typically right around Fourth of July – sometimes
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School break can be a strain on families who typically rely on free and reduced cost lunches. Summer means the kids need to eat more meals at home. In Washtenaw County, Food Gatherers runs most of the Summer Food Service Programs. There are programs offering both Eat and Play (originally called Meet Up and Eat
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Each year Dairy Queen Free Cone Day is typically on the first day of spring. On Free Cone Day at DQ, each customer gets a free small vanilla cone. Donations for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® are encouraged. Typically the local Ann Arbor Dairy Queen locations will upgrade your free cone to a dipped cone for
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Several years ago, over the top milkshakes topped with candy, cookies, and more became all the rage. At the time, we shared milkshakes like that in Howell at M Street Bakery. Milkshake Factory is a new milkshake restaurant in Ann Arbor. And there is. Christina’s Sweet Treats in Saline and Candy Coated Creamery in Ypsilanti.
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There are a number of Ann Arbor U-Pick Farms. Picking your own fruits and vegetables is a great family activity in the summer and fall. Not only will kids enjoy the time on the farm, but they will get to enjoy eating what they have picked or helping you cook with the produce. Pick Your
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We love raspberries and they are easy to pick – but require a gentle touch as they squish easily. Years ago I used to pick my own raspberries at Makielski Raspberry Farm in Pittsfield Township which has since closed.. Other than a few bushes at Wasem, I did not know of other raspberry farms until
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My husband loves Fried Chicken. So, when I heard about Ma Lou’s Fried Chicken in Ypsilanti, I knew we had to check it out. We have visited numerous times in the last few months and even more in the years since our review was originally written.. Ma Lou’s opened early in 2017. The restaurant is
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