There are all kinds of spirits that help you feel merry and bright during the holidays. Whether

Whether you are looking for a fun faux-cocktail, into non-alcoholic drinks, or got stuck being the

June is fast approaching, and you know what that means? Be A Tourist In Your Own Town! Now you may

Planning a night out in Greater Lansing can be a real headache. Not because there’s nothing fun to choose from but because there is so much to do that it's hard to narrow down the list. 

With a slight chance of rain later in the day on Saturday, it looks like the forecast for Be A Tourist In Your Own Town this year is a good one. But it’s always a prudent idea to make provisions just in case the rain starts to fall.

This post was submitted by guest blogger Nate Reens.

I'm a sucker for big, brawny stouts. And coffee. And chocolate. Give me one of the three, I'm a happy camper. Get me two in a brew, I'll salute you. Combine all three, I'll worship the ground on which the brewers walk. 

That's what makes it easy to make the rounds around Lansing, where creative craft beer, soon-to-be legendary liquors and winsome wines are making their mark as part of the Makers & Shakers beer, wine and spirits trail. 

The thirsty tour around Greater Lansing has grown to 17 stops in just a matter of a few years. The taps, outside of a few mainstays at each brewery, are liable to rotate seasonally, just as the distillers are dedicating time to try new cocktail recipes.  

The next time you decide to go for a leave of libation, keep these stops in mind: 

Whether you want to spark a memory, give the gift of time together, create a lasting experience or start a new tradition, these unique Lansing gift ideas will be a great alternative to the same old “stuff” and will be sure to please.

If you think Halloween is all about hyper kids scouring the area for their next hit of sugar, you’re absolutely right. If you think Halloween is only for kids, though, then you’re definitely wrong. Plenty of adults anticipate the arrival of this celebration and are equally (if not more) thrilled to pick out which costume they will wear. So, if you’ve crossed into the category of “I might have the cops called on me if I knock on doors, but I really want to wear my costume somewhere” here are ten adult-friendly Halloween events in Greater Lansing.

Valentine's Day is a special time to show those around you that they are loved. Traditional gifts include, flowers, candy, maybe a cute stuffed animal and a big heart-shaped card with a thoughtful sentiment inside. That's all well and good except for - what if the person you love doesn't like those things? What if, say, you're in need of a Valentine gift for a guy in your life and he isn't particularly fond of teddy bears or a bunch of carnations? You want to get something he really likes, and the traditional go-to valentine gifts are simply off the mark? Fear not, because this holiday-loving blogger is here to give you his never-fail top-five list of things to get for a guy for Valentine's Day.