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Grand Rapids is one of Michigan’s most vibrant and rich cities. It’s cultural events, world-renown art, museums and historical sites give the city a special place in my heart. Every year we attend both the Art Festival and Comedy Festival. As … Read more
I received my Samsung Galaxy S4 about a year ago and from that point on, I was a loyal Galaxy user. I shared it with friends, I bragged it up – I even converted both of my sisters. So you … Read more
Coming from the Samsung Galaxy S4, I knew there would be many new things to love about the Samsung Galaxy S5 – its water resistance, S Health, and Multi-Tasking Features just to name a few. But I was most interested … Read more
My husband’s family has not been on a destination family vacation in over a decade – which means I’ve never been on one with them. So you can imagine how excited I was when I finally talked them into coming … Read more
Spring has finally arrived in Michigan with temperatures reaching into the low 80’s on the sunniest of days. My family has caught spring fever something feirce. We just want to spend our days playing outside, doing yard work, barbecuing and … Read more
For decades Americans have been told that to live a healthy lifestyle and remain physically fit we must follow one simple rule: eat less and exercise more. But the problem isn’t that simple, and isn’t that the way it usually … Read more
It’s less than a week to Easter and the Easter Bunny had not prepared a single basket for our house! Walking down the aisles of our supermarket, he looked high and low at the Easter supplies. Tall baskets, small baskets … Read more
I was an Apple user for years before my first foray into the Android market with the Samsung Galaxy S4. It was intuitive, ‘smart’ and could multi-task like no ones business. It was also the largest (although lightest) phone I … Read more
Everyone knows how much I geek out over new gadgets – especially new cell phones. So what better way to kick off my 3 week ‘vacation’ to Florida than with the delivery of a phone easily known for it’s entertainment value, … Read more
This winter Michigan has seen colder temps and the highest snowfall we have seen in decades. It’s also been one of the saddest, with numerous care pile ups taking far too many lives. As I sat watching the news each … Read more
With both our vehicles approaching the 200,000 mile mark, my husband and I have been thinking hard on our next vehicle(s). While we both appreciate different styles of cars there are a couple of things we’re in agreement on. We’re … Read more
There was nothing you could do to stray me from seeing That Awkward Moment. I was so excited about this film (and Zac Efron’s buttcheeks) that I actually went to the world premiere and a screening the next day. I was prepared for … Read more
Pulling the Dell Venue 8 Pro out of the box, I immediately took note of it’s weight (a light .87lbs) and size. It’s hard to make a bulky 8in tablet but it should be said that not only is this … Read more
Our bodies are constantly providing us feedback, but how well are we listening? Using the language of feeling or sensation, what we feel isn’t random or without purpose, but our body’s unique way of informing our mind of what we’re … Read more
The first time I drove the Kia Cadenza I fell in love. I was invited on a press trip to spend a few days getting to know the 2014 Kia Cadenza. We were able to drive it along a predetermined … Read more
When I first heard that Kristin Bell would be in Disney’s newest animated feature Frozen, I thought “Oh, cool!” I have no problem admitting that I’m a little bit fangirl for Kristin. But I didn’t realize just how tailor-made she was … Read more