I was searching for a backup battery for my sump pump that allows you to directly plug in your current pump. Well luckily Ace Hardware carries just the item. I haven’t found anything else like this on the market, but this provides a simple way to backup your sump pump. Most other devices are a car battery like device that […]
Three Floyds Brewing Company, an award-winning craft brewery from Indiana, is expanding its distribution to Michigan. This is exciting news for craft beer enthusiasts in Michigan, who will now have the opportunity to enjoy some of Three Floyds’ most popular and highly-rated beers. Three Floyds has received numerous awards and accolades over the years, including multiple medals at the Great […]
MDOT has a great series of videos that explain some of the issues regarding the roads here in Michigan. Some of the videos include: MDOT needs to use more salt Fix potholes right the first time Michigan needs to build roads like Ohio does Michigan needs to build roads that last Michigan has one of the highest gas taxes in […]
Hudsonville Ice Cream, a Holland Michigan based ice cream manufacturer has teamed up with Little Debbie to create a series of amazing ice cream flavors. Some of the new flavors include: Oatmeal Creme Pies Cosmic Brownies Zebra Cakes Honey Buns Strawberry Shortcake Rolls Swiss Rolls Nutty Bars You can find the new flavors at Wal-Mart.
Update: They now have a brick and mortar location at: 516 E César E. Chávez Ave, Lansing, MI 48906 Maria’s Cuisine food truck in Old Town has some amazing birria tacos if you have not tried them yet. They have a full menu of your typical Mexican staples such as burritos, quesadillas, tacos, tostadas, tamales, etc. But the birria Tacos […]
If you are craving some famous Pittsburgh style sandwiches in Michigan, look no further. Primanti Bros Sandwiches has opened locations in Taylor and Novi Michigan. These sandwiches are known for being stacked high with meats, slaw, and french fries and are very filling. Their history dates back to feeding the workers at the nearby warehouses and produce yards.
Cosmic Crisp apples are now available in Michigan — check your local Meijer. It is a mixture of Enterprise and HoneyCrisp apples. They were created in Washington state and are now available nationwide since 2019. If you are a fan of HoneyCrisp apples, definitely give them a try. They are sweet and crispy like a HoneyCrisp apple and supposedly have […]
A Chicago restaurant staple, Portillos, is expanding to Michigan. They are opening a store in Sterling Heights, MI in the second half of 2021. Portillos is known for having awesome Chicago Style Hotdogs, Italian Beef, chocolate cake and chocolate cake shakes. If you need to get your fix for some Chicago street food staples, definitely check them out.
Have you wondered why mail sent locally from one spot in Lansing to another spot in Lansing takes so long? And why does the letter have Grand Rapids markings on it? Well in 2015 the Lansing post office plant at 4800 Collins Road was closed, resulting in all mail being re-routed to Grand Rapids for processing. “If you send it […]
To get a great performance from you knives, it helps to have a nice sharp blade. There are a few spots in the Lansing area that offering professional knife sharpening. You can just drop off your knives and pick them up sharpened and ready to use! It is recommended that you sharpen your knives about every 4 – 6 months […]