Hi friends! I’ve been a little MIA on the blog this summer. With summer travel and a fractured foot I’ve been struggling to keep up with the blog. But, I wanted to do a new 411 in the 616 and…
Weekend Getaway: Knoxville, TN
Disclosure: My stay at the THE TENNESSEAN was hosted, and I also worked with Visit Knoxville. All opinions here are my own. Thank you for supporting the sponsors who allow me to continue to create content on The GR Guide. Ready for a…
Weekend Getaway: East Lansing, MI
Disclosure: My stay at the Graduate East Lansing was sponsored, but all opinions here are my own. Thank you for supporting the sponsors who allow me to continue to create content on The GR Guide. School’s out for the summer, but Graduate East…
The Best Strawberry Crisp Recipe
I think June might be my favorite month. With fresh strawberries at the farmers market, peonies in my backyard and long summer days it’s just the best. I recently stopped by the Fulton Street Farmers Market for some Michigan strawberries…
The 411 in the 616: Hello Again
I’m back! I took two weeks off the blog and I actually really missed this aspect of The GR Guide. I took a week off with my family in Glen Arbor for our 31st annual vacation up north. I’m sure…
The Weekend Guide: Vol. 57
It’s the weekend! I’ve got a lot going on today as I pack for a week up north. I’m so excited to make memories with my family in our favorite place. Just an FYI I will be taking a break…
My All-Time Favorite Summer Recipes
Hello summer! Summer hasn’t officially started, but I’m gearing up for lots of meals outdoors and trying some new recipes. With that in mind I also wanted to share some of my favorite go-to recipes during the summer months. Scroll…
Shop Local: Father’s Day Gift Guide
Father’s day is right around the corner (June 20th to be exact.) If you need some gift ideas for your dad, husband or grandpa I’ve got you covered. I put together a gift guide filled with gifts found a local…
Brown Butter & Sea Salt Crispy Rice Treats
Ok, if you love the classic crispy rice treats you’re going to LOVE these. The brown butter and sea salt really elevate these bars with a caramel, nutty flavor. I’m slightly obsessed with anything brown butter as you’ve probably noticed…
The Weekend Guide: Vol. 56
Happy Friday and cheers to the long weekend! I can’t even with the weather today, but at least the sun is starting to come out. We’re working hard on the backyard during the long weekend, and I’m sure we’ll attempt…
6 Self-Care Ideas to Try This Season
With the long weekend coming up I’m setting some time aside to rest and relax. We have a ton of yard work planed for Memorial Day weekend, but I’m also prioritizing self-care. I put together a list of six self-care…
My Favorite Recipe for Blueberry Muffins
My ideal morning includes a homemade blueberry muffin, Natalie’s orange juice, and a steaming hot cup of coffee. I just LOVE muffins in the morning and these blueberry muffins are my all-time favorite. I love the burst of blueberries, the…
