Kathleen Ferris

Dinner feels a lot more memorable when the beer arrives in a boot-shaped mug. In Ann Arbor, Michigan,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 30

Creative projects feel a lot easier to start when the materials do not eat up the whole budget.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 30

Detroit history has a way of showing up in places you might not expect, including a burger joint…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 30

Coffee feels more meaningful when every cup comes with generations of tradition behind it. In Dearborn, Michigan, Qahwah…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 30

Michigan feels completely different when you trade traffic noise for rustling trees, distant calls, and the sound of…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 30

Lunch feels a little more interesting when the building comes with more than 150 years of history. Near…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 30

A rainy day does not have to mean a restless day at home. Kidcadia Play Café in Dearborn…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 30

Early mornings get a lot easier when breakfast comes wrapped, filling, and ready to handle a busy start.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 30

Friday nights feel a little more satisfying when dinner comes with a crisp coating, a hot plate, and…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 30

Dinner gets more interesting when the menu makes it hard to settle on just one direction. In Southfield,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 29

Indoor adventures feel a lot more appealing when kids are actually encouraged to touch, build, splash, climb, and…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 29

Road trips feel a lot easier when there is a dependable meal waiting somewhere along the way. In…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 29

Old farmland can take on a completely different life when nature and community take over. In Burton, Michigan,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 29

Brisket has a way of turning an ordinary food stop into the reason for the whole drive. Across…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 29

Clinton Township has more going on than its busy suburban setting might suggest at first glance. Around town,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 29

Dinner feels a little more memorable when trains can roll past while the pizza is still hot. In…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 29

Affordable living can look very different in a Michigan town once more people discover it. Across the state,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 29

Donuts get a lot harder to ignore when they rise high enough to make you look twice. In…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 29

Art feels a lot more approachable when the experience keeps changing as you move through it. In downtown…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 29

Historic downtowns feel different when the buildings still look connected to the stories that shaped the town around…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 28

Lobster rolls have a reputation for making both appetites and restaurant bills grow fast. In Jerome, Michigan, The…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 28

Dessert feels a lot more enjoyable when everyone at the table has something they can safely choose. In…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 28

Home projects get a lot more interesting when the pieces already come with character. In Traverse City, Michigan,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 28

Some Michigan landmarks make you work a little before giving up the view. At Ludington State Park, reaching…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 28

Festival food feels even better when music, dancing, and a lively crowd are part of the experience. In…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 28

Burgers get a lot harder to ignore when Hot Cheetos and nacho cheese enter the picture. In Dearborn…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 28

Fabric shopping gets a lot more tempting when every aisle seems to spark another project idea. In East…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 28

Quiet afternoons feel a lot more valuable when the scenery does most of the work. Across Michigan, peaceful…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 28

Dessert decisions get a lot harder when nearly every option sounds worth trying. In Oak Park, Michigan, Peteet’s…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 27