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Summer in Ann Arbor. It’s the time of the year that reminds all of Ann Arbor’s residents why they live in a place where there are 9 long months of winter. Among a wide variety of unique, and fun activities, the Ann Arbor Summer Festival stands out year after year as an event, or rather a series of events, that never fails to disappoint. The Ann Arbor Summer Festival (A2SF) has been running for more than 30 years, and is home to the nearly 80,000 patrons that attend some part of the festival each … read more

Written by Natalie Gadbois, Bivouac Boutique salespersonCropped FlaresEvery summer trends list I’ve seen, from Harper’s to WhoWhatWear to InStyle, has one item at the top: cropped flare jeans, your newest go-to jean. Stars, like always rock-chic Alexa Chung, the eternally cool Zoe Kravitz, and even America’s Sweetheart Reese Witherspoon have been spotted sporting them, and for good reason. This funky amalgamation of two classic trends is notable in its simplicity. It’s the new retro: Audrey Hepb … read more

If you’re a ramen-adjusted college student like us, this weekend represents the once-a-semester chance at culinary tourism past more than just MoJo cookies: November 6-8, 2015 is the University of Michigan’s Parents & Family Weekend!Wondering where to go when your Mom asks the all important “where do you want to try tonight?” Bivouac Eats has your back. Click the links below to check out out restaurant review series highlighting some of Ann Arbor’s best! Restaurants listed in no particular order … read more

Today on #WellnessWednesday: Goji Berry Oats with Sarah W. (@oatsandwoes)Recipe: Rolled oats made with vanilla almond milk, topped with coconut, blueberries, raspberries, Justin’s almond butter and Navitas Naturals goji berries.Goji berries are the most nutritionally dense fruit on Earth, containing all essential amino acids, the highest protein content of any fruit and 15 X the iron of spinach.” … read more

It’s no secret we’re fans of SavCo. From delectable tapas at Aventura to mouthwatering steaks at Sava’s Restaurant, we’ve time and time again sung the praises of Ann Arbor local Sava Lelcaj and her ambitious, thriving mission to improve the world by first improving its nutrition. While we’re sure no one at SavCo would protest if you ate three meals a day at one of their fabulous restaurants, SavCo has never been about putting a healthy lifestyle out of reach for the average Ann Arborite. In 2011 … read more