I’ve lived in Grand Rapids since 1995 and it was just last summer that I first ventured to Zeeland. Know what I found? A super cute downtown lined with local shops. One that stood out was Mom & Baby Again, …Read the Rest
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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
Saturday Spotlight: The Mud Room
My kids BEG to go to the Mud Room. Ever since we were lucky enough to go there at 6am one day for a FOX 17 promo, my son has been asking to go back. It’s such a fun, colorful, …Read the Rest
Saturday Spotlight: Academy of Music in Grand Rapids
“Mommy, that is teacher Barbara.” My daughter pointed and then quickly ran behind me to hide, as most 3-year-olds would. We had spotted Barbara out of context, in a shopping mall, so my daughter was taken off-guard. But within a …Read the Rest
Saturday Spotlight: Princess Pretties and Parties
If you remember, last May we had a Cinderella birthday party at our house. It was wonderful. Corey, the owner of Princess Pretties and Parties came to our house with an arsenal of decorations. She set them all up (and …Read the Rest
Saturday Spotlight: Little Posh
Looking to shop local? Looking to save money? Then consider visiting Little Posh! If you go, you’ll find that littlePOSH carries a wide selection of pre-loved apparel, sizes preemie to 16. They boast a superb maternity section, and have …Read the Rest
2012 Holiday Gift Guide for Local Kids & Families
The local businesses you love {and love to support this holiday shopping season!} have given us great gift suggestions for your family. From lessons to activities to toys and games, this list likely holds a few things for the little …Read the Rest
Saturday Spotlight: Serendipity Cupcakes
Last May, Serendipity Cupcakes made perfect cupcakes for my daughter’s Cinderella Birthday Party. Now, Lisa is baking for the Java Gym parties they having so much fun! From classes for kids to in-home kids parties where she brings the cupcakes …Read the Rest
Saturday Spotlight: Bricks 4 Kidz
My son is seven. I think that is code for “I have a LEGO-building maniac living in my house.” My 4 year old daughter is catching the bug from her big brother, too. That’s why I think Bricks 4 Kidz …Read the Rest
All I Want For Christmas is my PERKS Savings Card…{SALE!}
As part of my quest to reClaim Thanksgiving, I wrote about shopping on the sly. And here’s one of those items you can get now and set aside until December 25 {or whenever you have to give out teacher or …Read the Rest
Saturday Spotlight: Holland Aquatic Center
Did you know there is a water playground just waiting for you? The Holland Aquatic Center is open to the public and this all-indoor aquatic center is open year-round, 7 days per week. Featuring a water slide, indoor water park …Read the Rest
Saturday Spotlight: Invitations and Announcements by graphic i
An online, momma-run business, GRAPHIC I specializes in three main areas of design…IMAGES, INVITATIONS and IDENTITIES. Offering a wide variety of design services, we’ll provide the business logo, holiday card, event invitation and so much more, that is bound to …Read the Rest
Saturday Spotlight: The Kroc Center
The result of a tremendous donation from Ray and Joan Kroc, (think McDonald’s hamburgers here…) the Kroc Center is a gift to the community. If you have a minute, watch the Virtual Tour. The 90,000 square foot [green built!] multi-use …Read the Rest
Saturday Spotlight: Mom’N'Mia Quilts
Mom N Mia Quilts offers great gifts for babies, kids and moms featuring modern, designer fabrics – from burp cloths and bibs to quilts, my exclusive and original design Creative Kids Art Buckets TM and Wrap It Up Crayon Rolls …Read the Rest
