Magnificent Birthday on the Magnificent Mile
The year that I turned 30 was an emotionally crazy year. There were lows, and there were highs. Having left[…]
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The Magic of Reading Harry Potter as a Family
My family started reading the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling over the last month, and we are all enjoying the[…]
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There is No Place Like Home
There is something special about where you live (or have lived) and the place you call your hometown. Simply put,[…]
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Grand Rapids: More Than the Beer City
Beer City USA. That’s what national polls and USA TODAY readers call my hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan. I suppose[…]
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15 Easy “On The Go” Breakfast Options
We love hotels that offer free continental breakfast, especially ones with hot dishes like waffles and eggs. However, we occasionally[…]
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Thatcher Park in Ravenna: A West Michigan Hidden Gem
During a recent excursion to walk portions of the Musketawa Trail, my dad and I stumbled upon Thatcher Park in[…]
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Goodnight Margaret
I just finished reading In the Great Green Room by Amy Gary, and I am just blown away! It was[…]
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Favorite Little Moments: Back to School 2017
The last couple of weeks have been a bit of a roller coaster. It’s back to school time, and that[…]
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Five Free Things to Do in Petoskey
Planning a visit to the northern Michigan town of Petoskey? Check out these free (or low cost) things to do[…]
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The 2017 Eclipse: I’m Not Over It Yet
Yeah, yeah. The eclipse happened already. Everyone is getting tired of hearing about it. It’s over already. But the thing[…]
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