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M Street easter cookies shaped like a bunny

Carry-Out Easter Dinner in Livingston County

Easter is this Sunday and while you may not be getting ready for traditional brunch or a big family gathering, you can still celebrate at home and support Livingston County businesses. There are many restaurants still offering carry-out and delivery, and while some may be closed to observe the holiday, a few are open and …more

Olivia Monte and her baby at the millpond in Brighton

A Date Night: Newborn Style

Please enjoy this guest blog from Livingston County resident, Olivia Monte. Arranging a weekly date night after having a baby can seem like it requires way more effort than ever before. Prior to having a baby, we had to be so adamant about scheduling our date nights to ensure we would make them a priority …more

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The Artistic Movement in the Brighton Howell Area

Please enjoy this guest blog from local artist, Kelly Beacome, as well as photographs from other artists in the Brighton Howell Area community.     Hello, my name is Kelly Beacome. I am an artist living in Howell. My parents moved to Brighton in 1979, and I have spent most of my life in this …more

Child in a kayak with national vacation day logo

National Plan for Vacation Day

Did you know that 83% of American workers want to use their time off to travel? We don’t blame them! To celebrate National Plan for Vacation Day, we created three traveling personas: The Adventurer, Family Fun, and Food Lover. Check out our blog posts to see what each of these travelers could do with their …more

Brighton Howell Area Wedding Guide: Wedding Gift Edition

Just in time for the holidays and winter weddings, we are proud to bring you the next installment of our Brighton Howell Area Wedding Guide. Livingston County is full of unique businesses that can help you have the wedding of your dreams- from the dress, venue, flowers, food, and even the registry! Whether you’re setting up a registry …more

Fall Driving Routes In the Brighton-Howell Area

It’s the time of year when the leaves start changing color, the wind starts blowing a cool, crisp breeze, and the kids are getting ready to go back to school. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have one last bit of fun before the winter comes in! Here are some great places to drive and …more

Brighton-Howell Area Wedding Guide: Wedding Food Edition

We love our local dining are excited to bring you the next installment of our Brighton-Howell Area Wedding Guide. Livingston County is full of unique businesses that can help you have the wedding of your dreams- from the dress, venue, flowers, food, and even the registry! Let us help you plan your perfect wedding with …more

The History of Brewery Becker

Brewery Becker is a staple in Brighton. We spoke to the owner and brewmaster, Matt Becker. He gave us more information on the history of Brewery Becker, the building, and a sneak peek and what’s to come for the business! History of the Brewery Becker Building The Western House is a three-story, Italianate, brick structure …more

Fresh Food Options in the Brighton-Howell Area

Visiting a new town doesn’t mean you can’t have a fresh, healthy meal! Livingston County is home to four farmers markets, tons of farms, and plenty of farm-to-table food options for you and your family to enjoy during your trip to the Brighton-Howell Area. Farmers Markets On weekends in May through October, you can visit …more