What would our babies say if they could talk? They’d ask for a Blu Border Onesie of course! Blu Border Outfitters is based in West Michigan, providing trendy yet timeless apparel using only the highest quality brand name garments. Since they are based in west Michigan and love our beautiful state, Blu Border dedicates their Michigan designs for all the other people that love this state too! Themes include Make Room for Me in the Mitten, Take Me to the Lake, Love Michigan, and more. Not only are the onesies super cute, they are super soft on baby’s skin. All of the Blu Border’s Michigan theme designs are on Rabbit Skin Onesies because of the high quality material and the onesies last forever – only the best for babies! The Rabbit Skin Onesies wash up beautifully and stains come out easily. The fashion film applied to the onesies is also super soft and will not flake off. Blu Border Outfitters provide trendy yet timeless apparel using only the highest quality materials. The onesies are for a newborn baby up to 24 months. The onesies are super soft 100% ring spun cotton baby rib lap shoulder bodysuit by Rabbit Skins. Choose from one of several original Michigan theme designs. Each onesie is custom made just for you. The Blu Border Onesies make an excellent baby shower gift!
Lisa Caretti, author of Whistle in the Dark, grew up in Detroit and now resides in Washington Township, Michigan with her husband, three children and two rescue dogs. In addition to helping manage her husband’s different marketing firms, Lisa is the co-founder of a non-profit organization called The Healing Nest, which supports women and children with cancer. Lisa enjoys the writings of John Stanford, Sue Grafton, and Linda Howard. Whistle in the Dark is her first published novel and she is currently working on her next book, The Last to Know.
It was then that she heard the whistling. Softly at first, then growing stronger and louder. It scared her, but did not surprise her. After all, she had been waiting for him all along…
In the suburbs of Chicago, Psychologist Dena Davis has devoted her life to helping others deal with the aftermath of violent crimes. A victim herself, she has led a quiet life ever since her husband was killed in a plane crash several years ago. But when an attempted murder disrupts the tranquil life she had pieced together for herself, Dena hires Private Investigator Nick O’ Neal to hunt down the would-be killer.
In their search for the truth Dena and Nick unravel a twisted and evil connection to her past. As the horrors begin to unveil, Dena realizes she has no one left to trust.
What’s next? Read the book and find out! But be forewarned – Whistle in the Dark is very, very difficult to put down! From the beginning to the end it is filled with suspense, intrigue and mystery. Lisa Caretti has a way of making you feel as though you are right there with the characters. Find out for yourself….Whistle in the Dark is a wonderful, compelling story.
Sunshine’s Catering, LLC was inspired by Sarah’s (aka Sunshine) food sensitivities and passion for nutrition and cooking. Sarah is a non-traditional professional chef and has a unique combination of skills, education and experience. The nutrition, time and love that goes into Sunshine’s Homemade brand recipes sets them apart from all other brands. Sarah’s recipe for Sunshine’s Homemade Sweet & Spicy BBQ Sauce is tangy like southern style BBQ sauce with a sweet and spicy taste. Once you taste this sauce you will see why people have gone crazy over the recipe. It tastes amazing on all chicken, pulled beef or pork, fish tacos, BBQ chicken pizza, burgers and more. You won’t find another sauce like it! Don’t cook without it. Try it and you’ll be hooked – one jar of sauce is never enough!
Sunshine uses only natural ingredients, with no preservatives, no MSG, no gluten, and no corn syrup. Only the best goes into Sunshine’s Homemade Sweet & Spicy BBQ Sauce which is canned the old fashioned way in authentic Ball brand wide mouth mason jars for preserved flavor and a long lasting fresh taste. The recipe is a family gourmet recipe, made from scratch the old fashioned way. The sauce is a perfect blend of spices and with a healthier recipe than most store brands.
The sauce caramelizes when baked, cooked or grilled. It Is famous for being the best sauce many have tasted – not too spicy and not too sweet. Use it for dipping fried foods, spread on your favorite cuts of meat or put on the last 15-20 minutes of grilling, pour it on your favorite baked foods or in the crock-pot for a unique savory blend of sweet and spicy. Let Sunshine’s Homemade Sweet & Spicy BBQ Sauce do all the work for a delicious meal that tastes like you spent hours!
