Things to do in Spring Around Grand Rapids

By Mark Deering | 03/18/2022

Spring is here and as Michigan awakens from her winter hibernation, the urge to get outside and be more active takes hold. There are so many great things that happen during the spring in the Grand Rapids area. From festivals to butterflies to sports, West Michigan comes alive in spring! Below are some of our…

Freshen Up Your Home With Spring Maintenance Tasks

By Mark Deering | 03/11/2022

Freshen Up Your Home With Spring Maintenance Tasks  After a long cold winter, the first signs of spring are finally arriving. You have seen those first bulbs peeking their heads above the snow, and you may have even seen a robin scouring the frozen ground for worms. The warmth of spring is right around the…

Cookies by Design-Community Spotlight

By Mark Deering | 03/09/2022

The corner of 44th and Ivanrest in Grandville is home to so many wonderful smells, but if you smell sugary goodness, it’s coming from Cookies by Design. They create the best cookies, cupcakes, fudge, and dog treats. With a variety of flavors and shapes, you’re sure to find something that you’ll love. We talk about…

Treadstone Funding-Best Lenders in Grand Rapids

By Mark Deering | 02/28/2022

If you’ve worked with us, you know that we recommend Treadstone without hesitation for your mortgage needs. Why? We simply believe they are the best in the business! We could tell you story after story about Treadstone pulling through with fast deadlines, helping our buyers get their offer accepted, and so much more! We’ve been…

What to Expect on Your Closing Day

By Mark Deering | 02/18/2022

There can be a lot of mystery surrounding the closing table. How long am I going to be there? Do I need to bring anything with me? Do I get my money immediately? We know these questions come up all the time, so we sat down and talked about what a closing day looks like,…

Supply Source Options | Community Spotlight

By Mark Deering | 02/11/2022

Our friend, Mike Miller, took us on a tour of Source Supply Options, and we learned a lot! It was so cool to hear how they’ve expanded and seeing hands-on everything that they do! With over 85,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space, they have been able to expand what they can do, and they are…

Best of West Michigan: Pizza

By Mark Deering | 02/09/2022

Who doesn’t love pizza? There are so many great pizza places around West Michigan that it can be hard to choose which are our favorites! You can’t go wrong with any of these places below! Grab some pizza and your favorite drinks for a great night out or in! Mike and Mark’s Pick: Peppinos Pizza-Allendale…

Unique Valentine’s Dates in Grand Rapids

By Mark Deering | 02/08/2022

Grand Rapids is the smallest big city in the Midwest and that means that there is always something going on every weekend and Valentine’s Day weekend is no exception. Whether it is entertainment, adventure, or something different you are looking for, Grand Rapids offers the perfect Valentine’s weekend date night. For the Theater Lover: Grand…

Noble Appliance | Community Spotlight

By Mark Deering | 02/03/2022

Appliances can be pricey but necessary expense over the period of homeownership. Whether you need to buy them before you move in, or one of yours died, you’ll eventually find yourself shopping for appliances. Noble Appliance can help you find the appliance you want for a fraction of the price of the big box stores.…

Boost Your Decluttering Motivation

By Mark Deering | 02/02/2022

Boost Your Decluttering Motivation Do you feel in control of the clutter in your home or does your clutter have control of you? The problem with clutter is that it will taunt you, calling out demands every time you walk past it. It reminds you there is one more task yet to take care of…

Nap Industrial Group | Community Spotlight

By Mark Deering | 01/28/2022

Nap Industrial Group (previously Nap Supply) has been out go-to for our business name tags, but we wanted to see the ins and outs of their operations. Started in 2008, Nap Industrial Group has grown from selling metal tags and other auto accessories to selling a wide variety of signs, tags, and vinyl! They are…

Our Favorite Pies-Deering Team

By Mark Deering | 01/20/2022

Pie is one of the most versatile foods around! Make is sweet or savory, fruit or a cream fill, fancy or basic-you choose how you want to enjoy it! Our team has been baking, cooking, tasting, and enjoying some of our favorite pies! Some of these might be controversial but they are all delicious! Beth’s…