Today I noticed that a lot of our bed and breakfast guests were using (and still using now) the free WiFi that is available throughout the Inn.  It truly is amazing when you stop to think about just how spoiled we have all become in relying so heavily on the internet and the always-accessible WiFi capabilities of it wherever we go.  These days even fast food establishments and restaurants of all cuisines have added WiFi internet capabilities to the list of extra perks they offer their clientele.

Over the years, we have had quite a few specific requests for gift certificates and gift cards featuring our romantic getaway packages and our theme packages including the murder mystery weekends, wine lover’s weekends and cooking class packages.    So it occurred to me that we should just provide this as options in our gift certificates section of our website.  Today I added a couple of these options so that our bed and breakfast guests can purchase these options online.  While we offer many bed and breakfast gift certificate and gift card options, having these online means that it will be easier than ever for purchasers to order these online from our website if they wish.  Of course, we will always take these orders over the phone at any time as well.

Every summer season we try to harvest and capture some of the Michigan flavorful fruits so well known for the Saugatuck and South Haven areas of Southwest Michigan.  Blueberry season generally runs from July 4th to labor day and we always like to freeze quite a large quantity of them for use in the winter months.  There is something about plump Michigan blueberries that seem to brighten any breakfast for our guests.  This morning’s breakfast was a good example as we made our homemade blueberry muffins with some of the blueberries that we put away last summer.  Always a yummy treat!

Even though this weekend had a fair number of our bed and breakfast guests still enjoying the winter snow and winter activities, signs of warming temperatures and sun-filled days like today have me itching for spring.  The snow is melting once again and the forecasted rain overnight will likely help in speeding this process up as well.  Just hoping to see the bulbs peek out through the ground.  I know it’s too early for them, but still would be nice to realize that spring is that much closer.

We’re always excited when our murder mystery weekends occur on select weekends and this weekend’s bed and breakfast couples will certainly be in for a great weekend getaway.  Most of our guests checking in today will be participating in the murder mystery dinner package tomorrow evening here at the Inn.  This particular murder mystery is a gangster era theme when speakeasy establishments were prevalent throughout the  country.  It’s always a fun one and we are sure this weekend will be great as well.