Hi friends! Thanks again for all your sweet messages and comments about our new addition this fall. We revealed the gender to our family this weekend. Stay tuned for that announcement on Instagram soon. If you haven’t been to the farmers market for fresh strawberries you’re missing out. My mom, sister and I made strawberry jam together on Friday and it tastes amazing! I hope you’re having a lovely summer so far and scroll down for a new 411 in the 616. What I’m Excited About This Week Head to Cannonsburg tomorrow for Taco Tuesday! Stop by Fresh Thyme Market this Thursday from 2-6 PM for their ..read more

Gosh, it feels good to let you in our secret…we’re having a baby! In case you missed that news on Instagram yesterday we have little one joining us this Fall. All of your DMs and comments have been so sweet, and both Cory and I wanted to say “thank you.” The last few months have been a whirlwind of emotions. It’s finally starting to feel real with this bump, baby movements and seeing the baby via ultrasound. We found out we were pregnant a couple weeks before our trip to Italy. So, if you saw me pictured with wine it wasn’t mine. Of course Italy was an amazing trip, but being there in my firs ..read more

I know this post is a little late…but I wanted to share our June book club pick! This month we’re reading Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld. I’ve been a longtime fan of Curtis Sittenfeld and really enjoyed American Wife and Prep. I’m almost finished with Romantic Comedy and I can’t wait to discuss this one with you. What are you currently reading? In case you missed it, here are the books we read in 2022. And, thank you for those that joined our May book club discussion! The post The GR Guide Book Club – June 2023 appeared first on The GR Guide ..read more

Happy Monday! I hope you had a restful weekend enjoying the beautiful weather and Father’s Day. We had a great time seeing family and watching lots of golf. The forecast this week looks hot which is perfect for celebrating the summer solstice on Wednesday. I’ve got a new 411 in the 616 with some fun events, my favorite things and more. I hope you have a wonderful week! What I’m Excited About This Week Enjoy a concert in the park tonight in EGR Collins Park from 7-8:30 PM. I’m so excited to attend Fash Forward with Max Mara: Spring – Summer Fashion Show tomorrow with the Van Andel Institute. Ce ..read more

Hello friends! I’m back from vacation in Glen Arbor, MI with my family. We had such a wonderful week together and I’ll share more in a blog post this week. For now I have a new 411 in the 616 with lots of fun events, my favorite things, and more. Scroll down to check it out! What I’m Excited About This Week Enjoy live music at John Collins Park in East Grand Rapids for their summer concerts in the park series tonight. Try yoga at the Fulton Street Farmers Market on Wednesday, June 14. Head to Founders Brewing Co. for their Beer City Dog Biscuits IPAWA release on June 14. Meijer LPGA Classic fo ..read more

Happy first day of June! After the long weekend and the beginning of a new month it truly feels like summer is finally here. Oh and these 90 degree days are definitely feeling like summer. Usually I do a bucket list at the start of the new season, but this time I’m doing something different. I created a summer joy list of things that bring me joy during the season. These aren’t things that need to be crossed off my to-do list, but instead little reminders of what I love about this season. Maybe you can relate to some of these and create your own joy list. When you live in Michigan the summer i ..read more

With the weather getting warmer I have my shopping cart full of warm weather finds. Check out my May current favorites below! The links below contain affiliate links. When you shop the links I receive a commission. My Current Favorites These pearl pendant mini hoop earrings from & Other Stories are perfect for summer. I have a similar pair and it’s fun to dress them up or down. To match the earrings this freshwater pearl knot necklace from J.Crew is the best. I can’t get enough of the new arrivals at Hill House Home. This scallop lace nap dress is STUNNING for an upcoming wedding or anniv ..read more

Hi everyone! The spring forecast looks amazing this week to get some yard work done. However, I’m still holding off on planting my veggie plants because the lows are a little iffy. I’m so ready for the spring to summer transition! How about you? I’ve got a new 411 in the 616 this week so scroll down to check it out. I hope you have a wonderful week! What I’m Excited About This Week Enjoy yoga at the Fulton Street Farmers Market on Wednesday, May 17th at 10 AM. Relax at Rosa and listen to a lunchtime concert from Whorled on Thursday, May 18 at 12 PM. Heritage Hill is doing their Annual Weekend ..read more

Hi friends! I hope you’ve been enjoying the beautiful weather this week. I’ve been loving all the pretty blooms on our neighborhood walks with Wrigley. I’ve got a new weekend guide for you with tons of fun links. So scroll down to check it out! Have a wonderful weekend and Mother’s Day. Weekend Reading Did you see Northern Michigan featured in Vogue this week?! I love these table setting ideas on Camille Styles. The Everymom has a great list of movies to watch for family movie night. I’m looking forward to seeing Air this weekend on Amazon Prime Video. I can’t wait for season 2 of The Bear! Th ..read more

This is the perfect week to enjoy a fun book outside. I’m LOVING this 80 degree weather today along with our May 2023 book club pick – Georgie, All Along by Kate Clayborn. I saw a review of this book from Beach Reads and Bubbly (which you should totally follow on Instagram), and thought it would be a great pick for book club. I’ve been enjoying this book so far and can’t wait to discuss it with you. Stay tuned for an IG Live book club discussion date soon! Here’s what we read in 2022 for book club in case you missed it or need some new book suggestions. And, here’s our book club pic ..read more