If you're thinking of heading north this weekend, we're ready for you.  Snow conditions are ideal for all your winter sports. Nub's Nob, Harbor Springs- has all 53 slopes open and skiing conditions are great. www.NubsNob.com Boyne Highlands & Boyne Mountain, Boyne Falls & Harbor Springs- all slopes open and great skiing conditions. www.boyne.com Treetops, Gaylord- all slopes open and in great condition. www.treetops.com The Michigan Rails to Trails is groomed and ready for your sleds. If cross country skiing is more our thing, the Ocqueoc Trails and the Black Mt. Trails are groomed and in perfect skiing conditions. Don't forget to also check out our home-style cooking restaurants. While in Onaway stop into Woodwinds or Manzana's and as your passing through Millersburg, stop into Shiela'... 01/24/2011

We all need to remember to treat ourselves, daily. Here's just a couple ideas.  What are yours? Take a few minutes each day to sit quietly and just reflect Buy a bouquet of flowers Read a good book Turn off the TV Ask your "significant other" to rub your feet with lotion...you reciprocate Allow yourself "not" to answer the phone every time it rings. The message machine really does work. Get outside for a few minutes just to breath the fresh air Go to a museum Always buy a box of Girl Scout cookies, even though you know they are over priced. Smile at strangers, it's amazing how your smile is infectious. Bake a loaf of bread, frozen dough loafs count, and eat a slice with real butter. My wish to you is to enjoy the day, find peace in your soul and rejoice in being alive. 01/23/2011

Buyers Beware~ When thinking of buying a Short Sale, if there's a HOA (Home Onwers Association), check for the following: What the HOA's dues are Are there any delinquent dues What are the HOA's restrictions If you purchase a home in a HOA and the dues are delinquent,  YOU will be responsible for them, if they are not taken care of at the time of the sale. 01/22/2011