11 Exciting School Birthday Treat Ideas that Aren’t Cupcakes

February 4, 2021 February 4, 2021 / By Stephanie Kozlowicz

Beyond Cupcakes: Creative School Birthday Treats Clearly, birthday treats are an important feature of any classroom. Like many things, treat …

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Feb 4 2021February 4, 2021

Great Start to Quality Always Helps me Find Safe Child Care. Here are 6 Tips for Choosing the Best Provider.

November 9, 2020 November 9, 2020 / By Stephanie Kozlowicz

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I Hated Meal Planning – Until I Learned These 11 Tricks

October 5, 2020 October 5, 2020 / By Stephanie Kozlowicz / fastlane parenting hacks

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Oct 5 2020October 5, 2020

Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City Guide: Maximize Your Fun & Savings With These Top Tips

September 23, 2020 February 3, 2021 / By Stephanie Kozlowicz / Traverse City Michigan

Tips and tricks for families interested in visiting Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse City. Now with day passes, Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse City is even more accessible to families. Enjoy an incredible waterpark, bowling, arcade, food and more.

Sep 23 2020February 3, 2021

I Chose AppleTree & Gilden Woods over Another Childcare Facility. Here’s Why.

September 4, 2020 September 4, 2020 / By Stephanie Kozlowicz

Sep 4 2020September 4, 2020

13 Hottest Grand Rapids Food Trucks & Food Truck Schedule

June 1, 2020 January 20, 2021 / By Stephanie Kozlowicz

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Jun 1 2020January 20, 2021

6 Unique Grand Rapids Dates You Haven’t Tried Yet – Think Rock Climbing, Beer + Board Games, or Cooking Classes

March 3, 2020 December 18, 2020 / By Stephanie Kozlowicz

Liven up Your Relationship With One of These Unique Date Night Ideas

Unique Date Nights Feature Image Brush Studio couple painting

Mar 3 2020December 18, 2020

44 Iconic Things to do This Fall in Grand Rapids

August 26, 2019 March 15, 2021 / By Stephanie Kozlowicz

Aug 26 2019March 15, 2021

55 Mom’s Night Out Ideas Near Grand Rapids

August 19, 2019 August 19, 2019 / By Stephanie Kozlowicz

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The One Thing Kids Must do in Each Michigan County

June 25, 2019 June 26, 2019 / By Stephanie Kozlowicz

Jun 25 2019June 26, 2019

Eat Outside! Great Patios, Decks & Beach Eats for Outdoor Dining in West Michigan

May 26, 2019 May 4, 2021 / By Stephanie Kozlowicz / Grand Rapids MI

Outdoor Dining in Grand Rapids & West MI Hands down West Michigan has some of the best options for outdoor …

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May 26 2019May 4, 2021

8 Clever Camping Hacks for Your Next Michigan Vacation

May 15, 2019 May 15, 2020 / By Stephanie Kozlowicz / fastlane parenting hacks

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May 15 2019May 15, 2020

7 Tips for Enjoying a West Michigan Whitecaps Game with Kids. Batter Up!

May 6, 2019 April 25, 2020 / By Stephanie Kozlowicz / summer

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May 6 2019April 25, 2020

The Best Adult Mac n Cheese Dishes in Grand Rapids

February 4, 2019 May 1, 2020 / By Stephanie Kozlowicz

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12+ Cooking Classes for Kids and Adults around West Michigan

December 9, 2018 February 8, 2021 / By Stephanie Kozlowicz / dining

We’ve found over a dozen Grand Rapids Cooking classes for kids and adults. These are great ideas for date night, girls’ night out or for kids who want to learn their way around the kitchen.

Dec 9 2018February 8, 2021

Stephanie Kozlowicz

Stephanie is an adventurous wife and mom who loves everything about Grand Rapids. She and her husband have been together for over 15 years and can’t imagine living anywhere else. It's the perfect size city to find events for their family to attend, but also lets them get home in under 20 minutes. She also enjoys monthly date night, where you will usually find her at a local brewery.