It’s me, Melody writing today Most of you know that we are in the midst of planning a Cinderella birthday party for a bunch of little 4-year olds with local company Princess Pretties and Parties. (Remember picking out the invitations?) …Read the Rest
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Here’s a Way to Combat High Gas Prices this Summer and Still Have Fun! The PERKS program by grkids.com!
Hi! Melody here! I’m so excited to be writing this post. It is the culmination of 2 years of hard work… Since grkids.com was born in February 2009, people have been asking for discounts to our sponsoring businesses. We’ve done …Read the Rest
Help Choose a Princess Invitation!
Would you take a moment and help us choose the best birthday invite for the Cinderella Birthday Party we are planning with Princess Pretties and Parties? You have all been so helpful in deciding on the rent-a-princess. Thanks to your …Read the Rest
The ULTIMATE Guide to Spring Break 2011 in Grand Rapids!
Spring break is coming! Are you ready? I have two points-of-view on spring break. 1) I ONLY get one week with my boys? 2) I have a WHOLE week with my boys! What am I going to do?!? I’m …Read the Rest
Cinderella Birthday Party Planning with Princess Pretties Officially Underway…And A GiveAway!
Congrats to Rachel, winner of the tutu bow holder! How often do you give your child a friends-invited birthday party? Each family will answer that question differently. How many kids do you have? What’s your budget? How much energy …Read the Rest
Not Your Mother’s Crayons – Colorful Creations for You at 20% off!
What’s the first picture that pops to mind when you hear the word crayon? Probably not this. I met Jeni online when I was asking around for Expo give away ideas. When I looked at her crayons online I was …Read the Rest
Smile! Photography by Michelle Leigh GiveAway!
This contest is closed. Congratulations to Sarah Starr! There’s a time for words. And this is not one of them. Just look at this! (You could win a FREE session with Michelle Leigh Photography! Okay, I’ll shut up now and… …Read the Rest
One Place I’m Comfortable Leaving My Kids
Holy Guacamole, I need a break! Between the trifecta of snow days last week, the husband out of town, and the sickness that is now residing in our home, this mom is whipped. I love my kids. I love them …Read the Rest
A Night at the JW…and Blast Factory Passes…Courtesy of Hop In Deals!
This contest is closed. Congrats to Carolyn and Tarra! It’s really not fair. Really, why is it that our personification of winter is an old man? And that there is a whole film devoted to Grumpy Old Men? Sure, there …Read the Rest
Get in Your Flips & Flops at GYMCO…We’re Giving Away a Family Membership!
January and February can be long months for anyone, but add cooped up kids to that mix and suddenly the stress-o-meter goes into the danger zone. On “nice” days when the wind isn’t whipping and the temps hover above 25ºF, …Read the Rest
What’s Your Sparkle?
Sometimes a mommy needs to get out, especially when daddy has been away for a few days! You’ve been there, right? Today (after the quickest shower I could manage) I found my 3-year old parked in front of the blaring …Read the Rest
Win 50 custom photo holiday cards from GRAPHIC I
Win 50 custom photo holiday cards from GRAPHIC I [a $48 value] Celebrate and share the special moments in your life with one of 52 fun, modern, unique designs that can be customized to fit you and your family today! …Read the Rest
Sundaes at Sundown! Support John Ball Zoo…
Here’s a chance for you to see the Zoo in a new way and support the Zoo at the same time! Thursday, August 12, 6:30pm-9:00pm $15 per person (2 and under free) See the Zoo in an entirely different light…twilight! …Read the Rest
