Parade of Homes 2022-Beautiful Homes Review

Wow! Parade of Homes 2022 may have showcased some of our favorite homes yet! Every house was absolutely beautiful and had some amazing features! We always love going around and seeing what home builders are putting out and the new trends. These were some of our favorites! House #26-Heartland Builders-Rockford: This was cool to see…

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Top Tips for a Fun Road Trip!

A road trip is the quintessential American vacation. Whether one day or multiple days, make sure you are set up for success on the road ahead!  Build in some flexibility-You never know what may happen on the road. Hopefully you don’t have an emergency, but if you have time built into your schedule, it will…

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Grand Rapids Zoos and Animal Parks

Grand Rapids is what some might refer to as, “The smallest big city.” We have so many things here that usually are only reserved for the really big cities! There are colleges galore, a massive exhibition center, hockey team, minor league baseball team, high-end museums and colleges, and zoos! We have not one, but 2…

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Winter Sports Hot Spots Around West Michigan

Winter is here! We love being active and outside, and snow won’t keep us from doing that! Like every season in Michigan, there are tons of activities and places to explore outside! So grab your winter gear and hit up one of these winter sports hot spots! Cannonsburg, Grand Rapids: One of the most popular…

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Best of West Michigan: Parks and Trails

We love getting outside and exploring the beauty and diversity of West Michigan and what better way to do that than at some of the hundreds of parks here! Below are just a few of our team favorites! These parks offer everything from scenic hiking trails, to bike paths, to playgrounds for the kids! Beth’s…

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Best CrossFit Gym in West Michigan-CrossFit Allendale

Whether you are looking to get in better shape or have just moved to the area and need a home CrossFit gym, CrossFit Allendale is one of the best! The facilities are top-notch and the community is so supportive! Our own Kevin Ahrens has been a member there for several years and absolutely loves it!…

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8 Splash Pads and Pools to Stay Cool in Grand Rapids

Looking for some ways to beat the heat this summer? Check out these fun Splash Pads and Pools in Grand Rapids! Splash Pads Splash pads are very popular especially with young kids! They usually have a variety of water features from small fountains from the ground to dumping buckets. This gives kids a variety of…

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Prepare Your Garden for Spring

Spring is here along with a new growing season. It’s time to get everything ready for new bedding plants, a beautiful summer lawn, and thriving trees and shrubbery. Hit all the points on this checklist, and your garden be set to go. Make a Plan A beautiful garden needs lots of preparation and maintenance. Develop…

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Adventure Challenge Date Night

What is a great Christmas gift for a newlywed couple that has been together for 10 years? Well, my husband, Travis bought us the Couples Adventure Challenge book. This book has a combination of DIY date night ideas or you get a box kit from the company to complete the date. There are 50 date…

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Date Night Fun During COVID Times

COVID has affected many of our usual plans but it doesn’t mean we can’t still keep date nights alive! My wife and I headed out for a night “on the town” in our home city of Grandville. We packed our Yeti cooler with some appetizers and drinks and headed to the bowling alley for a…

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