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I received a complimentary stay at the Hop & Vine Inn for the purpose of this post. All opinions expressed belong to me. I don't know what your impression of Bed & Breakfasts are, but I have always had two thoughts: They're for old people and they aren't kid-friendly. The Hop & Vine Inn, located in Fennville, Michigan, crushes both of those stereotypes. This boutique hotel meets quaint B&B has recently been taken over and has begun the renovation process. Owners Dan and … Continue Reading..
I am a Hudsonville Ice Cream brand ambassador. All opinions expressed belong to me. I recently had the opportunity to attend a fun event with Michigan-based Hudsonville Ice Cream. The company hosted a contest to ask people if they could choose a flavor of Detroit, what would it be? I went to the … Continue Reading..
One item that is always on our summer bucket list is strawberry picking. Not only is it practical because it yields fruit, but it's a fun excursion to learn where food comes from, and a great way to support local farms. Plus, let's be real: California has NOTHING on our Michigan berries ;) They … Continue Reading..
No matter what community you live in and how prosperous it seems to be, there are still children failing to eat three meals a day. This is something that is a real issue during summer when free lunch programs provided by the schools are gone; which, for some children, is the only guaranteed meal for … Continue Reading..
This past week, my husband and I celebrated nine years of marriage. Each year we try to take a mini trip, because to us, our anniversary is something to be celebrated each and every year! He is a runner and wanted to find a spring half marathon so we decided to loop a half marathon into our … Continue Reading..
The post below is sponsored by Goldfish Swim School Ann Arbor. If you follow me on Instagram, you may notice quite a few photos and videos near water. We live near lots of lakes, and my dad lives on one, so our family can often be found at the beach. The only thing is, my kids {ages 2, 4 and … Continue Reading..
Aging doesn't have a ton of perks, but gaining wisdom is definitely one of them. So today, on my 33rd birthday, I'm writing a post to myself, because let's be real: As we age, our birthday is truly the ONLY day where we can be just a little selfish, ya know? Today I'm going to eat all the food and … Continue Reading..
Nothing screams summer in metro Detroit quite like a visit to The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village. This place is amazing for kids, adults and history lovers alike, and always top of my list when entertaining out-of-town visitors. I've compiled a list of 10 reasons to visit this summer, … Continue Reading..
School is just about out for most schools across Michigan, which means one thing: Trying to keep kids occupied, whether it's all week long or just on the weekends. As the saying goes, "You only get 18 summers," so maximize your family time together with a local fair or festival, or an adventure to a … Continue Reading..
I may be a little bias since it's the month of my birth, but June is the best month. Not too hot, not too cold; not too rainy. Everything is in bloom and beautiful. Also? There is TONS to do. Lots of live music, the start of carnival season, farmers markets, and plenty of FREE kid fun. Check out … Continue Reading..
One of my favorite posts to write the past three years has been a BIG list of FREE summer concerts. First, because I love lists. Second, because nothing beats live music. Community concerts are the perfect way to introduce your child to the performing arts and let them burn energy by dancing and … Continue Reading..
It's easy to not let summer boredom creep in...Just make a bucket list! I love these lists for reminding me of things I can do with the kids throughout the course of our special time together. Our weekends are filling up quickly with weddings and road trips, but we hope to take in some lazy days … Continue Reading..
