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Labor Day Bashes

Labor Day Bashes

A day off is a reason to celebrate! Backyard barbeques are classic. But if you're looking for new ways to enjoy the last few lazy days of summer with family and friends while staying close to home, consider these party ideas. Flick and Float Pop some popcorn, inflate...

Backyard BBQ

Backyard BBQ

Games, flames and delicious meals. Summer isn't over yet! Check out our Backyard BBQ Pinterest board for unique burger recipes, twists on traditional s'more recipes, do-it-yourself games and more! Campfire Cones These gooey marshmallow-filled cones offer a twist to...

Entertaining Locally

Entertaining Locally

Entertaining was something I lived out through my mother. Now, she was a true entertainer. She always had the matching plates and napkins set out at themed-style parties with everyone always "oooo, and ahhing" over her best kept recipes. I can tell you what made them...

Red, White and Lots of Blue: July 4th Waterfront Celebrations

Red, White and Lots of Blue: July 4th Waterfront Celebrations

When in Michigan, do as the Michiganders do: Spend your Independence Day celebrating along the shores of Michigan's lakes and rivers. Whether you're spending the holiday with family or friends, these waterfront celebrations have plenty of fun to offer for everyone....

5 Pumpkin Delights

5 Pumpkin Delights

If the only pumpkin you've had so far this fall is a pumpkin spice latté, it's time to shake it up. Pick up some pretty pumpkins from your local farmers market for your front porch, and add a few cans of pumpkin to your grocery cart for these quick and easy fall...

Unique Bachelorette Party Ideas

Unique Bachelorette Party Ideas

Happy bachelorette party, girlfriend. You made it. All those parties in college culminated in this BIG DAY. Put on your big-girl pants, and get your drink on! Of course, you don't want this day to be like all of those boring or overdone parties you've been going to...

Skinny Summer Cocktails

Skinny Summer Cocktails

It's summertime in West Michigan, which means it's time to dust off those cocktail shakers in your cabinets, gather up all of the necessary ingredients, and make these delicious, skinny cocktails for you and your friends. (Or just you. We don't judge.) Need a little...

Craft Beer 101

Craft Beer 101

At the recent Ladies' Pint Out, many West Michigan women expanded their craft beer palate under the guidance of microbrew enthusiast Amy Sherman. "It was a great event! I loved seeing so many different people enjoying craft beer, some for the very first time," Sherman...

Too Much of a Good Thing?

Too Much of a Good Thing?

After waiting seemingly forever, I finally harvested my first zucchini of the season—tiny, tender, and so delicious stir-fried with scrambled eggs for breakfast. But if this season is anything like the last, it won't be long before I'm serving grilled zucchini,...

Grill It!

Grill It!

The undeniable goodness a little charring on the grill brings to even the most humble of hotdogs is one of the things that makes Fourth of July cookouts so tasty. This year, bring that goodness to all of the food groups, not just the meats! Grill your cheese. No, not...