A new month means a new book! Our August book club pick is The Retreat by Sarah Pearse. If you love a good thriller/mystery novel this book is for you. Sarah Pearse wrote The Sanatorium which both Kelli and I…
Garden to Table Pasta Recipe
Garden to table pasta? Yes please! My cherry tomatoes are exploding in my garden right now, so I thought let’s try a new recipe. I also had some corn and zucchini from the farmers market that needed to be used….
The 411 in the 616: Welcome August
Welcome August! I can’t believe July is done and August is here. I’m trying to be intentional about soaking in these summer days before fall arrives. Summer is truly my favorite season, and I’m going to try and knock out…
The Weekend Guide: Vol. 84
Hey friends! It’s Friday! It’s been a little crazy around here, so I’m looking forward to a relaxing weekend. The weather looks fabulous so a trip to the pool or beach is a must. What are your plans for the…
My 7 Favorite Beaches in West Michigan
Beach days are something I look forward to during the summer months in Michigan. When you live in Grand Rapids you have quite a few options for where to spend a day at the beach. So I thought I would…
The Best Blueberry Pie Recipe
My summer just isn’t complete without my mom’s famous blueberry pie. Honestly you can make this pie any time of the year, but with freshly picked Michigan blueberries it’s the absolute best (trust me). This pie brings back childhood memories…
