Uptown Grand Rapids: Holiday Nostalgia Made New

Uptown Grand Rapids: Holiday Nostalgia Made New

Remember when the holidays felt simpler? When the season was less hustle and bustle and more about slowing down, coming together, and making memories? If you long for a little old-school holiday magic, discover Uptown Grand Rapids, where historic charm meets a...
Best Gifts You Can Thrift on a Budget

Best Gifts You Can Thrift on a Budget

Whether you’re hunting for the perfect gift for the holidays, treating yourself in the new year, celebrating a birthday or anniversary, or “just because,” secondhand gifts truly add a budget-friendly personal touch to any occasion. Gift shopping can be...
2025 Holiday Gift Guide

2025 Holiday Gift Guide

When you buy something handmade by a local artist or craftsperson, you can be 100% confident no one else at the Secret Santa will have a duplicate. It shows a level of care that goes beyond the shelves of big box stores. There are all kinds of gifts too, and this...
Galentine’s Day Ideas

Galentine’s Day Ideas

The time around Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to just be about romantic love—it can also be a great time to show the best girlfriends in your life that you love and appreciate them and their friendship, as well! Keep reading for some fun Galentine’s...
Mimi Fritz: Leading the Creation of Holiday Magic

Mimi Fritz: Leading the Creation of Holiday Magic

For nine years, Mimi Fritz, President and CEO of the Grand Rapids Downtown Market, worked as the director of the city of Holland Principal Shopping District. Included in that role was the creation, management and marketing of many seasonal events and programs, among...