Sebewaing Cider and Jelly Factory was a Sweet Treat
In the late 1800s families were setting up many businesses in Michigan’s Upper Thumb. We take a look at one interesting enterprise in Sebewaing.
Author: Michael Hardy
Michael is the owner of Thumbwind Publications LLC. It started in 2009 covering Michigan and the Upper Thumb. Today, his Michigan Moments series has established a loyal base of 110,000 followers.
New Apparel Company Is Thriving With A Michigan Midwest State of Mind
Brian Lewis approached Thumbwind Publications about doing business with them. We found that the Midwest State of Mind appeal company gives 10% of net profits back to Midwest charities, non-profits, and other groups committed to keeping the Michigan Midwest great. During our exchange, we thought Brian and his wife Anne had a great story on how they managed to bootstrap their company and quickly grow an appraisal business with a Midwestern flair.
2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid – Top 5 Things I Learned About Hybrid Driving
I wanted to see how efficiently the Pacifica would be traveling both in all-electric mode and then in the hybrid mode during this trip.
However, how would this vehicle’s system work on an 1800-mile trip on the open road? We would soon see.
Great Boat Names – 14 Bits Of Transom Charm Found In the Boatyard
Over the years, I spent a lot of working on my boat in my favorite little town along Lake Huron’s coast, and I found myself almost as fascinated by these names as I was with the beautiful beaches and lighthouses dotting my path. So without further ado, here are fourteen examples from across Michigan’s waterways—a reminder that it’s always important to have fun out there!
Corelle Agrees to Start Testing Pre-2000 Vintage Dishes in Response to New Hampshire Lead Warning
After years of testing conducted by Lead Safe Mama on the high lead levels in vintage Corelle dishes and cookware, the company now holding reign on this vintage brand, Instant Brands, indicated that it will begin a testing program on their “pre-2000 Corelle products”
If You Have These Vintage Corelle Dishes in Your Cottage, Camper, or Cabin – Should You Stop Using Them Now?
We love our vintage Corelle dishes. They are the same brand that I had growing up as a kid. However, we will be getting rid of them ASAP. Here is why.
See How They Build a Wind Turbine in 5 Short Minutes
The folks at MidAmerican Energy put together this terrific video that shows the entire process of raising a wind turbine like those in Michigan’s Thumb. The video is a little over five minutes and includes factoids during the entire process.
41 Spectacular Handicap Accessible Beaches in Michigan
Those wanting to enjoy the beauty of Michigan’s beaches might want to use a wheelchair-accessible beach or discover a local park that offers a wheelchair for wheelchair-to-beach access.
New Systems Monitor Great Lakes Algae Blooms including Michigan’s Saginaw Bay
Algae Blooms in Michigan’s Saginaw Bay is now monitored from space.
14 Outstanding Breakfast Places Near Me To Check Out in Michigan’s Thumb
The Upper Thumb is blessed with sandy beaches, fun places to visit and great inexpensive places to eat. We compiled a listing of the top restaurants, grills, bakeries, and bars that offer breakfast. These are the top rated places to go for your morning meal according to the travel sites Yelp and TripAdvisor.