Hi friends! I hope you had a wonderful 4th of July enjoying the sunshine and extra warm weather. We spent some time at the MVP Athletic Club Pool, and a kiddie pool with our nephews to cool off. Along with…
My Favorite Ice Cream Shops in Grand Rapids
Happy July! Summer just screams ice cream right? With the holiday weekend on the horizon, and warm weather this week I’ve mentioned to Cory I’m craving ice cream. So where are some of my favorite places to grab ice cream…
The Weekend Guide: Vol. 34
It’s finally Friday! It feels like this weekend has been a long time coming for some reason. Maybe it’s because the days are still blending together or maybe it’s because we’ve been so busy around the house. Either way, I’m…
6 Easy Tips for Your Summer Garden
One of my favorite things to do during late spring is get my garden started. We love growing our own tomatoes, peppers, fennel and herbs that we can enjoy throughout the summer. I’ll be the first to admit I don’t…
The GR Guide 2020 Summer Bucket List + Fun Holidays
The summer bucket list is here! I feel determined to make the most of this summer after a long “stay at home” spring season. Agreed? There are still some restrictions in place so I tried to keep this in mind…
The GR Guide Summer Issue is LIVE!
The GR Guide summer issue is here! I’m so excited to share this new content with you. I hope you enjoy reading through this digital magazine, making some of the recipes or crossing things off the summer bucket list. I’ll…
Where to Shop Local for Father’s Day
Alright friends, Father’s Day is quickly approaching (Sunday, June 21 in case you didn’t know). Many of you loved the local Mother’s Day gift guide, so I’m also doing a gift guide for Father’s Day. if you need some gift…
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 411 in the 616: Welcome March
Welcome to March friends! I can’t believe spring is right around the corner (March 20 in case you’re counting down the days). We learned about our Enneagram number with Growing with the Enneagram, had a fabulous brunch at The Southerner…
The 411 in the 616: Greetings from Florida
Good morning friends! I’m currently in Vero Beach, Florida and loving every minute of the sunshine. I know it’s still cold in GR, but I’m sending you warm vibes today from Florida with a new 411 in the 616. We’ll…
The 411 in the 616: Winter Snow Globe
Cheers to a new week! Yesterday felt like we were living in a winter snow globe here in Grand Rapids with all the snow we got. Thankfully it seems like we’ll have a break from any more snow until later…
