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NOVEMBER 2025
Home insurance rates up by 76% in some states
Over the last 6 years, home insurance rates have increased by up to 76% in some states. Between inflation, costlier repairs, and extreme weather, premiums are climbing fast – but that doesn’t mean you have to overpay. Many homeowners are saving hundreds a year by switching providers. Check out Money’s home insurance tool to compare companies and see if you can save.
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Shawn’s Sweet Treats — Michigan Snack Box
A Taste of the Mitten, Packed with Pure Michigan Pride
Looking for the perfect gift for a homesick Michigander — or just someone who loves great snacks? The Made in Michigan Snack Box from Shawn’s Sweet Treats (Caledonia, MI) delivers a bite-sized tour of the Great Lakes State, all wrapped up in one delicious, hand-packed box.
Each box is filled with Michigan-made favorites from beloved brands like Kellogg’s, Kar’s Nuts, and Great Lakes Potato Chip Company, plus regional classics like Vernors Ginger Ale and Rice Krispy Treats straight from Battle Creek. It’s nostalgia, comfort, and hometown flavor all in one.
Every snack box includes an assortment of ten fresh, full-sized treats — from kettle chips and trail mix to cookies, crackers, and cereal — and even comes with a personalized message printed inside the lid. Each order is made to order, ships fast and fresh, and arrives ready to gift.
Whether you’re sending it to a college student, gifting a taste of home to family out of state, or treating yourself to a little Michigan-made joy, Shawn’s Sweet Treats has you covered.
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From Vernors to Great Lakes Chips — it’s Pure Michigan, one snack at a time.
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