Happy National Love Your Pet Day. Many of you have seen my dog Wrigley on Instagram (he even has his own Instagram account @thegrdog). Since today is all about loving your pet I thought I would share some of my…
My Top 6 Places to Enjoy a Glass of Wine in Grand Rapids
Did you know today is National Drink Wine Day? Cheers! I thought this would be a great excuse to share some of my top spots for enjoying a glass of wine right here in Grand Rapids. Whether you like sparkling,…
The Best Local Spots to Find Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts
Valentine’s Day is tomorrow! If you tend to procrastinate picking up a card or gift have no fear. I’ve rounded up some of my favorite local spots where you can find the perfect card, beautiful bouquet of flowers, or some…
Weekend Getaway: Hotel Walloon
With more snow on the horizon you might be dreaming of a warm weather getaway right about now, but have you considered a winter weekend here in Michigan? I recently spent a long weekend at Hotel Walloon, and truly experienced…
My Top 5 Tips for Working Out on Vacation
I think we can all agree that the best vacations involve sleeping in, relaxing by the pool or beach, reading a good book and enjoying some delicious food. I’m actually writing this post from Florida, and did all of those…
10 Date Ideas for Valentine’s Day in Grand Rapids
Pssst Valentine’s Day is just a few weeks away! If you’re starting to plan a date night (great job planning early) here are some of my top 10 ideas for spending Valentine’s Day with your significant other in Grand Rapids….
Local Finds for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! Instead of waiting until the last minute to find a gift, something to wear for date night, or a card here are some ideas to get you started. All of these items can…
Your Guide to Planning a Honeymoon in Northern Michigan
Wishing you a huge congrats if you’re recently engaged or planning to get married soon! I know wedding planning is in full swing for some (including myself) for weddings this year. On top of wedding planning we’re also in full…
Weekend Getaway: Chicago Restaurant Week
You guys know Chicago is near and dear to my heart. I spent five amazing years in Chicago after college, and still try to travel there as often as I can. Let’s be honest a weekend getaway from Grand Rapids…
My Tips for Wedding Dress Shopping in West Michigan
So many of you have asked me to share some tidbits from the wedding planning process. I promise this blog won’t become infiltrated with wedding posts. I did however want to share some tips I learned while wedding dress shopping…
My Favorite Sushi Spots in Grand Rapids
I’ve gotten quite a few requests to share some of my favorite places to enjoy sushi in Grand Rapids. So I guess you could say this blog post is long overdue on The GR Guide. Whether you love sushi or…
Winter Date Ideas in Grand Rapids
Looking for some winter date ideas in Grand Rapids? I’m sharing some of my favorite dates to try this winter season in GR!
