Grandma’s Quilt
My paternal grandmother was a talented woman whose greatest pride was taking care of her family. Her recipes remain family favorites, and the quilts...
Little Teacher, Big Lesson
Isn’t it amazing when kids teach you something you already know but haven’t bothered to practice? My 3-year-old grandson Lincoln schooled me recently. You...
Wheels of Change: Exploring the E-Bike Phenomenon in Michigan
By Emily Haines Lloyd
When you think of the many human milestones, there are an interesting amount that revolve around mobility. A baby rolls over,...
A Family Quilt
By Mary Ellen Wynes, a HomeWorks Tri-County Cooperative member
A single mom and career woman years before it was common, my grandma never had time...
Best Burgers In Our Great Lakes State
Check out these recommendations from fellow members to find mouthwatering burgers around Michigan.
J & B’s Bar & Grill
”Our favorite burger place is J &...
A Slice Of Home
Farm Country Cheese House is appropriately named for the striking farm country it is surrounded by in Lakeview, Mich. The cheese company is bordered...
Back in the Day
By Yvette Pecha
Electric cooperative director recalls life in rural Michigan—and how it changed with electricity
Louis Wenzlaff is somewhat of a luminary in the Thumb...
Floating Michigan Rivers
By Julie Kate O’Brien, a Great Lakes Energy Cooperative member
The rivers of Michigan have danced through my soul since an early age. Bank fishing,...
Holiday Tips
The holidays are a magical time, and it’s also the most expensive time of year for many of us. Here are tips to reduce...
Spring Gardening
By Kris Rigling, a Great Lakes Energy Cooperative member
One of my fondest memories growing up was coming home from school in the spring on the...
















