I’m so excited about our January book club pick! This month we’re reading The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid. I truly love the writing from Taylor Jenkins Reid and enjoyed her other books including Daisy Jones…
The 411 in the 616: A Fresh Start
I feel like this is the first official week of the new year for me. With Covid and quarantine it’s been a rough start to 2022, but it’s never too late for a fresh start. I’m kicking off this week…
The 411 in the 616: Cheers to the New Year
Happy New Year friends! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season. I took some much needed time off from the blog and social media, and let me tell you it was definitely needed. It was refreshing to take 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 – December 2021
Happy December! In case you missed it, we discussed the November book club pick on IG Live this week. You can still watch our discussion or send me comments with your reactions to “The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue.” Kelli…
The 411 in the 616: Countdown to Christmas
Hi friends! The countdown to Christmas is officially on. If you’re still doing your holiday shopping I posted some favorite local finds in my Instagram stories today. On another note we had a great weekend cheering on Michigan, and congrats…
The 411 in the 616: Walking in a Winter Wonderland
I can’t believe how much snow we got last night! We took Wrigley for a walk and it was definitely like walking in a winter wonderland. I’m sorry I’ve been a little MIA from the blog and my email newsletter….
The GR Guide Book Club – November 2021
Hi friends! A new month means a new book club pick. The GR Guide book club November book is The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab. I’m really excited to read this book with you as I’ve heard…
The 411 in the 616: 60 Degrees in November…Yes Please
Happy Monday! It’s 60 degrees in November which is pretty amazing when you live in Michigan. I hope you also enjoyed the lovely weather over the weekend. We spent a lot of time outdoors going for walks and admiring all…
The 411 in the 616: Welcome November
Welcome November! October flew by and I feel like the holidays will be here before we know it. I hope you guys had a great Halloween weekend. We had so much fun dressing up as Keeley Jones and Roy Kent…
A Fall Backyard Bonfire Party Featuring Michigan Apples
This post is sponsored by Michigan Apples. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. When fall arrives in Michigan it can only mean one thing – it’s apple season! In case you didn’t know, Michigan happens to be…
The GR Guide Book Club – October 2021
I meant to share this post earlier, but our October 2021 pick for our book club is “We Begin At The End” by Chris Whitaker. I’m 3/4 of the way through this book and dying to see how it ends….
