Happy first day of June! After the long weekend and the beginning of a new month it truly feels like summer is finally here. Oh and these 90 degree days are definitely feeling like summer. Usually I do a bucket…
End of Summer Playlist
I’ve been slacking on sharing my playlists this year. I LOVE creating playlists on Spotify for new seasons, events, or vacations. Today I’m sharing my latest end of summer playlist with some laid back songs. Do you enjoy making playlists?…
5 Ways to Make the Most of the End of Summer
I hate to say it, but summer is coming to an end. When you live in Michigan the summer season is something you look forward. And when the leaves start changing and the days get cooler you know it’s time…
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….
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…
7 Blueberry Recipes to Make This Summer
Anyone else obsessed with blueberries? I LOVE blueberries, and recently picked almost 4 pounds of them at Crossroads Blueberry Farm. So I’m revisiting some old favorite blueberry recipes, and also coming up with new recipes to use my blueberries. Scroll…
Arugula Salad with Strawberries, Pistachios and Feta
With the long weekend coming up we’re planning some bbq dinners with friends and family. What about you guys? I was thinking of a fun salad to use the fresh strawberries that are still in season and came up with…
Current Favorites – June 2022
I’m sharing my June favorites in this blog post! Many of these items are on my summer wishlist and a few of them I already own. What’s catching your eye these days?! The links below contain affiliate links. When you…
My Summer 2022 Bucket List
Summer officially starts June 21, but I thought why not get a head start? Scroll down to get the Summer 2022 bucket list that’s full of fun things you can do with your family or friends this summer. I’ll share…
My All-Time Favorite Summer Recipes
Hello summer! Summer hasn’t officially started, but I’m gearing up for lots of meals outdoors and trying some new recipes. With that in mind I also wanted to share some of my favorite go-to recipes during the summer months. Scroll…
Summer Vacation Ideas in Michigan
With this warm weather it truly feels like summer is quickly approaching. As a midwest girl born and raised I’m all about a Michigan summer. This is the season we’ve all been waiting for. When people ask why I live…
