Happy Monday friends! I typically don’t mind a little rain in the spring, but this constant rain yesterday and today just has to stop. I’M OVER IT. We honestly stayed in pajamas all day yesterday (which I haven’t done in…
The Weekend Guide: Vol. 30
It’s the weekend! The sun is currently shining, and I think I saw 70 degrees in the forecast. If that’s not worth celebrating I don’t what is these days. We’ve been working around the house today getting the side of…
One Thing I Love About Quarantine + A Few Things I Miss
My list is growing longer each day with things I’m missing during quarantine. I’m sure I’m not alone in feeling this way. Life before March when things were “normal” seems like forever ago. You know those days where you could…
Shrimp & Lemon Risotto Recipe
Get ready because this recipe for shrimp and lemon risotto is my new favorite. It brought me right back to the island of Burano in Italy it was that good. I tried this recipe a month ago, and decided I…
The 411 in the 616: Make Way for May
Happy Monday! I hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day weekend. We saw our mom’s from a distance yesterday, but it was still wonderful to celebrate them. Like I said before, any reason to celebrate is totally welcome these days….
The 411 in the 616: What Day Is It?
Clearly the 411 in the 616 didn’t make it out on Monday. But who really knows what day it is anymore. Am I right? I still wanted to do a 411 in the 616 this week so Thursday it is….
A Recipe for Brown Butter Banana Bread
Did you know banana bread is one of the most searched recipes during quarantine. I guess I’m not alone in making three different versions of banana bread since I’ve been stuck at home. If you haven’t made the cinnamon banana…
Where to Shop Local for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is right around the corner! PS it’s May 10 to be exact (in case you didn’t know). With everything going on right now, it’s a great time to support local businesses to find a perfect gift for mom….
The Weekend Guide: Vol. 28
It’s Friday! The sun is shining and the weather is supposed to be incredible this weekend. I think that’s worth celebrating. I’m working on some house projects today, finishing up some work on the blog and making time to enjoy…
31 Items I Always Buy at Trader Joe’s
How are you guys getting groceries these days? We’re doing a lot of grocery delivery options right now, but I really miss some items at Trader Joe’s. Cory has gone shopping at Trader Joe’s (with a mask and gloves), and…
A Playlist for Staying at Home
With all this extra time at home we’ve been trying to find ways to stay occupied. To be honest our weekday 9-5 schedule hasn’t changed too much. Both Cory and I work from home, so we’re used to this “stay…
The 411 in the 616: Spring in Bloom
Happy Monday! I’m so happy to see the sun shining this morning in Grand Rapids. We had such a great weekend enjoying the weather with a drive to Grand Haven, many walks around our neighborhood (I spotted some tulips), and…
