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What to do when you feel like the only family in West Michigan without a cottage. There's a strange summer phenomenon that occurs here in West Michigan: Neighborhoods become eerily quiet. Kids that are usually out riding bikes, or playing tag, or kicking the soccer...
When I moved to Holland two years ago, one of the first things that sold me on the city was its farmers market. Even now that I have my own garden, the farmers market is still one of my favorite destinations, for two reasons: I can buy the things I didn't have the...
The Fourth of July is a favorite holiday for our family. What could be more fun than warm summer temps, fireworks, and celebrating our wonderful country and freedom? And like any decent holiday, it always includes yummy food—as well as adult beverages, if you're in...
To commemorate the Fourth of July, families, friends, and neighbors will come together to celebrate over patriotic displays of fireworks. While many know the potential dangers of fireworks, it's easy to overlook safety measures when you're busy having fun. In 2012,...
The Fourth of July is right around the corner—and with it comes food, fun, and fireworks! Looking for something to do over the holiday? Here are some suggestions. Celebration on the GrandFourth of July FireworksTwo hot events! One cool weekend! This year's Celebration...
Yes, I am staring at you. And yes, I am judging. But not in the way you are thinking. The first thing I wonder is why on earth you thought you could bring your two-year old to a restaurant at 8 p.m. and expect angelic behavior. Certainly, you had to know he was going...
On the heels of the May Grand Rapids ATHENA Leadership Forum, we wanted to get the perspective on the ATHENA tenet Collaboration from a Grand Rapidian involved in the community's social, creative, and entrepreneurial scene. Without question, we looked to Johannah...
According to the Safe Cosmetics Action Network, loopholes in federal law allow the cosmetics industry to put unlimited amounts of chemicals into personal care products with no required testing, monitoring of health effects, or labeling requirements. While some...
Summer has arrived! No more lunches to pack, kids to rush out the door, homework to tackle, and general school shenanigans to maintain. But even with all the wonderful aspects of summer, I'm still not sure whether to dance a jig, or pour more vodka into my jigger. I...
When sun and sand get to be too much, there's always plenty of shopping awaiting you in Saugatuck/Douglas. Cool down with a few trips into some boutiques for sundresses, beach towels, and sunglasses—and find a way to put them to good use. Here are a few selections to...