Traverse City Bound? Chateau Chantal has FREE Jazz at Sunset

We talk a lot about #GRDates around the West Michigan area, but with the National Cherry Festival coming up in Traverse City, I can’t help but dream of the Traverse City wine trails, too!

Chateau Chantal’s Free Jazz at Sunset season kicks off this Thursday, June 16, and is held every Thursday from [...]

The Best West Michigan Resale & Consignment Stores {Fashion & Home}

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I’m cleaning out my closet and found a few things that are worth consigning (some with the tags still on them!), so I asked a trusted source for some of her favorite West Michigan consignment shops. Here are some of the best on our list.

Rosa’s Closet (Wealthy St, East [...]

Frugal How-to: Anti-Allergy Cleaning & Maintenance Tips

I wrote this post while participating in a blog tour conducted by Clever Girls Collective on behalf of Claritin®. I have been compensated for my time commitment to the program.

I’m moving from my little apartment on the edge of the country (which I will miss!) to a house in the city (and [...]

DIY Wine Kit {Checking Off the Kitchen Challenges List}

I’m so excited about the nice surprise I got for my birthday! Thanks to The Bubba and a wine making kit from Siciliano’s Market on Lake Michigan Drive in Standale, I’ll soon be on my way to crossing another task of the 2011 Kitchen Mini-Challenges list. (I really need to get going on [...]

Frugal Cooking Focus: Kale {Fulton St Farmer’s Market}

This morning I met up with Jen from The Big Binder blog at Fulton St. Farmer’s Market.  There really are lots of frugal foods there. Some are from Michigan, some aren’t. They had cantelope for $1.00, lots of local asparagus for around $2.00/lb, and so much more.  Jen talked me into buying some [...]

Frugal Cooking Focus: Oatmeal {Easy Granola Recipe, too}

Cold cereal is expensive — even with coupons. I only purchase it when I can get the “healthy” versions for $1.00 or less. Even then, I consider Raisin Bran a treat.

I’ve been purchasing bulk oatmeal because I prefer a hot oatmeal breakfast, and have been making my own quick & easy granola recipe [...]

BuyWithMe: Staycation & Vacation Deals {We Used it in Boston}

I’ve mentioned BuyWithMe before as a another great resource for vacation because it’s not available for West Michigan.  I’ve been keeping an eye on it for an upcoming blog conference in Chicago, and I’d definitely recommend signing up for the emails if you’re planning to travel and want to save money!

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