Did you know the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore was voted, “The Most Beautiful Place in America” by the viewers of Good Morning America? If you haven’t already this summer,
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The Summer Repertory Theatre is finally here, and promises two great shows to our community starting this weekend. Camp Rock: The Musical and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe The Repertory
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You’ve got visitors coming to town and you want to wow them with the fun that Grand Rapids has to offer. But how do you choose between all the great
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I don’t know about you, but I’m mourning the end of strawberry season. Every year I eat as many of those perfect red fruits as I can while they can
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South Haven is a great destination for a day trip from Grand Rapids! Just over an hour drive to beautiful beaches, a gorgeous downtown area with shops and restaurants, historical
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The Blessing and Curse of Long Hair My two daughters took after their momma and by the age four had long beautiful, flowing…tangled, crazy, battle-inducing…locks.  Argh!! Cutting the hair your
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Curious About Our Great Neighbors Across ‘the pond’? I don’t know about you, but I’ve noticed deal after deal landing in my inbox, offering a cruise across Lake Michigan to
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VIRTUAL BABY SHOWER If you’re pregnant right now then our Virtual Baby Shower is for you! This giveaway is open to any mom currently expecting a baby. The baby cannot be
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OUTDOOR DINING FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES IN WEST MICHIGAN Why would you want to eat inside when you can eat outside on such a gorgeous summer day? Here you’ll find
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Saying No to Your Kids Helps You Say Yes to Yourself I recently decided that “NO” could be the most important word in my life. I realize that makes me
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Did you know that thousands of people across the world come together online to play hide-and-seek? It’s true!  And chances are, the real-life treasure boxes (aka tupperware containers and Altoid
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Mackinac Island Is An Amazing Step Back in Time If you have never been to Mackinac Island, you really must go. It is a truly unique experience. My family had
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PLACES LITTLE KIDS CAN PLAY WITHOUT GETTING TRAMPLED With school out for the summer it can be a challenge to find places where little kids can play without getting stepped
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Dear Elderly Couple at the Grocery Store, Thank you for your kindness the other day. I’m sure you couldn’t help but notice the spectacle that we were, with the screaming
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THE LION THE WITCH & THE WARDROBE ON STAGE IN GRAND RAPIDS The children’s drama series at the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre will bring this story to stage live starting July 25
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