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Michigan Dates in History - March

Michigan Dates in History - March

From Michigan becoming the first government in the English-speaking world to the Detroit Red Wings winning a seventh consecutive National Hockey League championship — March is full interesting anniversaries and...
Tags: History
Michigan Dates in History - February

Michigan Dates in History - February

From Ty Cobb’s induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame to the coldest temperature ever recorded in Michigan — February is full interesting anniversaries and memories for the Great Lakes...
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Retro Michigan Valentines

Retro Michigan Valentines

Do you remember Valentine's Day in grade school? At our school, we would all make our own valentine boxes (usually out of a shoebox), decorate them with glitter glue and...
Michigan Dates in History - January

Michigan Dates in History - January

From Aretha Franklin becoming the first female vocalist to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to Michigan's birthday — January is full interesting anniversaries and memories...
Tags: History
Michigan Greetings: Behind our Holiday Card Designs

Michigan Greetings: Behind our Holiday Card Designs

What makes our holiday cards so sought-after? We collaborate with local illustrators and printers to create high quality designs fit for any upstanding Michigander's mailbox. Read on to see why our Michigan holiday greeting cards are perfect for your Christmas or holiday gifts and gatherings.
Michigan Dates in History - November

Michigan Dates in History - November

From the opening of the Mackinac Bridge to the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald — November is full interesting anniversaries and memories for the Great Lakes State. How many of...
Tags: History
Experience the Best of Berkley

Experience the Best of Berkley

The best part of moving our Peninsulas store five doors west in beautiful, downtown Berkley? We get to keep our AWESOME neighbors. From the moment we opened Peninsulas’ store in...
Tags: Travel
We're on the Move!

We're on the Move!

Peninsulas is on the move to a larger, more flexible shop on Tuesday, June 28, 2022.
Tags: Events
Michigander: Clay Bowers, Expert Forager

Michigander: Clay Bowers, Expert Forager

Clay Bowers uses his years of experience foraging and hunting to help sustain himself and his family. He also founded Nomi Forager, where he works to educate others and spread the good word about nature's bounty. We sat down with Clay to learn more about his foraging skills and harvesting in Michigan's natural spaces.
Cardboard Guitar Craft

Cardboard Guitar Craft

Campfire songs are a great way to spend an evening out. But what if you don't have a guitar or your little ones don't know how to play? The cardboard...
Tags: Crafts DIY
Find Your Stormy Kromer Hat Size

Find Your Stormy Kromer Hat Size

Since its inception in the early 1900s, Stormy Kromer’s secret to success has been attention to detail. Every part of the famous cap has been created with thought and care,...
Michigander: Amber Parsons of Harwood Gold, Michigan Maple Syrup

Michigander: Amber Parsons of Harwood Gold, Michigan Maple Syrup

Harwood Gold has been making maple syrup in Michigan since 1898. Amber Parsons is the 5th generation to run the family business over and expand it to what it is today. Maple Syrup season is a very special time. Lots of laughter and an ease about life. The whole process is very nostalgic."