Grand Rapids Local Business Spotlight | Lifestyle Kitchen Studio

September 22, 2021

Lifestyle Kitchen Studio is a Grand Rapids based, family run business dedicated to great design, honesty, and integrity. Founded in the 1980s by designer, Susan Bloss, they are dedicated to great design, honesty, and integrity. LKS specializes in kitchen and bath design and bringing people together through intentionally designed spaces. Find out more here.

Grand Rapids Welcomes Back ArtPrize 2021

September 14, 2021

After a three-year hiatus, the highly anticipated and beloved ArtPrize is returning to Grand Rapids! The art competition shifted from an annual to bi-annual schedule in 2018 and COVID-19 interrupted plans for the event in 2020. So, we are welcoming the festival back to the city for the first time since 2018. Here is everything […]

Restaurants That are Open on Mondays in Grand Rapids

August 2, 2021

Have you ever made dinner plans or had a lunch meeting on a Monday only to struggle to find restaurants that are open on Mondays in Grand Rapids? Us too! Sometimes, it can feel like nothing is open, but there are some – you just have to look a little harder. Which is exactly why […]

Grand Rapids Local Business Spotlight | Pack Elephant

July 28, 2021

Pack Elephant has a mission to a mission to positively impact West Michigan by supporting local, diverse-owned businesses and artisans. Learn more or shop online here.

Staycation Near Grand Rapids

May 25, 2021

For many of us, COVID-19 has upended our travel plans and made it more challenging to get away. Luckily in West Michigan, we have many great destinations for a weekend get away within a few hours of the city. For a change in scenery and an escape to nature, one of our favorites is Wolf […]

How to Spend your Stimulus Check Wisely

April 22, 2021

President Biden’s first major piece of legislation, the American Rescue Plan, passed through Congress ushering in the third round of economic relief and stimulus checks. Aimed at stimulating the economy and helping those facing financial hardship, this round included $1,400 checks to millions of Americans and additional payments for people with children. For some, the […]

Grand Rapids Local Business Spotlight | Wealthy Theatre

March 22, 2021

Learn more about the Wealthy Theatre here.

Grand Rapids Holiday Guide

December 17, 2020

Still have Holiday shopping to finish? Look no further than Grand Rapids’ small businesses to find the perfect gifts for your holiday gifting. This time of year is usually the busiest time for many beloved Grand Rapids businesses, and while it may be convenient to shop online, supporting local has never been more important. Plus, […]

COVID-19 and the Rise of Home Improvements

December 7, 2020

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, most people have been forced to spend more time at home—a lot more time at home. Our homes have become our gyms, our offices, our daycares, our movie theatres, and often, our classrooms. As what we need from our homes evolves, many Americans have become quite dissatisfied with […]

Cluttercore: The Scariest Home Design Trend That Makes Us Cringe

November 10, 2020

Move over minimalism—maximalism is here. While quarantine ushered in many trends and new design ideas, one of the most out there may just be “cluttercore” design style. Going against just about every organization principle we’ve been taught our whole lives, Gen Z has decided to spice things up with an intentionally cluttered aesthetic. This organized […]