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🌲 Big dreams are sprouting in the woods of western Michigan 🌲
By Michelle Allen 💚 I’m building something rooted in love, legacy, and nature—The Willow Lodge, a rustic retreat where guests can unplug, reconnect, and feel at home among the trees. With heart, hope, and family hands, this dream is finally taking shape. I’ve launched a GoFundMe campaign to help bring it to life, and every Continue reading
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🌿🥄 Whispering Willow Kitchen — A Space for Flavor, Memory, and Intention 🥄🌿
Whispering Willow Kitchen — A Space for Flavor, Memory, and Intention By Michelle Allen As I take my first steps as a Pampered Chef Consultant, I’m realizing this is more than just a business—it’s the blossoming of a dream I’ve carried for years. Whispering Willow Kitchen isn’t just about cookware or recipes. It’s about the Continue reading
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🍽️ “Was That Bite Worth the Price?” 💸
By Michellle Allen We’ve all had meals that left a lasting impression—sometimes for the flavor, sometimes for the price tag. 😅 So here’s a question I’ve been reflecting on lately: What’s the most money you’ve ever spent on a meal… and was it worth it? For me, it wasn’t just about the fancy dish or Continue reading
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🌿 30 Things That Make Me Happy
🌿 Finding Joy in the Small Things By Michelle Allen 🌿 Finding Joy in the Small Things Sometimes happiness doesn’t announce itself with fireworks. It comes gently—wrapped in the laughter of grandchildren echoing through the yard, in the long-awaited hug that melts away weeks of distance, in the flicker of twilight candles and the whisper Continue reading
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Echoes of the Past: The Story of My Ancestry (Allen)🪶Sacred Names, Silent Strength: Tracing Our Anishinaabe Path
Every family holds a story—woven through generations, shaped by resilience, migration, and quiet devotion. Mine begins with whispered names and faded photographs, with memories passed down like heirlooms. This blog is where I begin to trace those voices and preserve the legacy they left behind. From the Kieslichs of Prussia to the Newberrys of Michigan,… Continue reading
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Echoes of the Past: The Story of My Ancestry (Allen)
Every family holds a story—woven through generations, shaped by resilience, migration, and quiet devotion. Mine begins with whispered names and faded photographs, with memories passed down like heirlooms. This blog is where I begin to trace those voices and preserve the legacy they left behind. From the Kieslichs of Prussia to the Newberrys of Michigan,… Continue reading
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Echoes of the Past: The Story of My Ancestry (Newberry/LaFleur)
Every family holds a story—woven through generations, shaped by resilience, migration, and quiet devotion. Mine begins with whispered names and faded photographs, with memories passed down like heirlooms. This blog is where I begin to trace those voices and preserve the legacy they left behind. From the Kieslichs of Prussia to the Newberrys of Michigan,… Continue reading
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🌲 Help Launch The Willow Lodge – A Rustic Retreat Rooted in Story & Nature 🌲
Organizer: Michelle Allen, Founder of Whispering Willow Funding Goal: $12,500 Location: Newfield Township, Michigan 💚 The Vision Imagine a quiet cabin tucked into 20 wooded acres in western Michigan—a place where hunters, anglers, hikers, and weary travelers reconnect with the land, with their stories, and with themselves. The Willow Lodge is more than lodging. It’s Continue reading
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Echoes of the Past: The Story of My Ancestry (Newberry/LaFleur)
Every family holds a story—woven through generations, shaped by resilience, migration, and quiet devotion. Mine begins with whispered names and faded photographs, with memories passed down like heirlooms. This blog is where I begin to trace those voices and preserve the legacy they left behind. From the Kieslichs of Prussia to the Newberrys of Michigan,… Continue reading
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🥗 A Taste of Summer: Southwest Salad Simplicity
Whispering Willow Kitchen — A Space for Flavor, Memory, and Intention There’s something healing about summer food—simple, colorful, bold. And this Southwest Salad? It’s been my easy go-to when life feels too heavy and dinner needs to feel like a win. Bright, nourishing, no fuss. It reminds me that a good meal doesn’t need to Continue reading
