Happy Monday everyone! Ahhh it feels so good to get back in the swing of things after being gone last week. I’m sure many of you saw I was in Venice, Italy last week, and let me tell you it…
The 411 in the 616: Happy Earth Day!
Welcome to a new week! I hope you had a wonderful Easter weekend spent with friends and family. The weather was glorious so we took full advantage of being outside as much as possible. My nephews had a fun time…
The 411 in the 616: Goodbye Snow
Guys, did it really snow yesterday or am I dreaming? I guess it was fitting for one of my favorite TV shows returning last night (I’m trying to remain optimistic here). My nephew absolutely loved the return of snow, and…
Spring Date Ideas in Grand Rapids
Spring has sprung here in Grand Rapids! With the weather changing and warmer weather ahead it’s time to explore some new ideas for date night. Here are some date ideas (approved by Cory) for this new season. Enjoy! Dinner at…
30 Things You Might Not Know About Me
Since it’s my birthday this week I thought I would share a few things you might not know about me on the the blog today. I hope you enjoy learning something new about me, and feel free to ask questions…
My Favorite Dog Essentials in Grand Rapids
Happy National Love Your Pet Day. Many of you have seen my dog Wrigley on Instagram (he even has his own Instagram account @thegrdog). Since today is all about loving your pet I thought I would share some of my…
My Top 6 Places to Enjoy a Glass of Wine in Grand Rapids
Did you know today is National Drink Wine Day? Cheers! I thought this would be a great excuse to share some of my top spots for enjoying a glass of wine right here in Grand Rapids. Whether you like sparkling,…
My Tips for Wedding Dress Shopping in West Michigan
So many of you have asked me to share some tidbits from the wedding planning process. I promise this blog won’t become infiltrated with wedding posts. I did however want to share some tips I learned while wedding dress shopping…
My Favorite Sushi Spots in Grand Rapids
I’ve gotten quite a few requests to share some of my favorite places to enjoy sushi in Grand Rapids. So I guess you could say this blog post is long overdue on The GR Guide. Whether you love sushi or…
Winter Date Ideas in Grand Rapids
Looking for some winter date ideas in Grand Rapids? I’m sharing some of my favorite dates to try this winter season in GR!
Why I Make My Workouts a Priority During the Holidays
With Christmas right around the corner fitting in a workout at the gym can be a struggle. Trust me I totally get it having a busy schedule during the holidays. With shopping, errands and travel the holidays can feel a…
Grand Rapids Winter Bucket List 2018
Oh hello again winter! Those of you who know me well know that winter is my least favorite season mostly because I hate being cold. But, that isn’t going to stop me or you from having a great winter here…