Shopping in a Winter Wonderland

Shopping in a Winter Wonderland

The Grand Rapids Downtown Market will be glistening on Tuesday, December 5, for the annual Winter Wonderland Open House. Adults and children alike can get into the spirit of the season with fun activities, food, beverage and exclusive specials for holiday shopping!...
Family Food Traditions: Polish Pierogis

Family Food Traditions: Polish Pierogis

A little while ago, my friends and I were gathered around a few bottles of wine as I was explaining how my mother-in-law, who’s lived in the Upper Peninsula for 40 years, had spent an entire day teaching my husband and kids how to make pasties (pass-tees) from...
It’s Strawberry Season!

It’s Strawberry Season!

Never mind fresh strawberry jam, pie and shortcake—picking strawberries is a treat in itself. If you’re packing up the family for some good ol’ fashioned strawberry picking this summer, you have a unique opportunity to not just “treat yo self,”...
Local Resources for Kids and Parents

Local Resources for Kids and Parents

A beautiful thing happened this week: The sun peeked out through the clouds, stayed in that position for more than five minutes, and radiated warmth. You read correctly: Warmth—the snow-melting, puddle-creating, “all you really need is a light jacket” kind...