Happy Friday! This has been a long and heavy week, so I’m looking forward to a weekend with zero plans. I put together some fun links below in this February weekend guide so I hope you enjoy them. Have a…
10 Experience Gifts for Friends & Family in Grand Rapids
Christmas is just days away! If you still need some last minute gift ideas this blog post is for you. One of my favorite gifts to give friends and family during the holiday season are “experience gifts.” Whether it’s tickets…
The GR Guide Book Club – September 2021
A huge thank you to everyone who joined in on the IG Live to talk about the August book club pick! My sister from Deals and Steals GR joined me to discuss “The Last Thing He Told Me” and we…
The GR Guide Spring 2021 Issue is LIVE!
I’m so excited the spring issue is finally here! This spring issue was so fun to put together with fun recipes, gardening tips, all of my favorite outdoor restaurants in Grand Rapids and so much more. I hope you enjoy flipping…
A Beer With: Erin Dressander of E+L Salon
I’m so excited to share a new “A Beer With” on the blog. I truly love this series, and interviewing some of my favorite people in GR (check out these interviews). Today I’m sitting down with Erin Dressander from E+L…
Parooz Holiday Open House + My Favorite Gift Ideas
Who’s ready to get their holiday shopping started? Parooz is one of my favorite local stores in Grand Rapids for finding gifts during the holiday season. Parooz is doing a Holiday Open House this Friday and Saturday (November 6 &…
The 411 in the 616: Trick or Treat
Happy Halloween week! Halloween is a big deal in my family since my mom loves decorating and dressing up. Typically we do a chili cook-off, trick-or-treat with my nephews and light our carved pumpkins. This year is looking a little…
The 411 in the 616: My Favorite Color is October
I’m so thankful for the sun shining on this chilly October Monday morning. Sometimes the sun is all I need for some extra motivation to start the week. I’m finishing up a few projects and working on the holiday gift…
The 411 in the 616: Last Week of Summer
Next week is officially the start of fall! With this being the last official week of summer, I’m soaking in these warmer sunny days. Mark your calendars because I’m excited to release The GR Guide Fall Magazine next week Tuesday….
The 411 in the 616: Saying Goodbye to Summer
Is it Tuesday or Monday? I’m a little confused this morning. The long weekend mixed with a night of not sleeping well has me feeling a mixed up today. Wrigley was really scared last night with the thunder and lightning,…
My Top Picks for Restaurant Week GR 2020
I’m so excited Experience Grand Rapids is kicking off Restaurant Week GR today – August 16! This is a great opportunity to support local restaurants, and also try some delicious food. With everything going on right now, these restaurants could…
My Favorite Classic Banana Bread Recipe
You just can’t go wrong with a classic banana bread. Am I right? I think banana bread is still one of the most searched recipes while in quarantine. I mean it makes sense to want to be in the kitchen,…
