Kristen Evergreen

Michigan handles snow well, but heat, ice storms, zipper merging, earthquakes, and real mountains expose our unprepared side.

A humorous guide to phrases only outsiders say, revealing what makes Michigan speech unique.

Michigan winters are brutal — but snowplow names like Droppin’ Salt Like It’s Hot make it fun. Explore favorite MDOT snowplow names by region.

It was a hard year, and all I want for my birthday is a cookie.

Michigan cities ditch the traditional Times Square ball for quirky New Year’s Eve drops. See who drops a 600-pound cherry.

There are telltale signs you're at a Michigan winter house party: chaotic shoe piles and sweet-and-sour meatballs being two of them. See more signs.

Only in Michigan do winter potholes, weather apps, storm panic shopping, and icy parking lots become your everyday survival instincts.

In Novi, Klawsome offers claw machine lovers a dedicated arcade experience with games of all sizes and difficulty — a quirky and fun place worth visiting.

Midwest potlucks come with unspoken rules. Learn how to pick the right dish, compliment everything, avoid foods you don’t want, and navigate leftovers and Michigan goodbyes.

Snow days used to mean real winter adventures: sledding, snowballs, rosy cheeks — followed by grilled-cheese crumbs, hot soup, and a cozy living room with TV background noise. This is a nostalgic love letter to those simpler times.