I'm Nicole. I am a wife, mother, shop owner on Mackinac Island, and lover of handmade. The little things and little moments inspire me. Follow me on my blog as I write about shop news, my travels, island life and motherhood.
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It's the holiday season and here is our family's Christmas Bucket List! 🎄
Summer passed by in the whirlwind! I cannot believe that it is already September! We had the best summer spending every spare minute enjoying our favorite parts of Mackinac.
Here are some of our summer highlights:
🏊🏻♀️Swimming at the Grand Hotel’s pool and swimming in the Great Lakes.
🚲Biking around the Island and all over Mackinac!
🧺Dinner picnics at Marquette Park and British Landing.
🌅Sunset Sip n’ Sails under the Mackinac Bridge.
🫖Lunch at the Tea Room.
🌊I went paddle boarding for the first time!
🍋The boys sold homemade lemonade at a stand in the front yard.
🔦We played flashlight tag at night!
🎨The boys attended art classes at Watercolor Cafe.
🔥We spent nights outside having s’mores and hot dogs.
🍦Ate way too much ice cream at Sadie’s and I drank a lot of chai tea from Lucky Bean.
This summer was one of the busiest summers I have experienced in the 10+ years that I’ve lived and worked on Mackinac.
Overall, it was an incredible summer. I loved every minute that I got to spend with the boys! The staff that I had this summer was also truly amazing. They worked so hard, despite the many challenges that come each and every day!
Another summer is in the books - while I’m sad that the busy season is over, we still have so much to look forward to this fall!
We're SO excited for our SUMMER Bucket List! We're ready for sunny days, warm nights and lots of family time!
☀️ Long bike rides through the island and around M-185 🚲
☀️ Beach days at the many inland lakes in Northern Michigan ⛱
☀️ Jumping in the lake! 💧
☀️ Picnics in Marquette Park 🧺
☀️ Ice cream at Sadies 🍨
☀️ Iced Chais at Lucky Bean ☕️
☀️ Dates with friends at Watercolor Cafe 🎨
☀️ S’mores by the campfire 🔥
☀️ Flashlight tag 🔦
☀️ Lemonade stands 🍋
What is on your summer bucket list? I'd love to hear!
Have you already written out your holiday bucket list? I've made mine with the boys and I can't wait to start tackling these fun and festive projects!
xo, Nicole
Nicole's Holiday Bucket List
1. Make a homemade ornament2. Bake your mom's or grandma's favorite holiday recipe wearing your Christmas apron!3. Complete a holiday puzzle4. Build a gingerbread house5. Watch Christmas Vacation in your favorite Christmas pj's6. Go on a winter family hike7. Send out holiday cards to friends and family8. Make homemade bread for your neighbors9. Give a toy or canned goods to those in need10. Listen to your favorite Christmas music while baking cookies11. Sip on hot cocoa while watching the Hallmark channel12. Read your favorite Christmas book over Facetime to your nieces and nephews13. Drive through your town looking at Christmas lights14.Send Christmas cards to a nursing home15. Dress up in your best holiday outfit and go out for dinner or make a fancy meal at home16. Support your local businesses and buy gifts in your town/city17. Support your favorite small business online shop!
