Happy Monday! I hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day weekend. We saw our mom’s from a distance yesterday, but it was still wonderful to celebrate them. Like I said before, any reason to celebrate is totally welcome these days….
The Weekend Guide: Vol. 29
Hello weekend! I know I’ve said this before, but it’s getting really hard to tell which day it is. There’s a link below that has some helpful tips for making the weekend feel more like the weekend. So today I’m…
The 411 in the 616: What Day Is It?
Clearly the 411 in the 616 didn’t make it out on Monday. But who really knows what day it is anymore. Am I right? I still wanted to do a 411 in the 616 this week so Thursday it is….
Dreaming of Mornings in Italy with Nespresso
This post has been sponsored by Nespresso. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I can still remember my first cup of coffee in Rome, Italy. I was studying abroad in Italy during my junior year in college for art…
A Recipe for Brown Butter Banana Bread
Did you know banana bread is one of the most searched recipes during quarantine. I guess I’m not alone in making three different versions of banana bread since I’ve been stuck at home. If you haven’t made the cinnamon banana…
Iced Dark Chocolate Vanilla Mocha Recipe with Nespresso
This post has been sponsored by Nespresso. All thoughts and opinions are my own. With the weather getting warmer in Michigan, I’m all about a refreshing iced drink in the morning. Anyone else? I love my morning coffee drinks to…
Where to Shop Local for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is right around the corner! PS it’s May 10 to be exact (in case you didn’t know). With everything going on right now, it’s a great time to support local businesses to find a perfect gift for mom….
The Weekend Guide: Vol. 28
It’s Friday! The sun is shining and the weather is supposed to be incredible this weekend. I think that’s worth celebrating. I’m working on some house projects today, finishing up some work on the blog and making time to enjoy…
31 Items I Always Buy at Trader Joe’s
How are you guys getting groceries these days? We’re doing a lot of grocery delivery options right now, but I really miss some items at Trader Joe’s. Cory has gone shopping at Trader Joe’s (with a mask and gloves), and…
A Playlist for Staying at Home
With all this extra time at home we’ve been trying to find ways to stay occupied. To be honest our weekday 9-5 schedule hasn’t changed too much. Both Cory and I work from home, so we’re used to this “stay…
Our Favorite Recipe for Key Lime Pie
It was Cory’s birthday last week and he requested my family’s favorite key lime pie recipe. You might be thinking “gosh that’s a lot of work” or “I can’t make that at home.” Well trust me you can make this…
The 411 in the 616: Spring in Bloom
Happy Monday! I’m so happy to see the sun shining this morning in Grand Rapids. We had such a great weekend enjoying the weather with a drive to Grand Haven, many walks around our neighborhood (I spotted some tulips), and…
