Coming Soon to Grand Rapids…Animal Adventures: Growing Up Wild! This Contest is now closed. Congratulations Elizabeth Stine! I’m (wildly) excited about John Ball Zoo and Frederik Meijer Gardens pairing up once again to bring Grand Rapids Animal Adventures: Growing Up …Read the Rest
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Get in Free to Grand Rapids Museums!
Grand Rapids does it again! Boy, do I love this city! [It's a year later and we're still showing Newsweek who's boss!] GR is truly a city of collaboration that knows how to work together to make things happen. ArtPrize, …Read the Rest
Snow Day Sanity Kit
Flushing ice cubes down toilets, wearing pajamas backward and sleeping with spoons under pillows pays off every now and then. And when a snow day is finally declared, kids rejoice. Moms do, too, except when one snow day turns into …Read the Rest
2012 Preschool Preview for Greater Grand Rapids
In our 2012 Preschool Preview you will find a variety of pre-K options in and around the greater Grand Rapids area for you to consider. We’ve included a wide range of programs, from movement-based preschools to preschools that accept 2 …Read the Rest
[January] With Kids for Less
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Are you looking for some family fun this January that doesn’t break the budget? Look no further! See the list below for fun low-budget outings with the kids around the Grand Rapids area. For even more ideas, head on over to …Read the Rest
GRKids Go Out: The GR Kroc Center
Every now and then you come across a treasure that seems too good to be true. We found just such a place this morning when we visited the GR Kroc Center on Division Avenue [just north of 28th St.] We …Read the Rest
Making Progress: reClaiming the Laundry Room
Remember this mess? If you missed it, last week I swallowed my pride and shared what my laundry room has looked like for too long. I asked for advice on tackling the laundry and you gave it! Amy Beisel Perrin …Read the Rest
GRkids Ask: Are Kids Too Young to Make Resolutions?
What’s your resolution for this year? Popular resolutions, according to USA.gov are drinking less alcohol, getting in shape and/or eating better, getting a better education, and saving money, to name a few. Most of you would agree, these aren’t appropriate …Read the Rest
A Creative Way for Kids to Make Thank You Notes
I don’t know if sending thank you notes is harder on my kids [who write them] or the me [the mom who makes sure it gets done.] Certainly, I want my kids to send thank you notes. After all, they …Read the Rest
New Years Eve in Grand Rapids For Kids
Young kids may not grasp the concept of a New Year, but they understand the word PARTY! Traditionally , New Years is adult-oriented with lots of restaurants and bars catering to the crowds. And now GR residents can even stay …Read the Rest
2011 Christmas Break [the 2nd Half] Round Up
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Welcome to the 2nd Half Roundup! We spent the first half of Christmas break eating, baking, shopping, wrapping, eating some more, and visiting with loved ones. My kids are still playing with their new toys, but I bet that will …Read the Rest
She Should Know: Hidden Dangers of the Holidays
Jennifer, an injury prevention specialist at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital works with Safe Kids of Greater Grand Rapids. She’ll periodically be joining us to help us keep our kids safe. Today she’s writing about Hidden Holiday Dangers. Read on to …Read the Rest
GRKids Create: Snowman Kit
Hands down, my favorite gift (received) last year was a snowman kit. The kit included a top hat, scarf, carrot, and some rocks. Our kit (minus the carrot) is patiently waiting in our front hall closet for this year’s first …Read the Rest
