Author Archive : Rachael R

Treasure Hunting: One Garage Sale at a Time
The sun is shining and summer is here. You know what that means…garage sale season is in full swing! A weekend passtime for millions of Americans, the garage sale can actually trace its roots

Sweet land of liberty…
A Beacon in New York
A symbol of the American people, the Statue of Liberty entered New York Harbor on June 17, 1885. Which means that this year is the 140th anniversary of her arrival in the United States.

A Tale of Two Mints
When most people think of the American gold rush, they think of the Forty Niners. But almost fifty years before California made headlines, another state would see its golden claim to fame. Sixteen years

Fasten your seatbelt…
Drive off with Michigan’s Innovation dollar
I want to start off by sharing a fun fact with you. Do you know where “car” comes from? Meaning “wheeled vehicle”, it’s actually derived from the Latin word carrus. Well, whatever you