From the Heart of Michigan

Celebrate National Michigan Day

Celebrate National Michigan Day

To celebrate National Michigan Day, owner Karen Wing, was presented the opportunity to be on Channel 4 “Live in the D” with Jason and Tati to tells all about the Michigan-Made products located in her store in Howell, Heart of Michigan. In the segment Karen explains the items sold in Heart of Michigan and the reporters help her build a custom Michigan Box for customers to build out of items in her store. These custom boxes can be gifted, bought for yourself, or sold as corporate gifts for businesses of all types and sizes.
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Karen Wing from Heart of Michigan dishes on Michigan Made Pasties & More!

Karen Wing from Heart of Michigan dishes on Michigan Made Pasties & More!

In this interview with Howell Area Chamber of Commerce - Karen shares the story on how she started, their homemade pasties (including breakfast pasties), Michigan Made products and their expansion to online services!
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Happy 185th Birthday Michigan!

Happy 185th Birthday Michigan!

It's Michigans Birthday! We took some time to reflect on some of our great states symbols. Did you know all of them?

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The Weird Way the Detroit Tigers Celebrated the 1945 World Series.

The Weird Way the Detroit Tigers Celebrated the 1945 World Series.

See hundreds of historic photos and fascinating facts of Detroit Sports history in Detroit: City of Champions, an Images of America photo book by David Lee Poremba.
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20 Michigan Made Gifts Under $20

20 Michigan Made Gifts Under $20

If you know someone who loves the mitten state, here are 20 gifts for under $20 that you need to know about.

 

 

 

 

 

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2018 Fantasy of Lights Parade!

2018 Fantasy of Lights Parade!

Presented annually by Howell's Chamber of Commerce, the Fantasy of Lights Parade is a treat for the entire family!

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As always, the Fantasy 5K race will take place at six p.m. before the parade. If you're interested in running, you can sign up here

There will be lots of entertainment, beautiful floats, marching bands, and of course Santa Claus to look forward to! The parade starts at seven p.m., but make sure to get there early to walk the town and see all the goings on. 

 And while you're walking the town, stop by Heart of Michigan to warm up with a $1 hot cocoa or coffee!

See you there!

 

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