Everyone Has Been That Green Girl

Everyone Has Been That Green Girl

This Broadway season, Wicked debuted in West Michigan for the first time since the show’s 2003 premier. The musical—following the tale of the Witches of Oz, rather than the Wizard and Dorothy—has garnered worldwide attention and accolades for its storyline,...
Forced Couple Fun: Mazzo Cucina D’Italia

Forced Couple Fun: Mazzo Cucina D’Italia

Sometimes, when you find it difficult to schedule date night, you multitask and bring some friends with you! That’s what we did this month for #forcedcouplesfun. Every year, we carve a weekend out in the summer for our friends Jason and Janet to come for a...
6 Cringe-y Truths About Raising Middle-School Boys

6 Cringe-y Truths About Raising Middle-School Boys

As the mom of three boys within three years of each other, I really do feel like I have some expertise about bringing up boys. I even wrote about it a few years ago, when I shared my favorite tips and advice for those with little ones. Back then, I felt...
When Grocery-Getting Turns Violent

When Grocery-Getting Turns Violent

Today I came home from getting groceries, hands shaking and heart pumping. Now, I know that grocery shopping isn’t really anyone’s idea of a good time, but for the past few weeks my favorite grocery store in Holland has been closed for remodeling. My...
Bouncing My Way to Better Health

Bouncing My Way to Better Health

It was spring break this year when I first noticed just how fantastic my friend Maria was looking. Her leg and arm muscles were defined and she was quite slimmer in the mid-section. She looked … well … fit! Everyone in my group of friends knows Maria is an...