We love Michigan. No matter where we end up, Michigan is our home. It’s a state of mind. It’s a feeling. It’s where our heart will always lie. A sense of belonging. And it’s exactly this passion for our home that drives The Mitten State to make the best Michigan apparel around. The Mitten State apparel is the softest. Seriously, it’s an obsession for them. Ever since stumbling across a well-loved heather gray Tigers shirt from the 1970s, it’s been their mission to replicate that vintage awesomeness.
The Mitten State apparel is the best in the country. Not just because of the attention to detail, but because we fortunate enough to celebrate the best state ever. Because every design they make tells a story: about our history, our people, and our places. Because The Mitten State belongs to every Michigander. Where else in the country can you show someone where you’re from with your hand? This is an awesome state to be from. And we’re here to shout it from the rooftops in the form of super soft vintage apparel. When you buy The Mitten State apparel, rest assured it wasn’t made in a dingy factory overseas by underage workers in dubious conditions. The Mitten State apparel is responsibly made in American factories by craftsmen and women with hundreds of years of combined experience.
Mackinac Island Adventures Booklet is a combination of information that answers many of the everyday questions about visiting and living year round on Mackinac Island. Questions like how do island residents get off the island in the winter, how do people get groceries, is there a school on the island, do the kids get to play sports – to how many horses are on the island and where do those horses go in the winter. Also, added into the Mackinac Island Adventures Booklet is local information, and enough history to help you understand the island and make your Mackinac Island Adventure full of great memories.
This is a more relaxed guide book, from an island resident’s perspective on attractions, adventures off the beaten path, hidden gems and insider tips with a dose of history and culture and a twist of island humor. The full color Mackinac Island Adventures Booklet has many stunning pictures of island life.
The Sweet Sticks by Geri Mateus Studio are handmade and designed by Geri with her family in mind. The handles are ceramic and hand painted with unique, whimsical designs. “When my children were young, campfires at our cottage were a tradition. This included roasting marshmallows, which often meant taking branches from nearby trees. I turned the need for tree branches into functional art with a creative solution that also kept my children at a safe distance from the fire and preserved the live trees in our yard.”
Sweet Stick Campfire Roasting Sticks are great for roasting marshmallows and hotdogs over an open fire! Not only are the handles individually handcrafted with fanciful designs and quirky sayings – they are long enough so you can sit back from the fire! The Sweet Sticks are 39″ long and made with surgical grade stainless steel with rounded ends. Stainless steel heats the marshmallow on the inside. The hand-painted ceramic handle measures approximately 4 inches long and 1 inch in diameter.
Bill Bachorski, owner of HandSaver Handles LLC of Macon, Michigan invented the Ladder Grabber Ladder Handle in 2012. He received a US patent for on the Ladder Grabber late last year. The Ladder Grabber helps anyone that is burdened with carrying a fiberglass extension ladder or A frame ladder to carry the ladder more safely and easily. The Ladder Grabber has received an explosive positive form a group called “Pro Tool Review”.
The Ladder Grabber is designed with high quality weatherproof materials, and it’s construction is a bit more robust to handle a larger load. It is also made right here in the U.S.A. (Michigan!). The ergonomically designed handle allows you to easily and safely carry your ladder and will provide you with years of use. Stop breaking your back and hurting your hands carrying your ladder the old fashioned way – buy the Ladder Grabber today!
Who needs a Ladder Grabber Ladder Handle?
Contractors
HVAC Technicians
Electricians
Roofers
Painters
Businesses
Home Owners
Reviews
“Why didn’t they think of this sooner?” That’s the headline on a press release talking about the Ladder Grabber from Handsaver Handles, LLC, a Michigan based company. Bill Bachorski, inventor of the Ladder Grabber, contacted me about his product. I was initially a little skeptical, but the idea had a lot of merit. When the Ladder Grabber AFF (A Frame Fiberglass) and Ladder Grabber EXT (Extension) showed up, what they actually grabbed was my attention. What I thought could possibly be a gimmick tool destined for late night infomercials turned out to be an accessory that actually looked pretty well built. Its simple, yet durable stainless steel construction gave me reason to dig deeper. What did I find? Read on, my friends.
