About

About Us

Welcome to Homestead in the Mitten, home to the Life Between Homes YouTube channel. We're glad you're here!

We're Melissa and Herb, a Michigan couple balancing everyday life in Metro Detroit with time spent at our 10-acre getaway in Central Lower Michigan. Most of the year, we're at home in the suburbs. When the seasons allow, we head north to enjoy the woods, watch wildlife, tackle property projects, and take a break from the everyday routine.

Our Story

Our journey began in 2016 when we purchased 10 acres in Central Lower Michigan. We dreamed of having more space, more quiet, and a place where we could spend time outdoors and enjoy a slower pace of life.

Over the years, we've discovered that our version of that dream doesn't mean living off the grid or homesteading full-time. Instead, it's about making the most of both worlds: our everyday life at home and our seasonal escapes up north.

That's where Life Between Homes comes in. It's a name that reflects how we actually live, from suburban routines and projects at home to maintaining our property, exploring the outdoors, and enjoying the simple moments that make our time up north special.

What You'll Find Here

This blog follows the same journey you'll see on our YouTube channel. You can expect stories, updates, and experiences covering:

  • Everyday Life at Home: Projects, hobbies, and the things that fill our days in Metro Detroit.

  • Up North Life: Seasonal visits to our 10-acre Michigan property and the experiences that come with owning land.

  • Property Projects & Maintenance: The work that goes into maintaining our getaway, from seasonal opening and closing to tackling projects along the way.

  • Michigan Outdoors & Wildlife: Wildlife sightings, nature, ATV rides, and time spent enjoying the outdoors.

  • Tools, Equipment & Reviews: The equipment, gear, and products we use to make life between our two homes a little easier.

Life Doesn't Have to Look One Particular Way

We're not full-time homesteaders, and we don't pretend to have everything figured out. We're simply sharing our experiences as we balance two places, take on projects, explore our interests, and enjoy life at our own pace.

We believe there's something special about having a place to get away while still appreciating the home and life you return to. Sometimes that means a productive day working on a project. Other times, it's watching a bird at the feeder, taking an ATV ride through the woods, or just sitting outside and enjoying the quiet.

You don't have to change your entire life to find moments of peace, adventure, and enjoyment in the life you already have.

Come Along With Us

Whether you found us through the blog or our Life Between Homes YouTube channel, we're happy you're here.

Follow along as we share our projects, outdoor adventures, wildlife encounters, equipment experiences, and everyday life in Michigan.

Thanks for being part of our journey!

— Melissa & Herb

Life Between Homes — Everyday Michigan life, from our home in Metro Detroit to our 10-acre getaway up north.