Month: October 2021

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All about our complete kitchen remodel

Back in January, we began the first of two major remodeling projects at our house. From January to March, All in One Kitchen and Bath transformed our main bathroom from a white-tiled 90s paradise to a gorgeous oasis.

It was during the early stages of the bathroom project that we asked our designer Cara to come up with a design for our dream kitchen. While well-appointed and with some great features, our kitchen was head-to-toe oak, the floors matching the cabinets, with earthy tones throughout. Very 90s/early 2000s. We dreamed about white cabinets, darker floors, a backsplash similar to the subway tile in our new shower, and making the space more functional. We never used the small bar sink, the microwave was below counter level, and we wanted a narrower island to help open up the space.

Here’s how our kitchen looked before the renovation

Knowing that All in One’s schedule was already filling up for 2021, we locked in a summer start date. We figured that between time away at the lake and a couple of planned trips, it wouldn’t be so bad to live through another renovation.

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Review: ‘Evita’ exhilarates at Owosso’s Lebowsky Center

After a year and a half of waiting, live theatre is back indoors at the Lebowsky Center in Owosso, Michigan. While the show must (finally) go on, the Lebowsky Center is aware of how COVID-19 continues to be a concern for the public and theatre community. With a commitment to keep its audience members safe and entertained, the Lebowsky Center will be requiring masks from its patrons as it kicks off its 2021-22 season.

For this avid theatre-goer, wearing a mask in order to enjoy live shows again is the very least I can do. I also can’t imagine a better way to begin the fall theatre season than with the Lebowsky Center‘s production of ‘Evita,’ directed by Garrett Bradley. ‘Evita’ arrives in Owosso all the way from Argentina for two weekends this October. Click here for tickets.

‘Evita,’ the story of Eva Perón’s rise from a penniless existence to first lady of Argentina by the age of 26, features the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. The musical has captured audiences for over 40 years, from its Tony Award-winning Broadway run to the 1996 film adaptation starring Madonna.

Audiences will be exhilarated by the Lebowsky Center’s production, thanks to its talented cast, vibrant costumes, and beautiful set design.

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Check out Jack O’Lanterns Unleashed at Ingham County Fair

As you can probably tell, it’s been a minute since I’ve written on my blog. We had quite a summer and I have a lot of backlogged content I’m hoping to get to soon, especially as both of our girls have been back to school in person.

While some of that content to come is a bit more evergreen (including our recent kitchen remodel), I’d be remiss if I didn’t take a moment to write about a fantastic fall activity we just experienced that is perfect for families.

Last Friday night, we attended the first evening of the Ingham County Fairgrounds’ Jack O’Lanterns Unleashed, a walkable Halloween experience in Mason, Michigan that includes thousands of hand-carved pumpkins with multiple themes and installations. 2021 marks the first year for Jack O’Lanterns Unleashed, but I’m certain it’ll be a must-do for families every fall to come.

I was starting to see targeted ads on my Facebook account for the experience in September, but didn’t know what to expect. It sounded like a fun Halloween activity that would be good for all ages. We invited my in-laws to join us and bought tickets for the first time slot of the first night, figuring it will only get colder as we get closer to Halloween.

Ticket information

Tickets range from $8-12 for children and adults; kids under 5 are free. When you visit the ticket page, you’ll see $30 VIP tickets listed at the top. These tickets allow visitors to do the experience any day and time slot of their choice, but as you scroll down the page, you’ll see the dates and tickets at the lower price point. Tickets are also available at the gate, but will be a slightly higher price and are dependent on availability.

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