~ Kenny Koehler – Pro Tool Reviews
This is one of the best inventions we’ve used for carrying our ladders. Not only does it make carrying them alot easier, it also relieves alot of stress on my back!
~ Joe D. – Detroit Area Contractor
My name is Dick Barker and l am the Director of Fixed Operations for Moran Chevrolet with locations in Clinton Township & Port Huron Michigan. Moran Chevrolet is recognized by G.M. as one of the top two Chevrolet Dealers in Michigan and a top ten Dealer in the Nation for new car sales and quality customer service. We pride ourselves on being a top Chevrolet Dealership because of our great staff and their personal commitment to the highest quality service to our customers. We are always looking for ideas to help our employees in making their jobs safer and more efficient. One of our employees introduced me to a new invention that his son in law had invented. The product is called The Ladder Grabber – Ladder Handle. It makes carrying any heavy fiberglass ladder safer and easier. Our maintenance staff has been using these ladder handles on all of our ladders for months. All of them will not carry a ladder without The Ladder Grabber! l would recommend The Ladder Grabber from Handsaver Handles LLC to everyone that uses a fiberglass ladder both personally and professionally!
~ Dick Barker – Director of Fixed Operations
The Gibraltar Series by Author Cami Tapley is a three book edition. The first publication, Gibraltar: A Novel, is no longer a single publication, but is one of three in the Gibraltar Series which also includes McKenna and Brannon: Course of Dreams.
The Gibraltar Series includes Gibraltar: A Novel, McKenna, and Brannon: Course of Dreams.
Synopsis for Gibraltar: A Novel
Raised by her nurturing father and grandfather, eighteen-year-old Clary has never known the kind of resistance that brings out the best and the worst in people. As the son of a hard-hearted businessman and his unhappy socialite wife, Jem has never known anything else. Besides the connection to a cottage on the St. Clair River, the only thing Clary and Jem have in common is an unusual last name, until the revelation of a family secret begins to redirect the course of their future.
Synopsis for McKenna
Abandoned by his father as a child, and losing his mother to a drunk driving accident as a young man, Paul Jessup has overcome his own alcohol addiction through the help of his faith, and a wise and caring mentor, Father Carlos. After Paul meets a young woman named McKenna Franks, she and her close-knit family open the eyes of Paul’s lonely heart to see potential he’s never dared to accept for himself before. When an important opportunity leads him away, will he keep the door of his heart open, or will he succumb to a familiar voice from his past instead—Whenever something is gone, it’s gone; when it’s passed, it’s past; when it’s out of your reach, you’ll never reach it.
Synopsis for Brannon: Course of Dreams
As Jem and Clary make a decision about their future, Paul is lost in indecision over his own. Clary struggles to maintain her relationship with Paul, while fearing that the reappearance of Jem’s uncle in Brannon will threaten any chance her father might have with Jayne. Through confusion and sorrow, joy and realization, the love of family proves faithful, as the Borderlines face big changes together in this third installment of the Gibraltar series.
About the Author
Cami Tapley was born in a remote country hospital in Washington state in 1963, and then never really had a hometown while growing up. She moved with her parents from the northwestern U.S. border, state to state, town to town, to the southwestern border, and then shortly north again, to the L.A. area, and then to the central valley of California, where she met her husband. The moving actually picked up again not too many years after she married, as they traveled with their two young children from the Pacific to the Atlantic coast, up into eastern Canada and back again. It all changed in 1997, when they came to the beautiful maritime “thumb” of Michigan, and stayed.
In Cami’s experience, she realizes that most people live within a certain proximity of where they’re “from,” and that isn’t something that can be imitated, rather, observed. Her life has largely been one of observation. She knows firsthand that home is more than familiarity or appreciation, it’s an intangible reality; that element of purpose, the product of love’s overshadowing influence, without which the tangible is only a location. Cami writes to share a little of what she has observed, and today, she is part of a Michigan proud family, along with her husband, son, daughter and son-in-law.
Riverstone Gallery Photo Gifts established it’s family owned and operated business in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan in 1980. Riverstone Gallery offers unique Michigan themed jewelry, ornaments, household items, and other Michigan photo gifts. Riverstone Gallery has worked with City and Chamber of Commerce for business gifts, and was featured in Lake Superior Magazine and on Under the Radar.
A dye sublimation processed is used by firing the image into the surface of the item at high pressure and temperature for a long lasting gorgeous finish. The Michigan themed photo jewelry and household items feature photography by local photographers Gregory Steele and Allyson Schwartz.
Mel’s Toffee and Treats of Rochester Hills, Michigan strives to bring a smile to the faces of each and every customer. Mel’s Toffee and Treats begins with only the finest ingredients – from the creamy butter and dark chocolate, to the finest cocoa, the Pink Himalayan Sea Salt and the Bacardi Dark Rum. As their tagline says – “One bite is too many. Two is not enough.” One bite and you will be wanting for more and more.
One bite is never enough of Mel’s Toffee and Treats. This ain’t your Mom’s, Dad’s, Aunt’s or even Granny’s toffee…Nope, it’s just not. What sets Mel’s Toffee apart from the rest is the fact that they are a bit daring with flavors. A bit bold even with toffee flavors like Coconut Curry, Honey Dark Rum, Sea Salt Pretzel, and Chocolate Covered Cherry. One bite sets you up for another, and another and…well….that 1/4 lb bag will be gone before you know it. Mel’s Toffee is THAT good!
What would our babies say if they could talk? They’d ask for a Blu Border Onesie of course! Blu Border Outfitters is based in West Michigan, providing trendy yet timeless apparel using only the highest quality brand name garments. Since they are based in west Michigan and love our beautiful state, Blu Border dedicates their Michigan designs for all the other people that love this state too! Themes include Make Room for Me in the Mitten, Take Me to the Lake, Love Michigan, and more. Not only are the onesies super cute, they are super soft on baby’s skin. All of the Blu Border’s Michigan theme designs are on Rabbit Skin Onesies because of the high quality material and the onesies last forever – only the best for babies! The Rabbit Skin Onesies wash up beautifully and stains come out easily. The fashion film applied to the onesies is also super soft and will not flake off. Blu Border Outfitters provide trendy yet timeless apparel using only the highest quality materials. The onesies are for a newborn baby up to 24 months. The onesies are super soft 100% ring spun cotton baby rib lap shoulder bodysuit by Rabbit Skins. Choose from one of several original Michigan theme designs. Each onesie is custom made just for you. The Blu Border Onesies make an excellent baby shower gift!
Lisa Caretti, author of 
Sunshine’s Catering, LLC was inspired by Sarah’s (aka Sunshine) food sensitivities and passion for nutrition and cooking. Sarah is a non-traditional professional chef and has a unique combination of skills, education and experience. The nutrition, time and love that goes into Sunshine’s Homemade brand recipes sets them apart from all other brands. Sarah’s recipe for Sunshine’s Homemade Sweet & Spicy BBQ Sauce is tangy like southern style BBQ sauce with a sweet and spicy taste. Once you taste this sauce you will see why people have gone crazy over the recipe. It tastes amazing on all chicken, pulled beef or pork, fish tacos, BBQ chicken pizza, burgers and more. You won’t find another sauce like it! Don’t cook without it. Try it and you’ll be hooked – one jar of sauce is never enough!
Synopsis for Gibraltar: A Novel
Synopsis for McKenna
Synopsis for Brannon: Course of Dreams
Cami Tapley was born in a remote country hospital in Washington state in 1963, and then never really had a hometown while growing up. She moved with her parents from the northwestern U.S. border, state to state, town to town, to the southwestern border, and then shortly north again, to the L.A. area, and then to the central valley of California, where she met her husband. The moving actually picked up again not too many years after she married, as they traveled with their two young children from the Pacific to the Atlantic coast, up into eastern Canada and back again. It all changed in 1997, when they came to the beautiful maritime “thumb” of Michigan, and stayed.
