I grew up in small town Northern Michigan. A cozy little town with absolutely nothing to do. I remember the first time I came to Grand Rapids. It was my senior year of high school and I was coming down to do a college visit. I remember being in awe of it’s beauty and intimidated [...]

With so much talk of holiday wish lists and gift guides floating around online, the topic of “the worst gift you ever received” is usually not far behind.  It can be fun to compare our worst gifts with those around us in hopes of getting a good chuckle out of it all.  I remember receiving [...]

Do you consider yourself a “holiday giver” or a “year-round giver”? Or maybe you’re both. Here’s the distinction — a “holiday giver” is someone who does just that, gives during the holidays. Sure they may give here and there throughout the year but their big donating time happens from Thanksgiving to Christmas. Donating money to [...]

This should probably go under one of my Mommy Confessions because I am so terrible about displaying photos of my kids around my house.  It’s not that I don’t love having pictures of my girls on my walls or displayed on shelves, it’s just that I’m so bad about actually printing and then framing those [...]

One of my favorite ways to celebrate Earth Day is to be reminded of the awesomeness of our planet.  The power that can be found in a sand storm across the African desert.  The playfulness of a mother polar bear as she emerges from her den at the onset of Spring. The sense of community [...]

It’s Earth Week!  Ok, I know that technically it’s just supposed to be Earth Day (April 22) but, I figure if I can declare the week of my birthday my Birthday Week, so can the Earth!  So we’re going to celebrate Earth Week here at Stacey Says with some fun posts! I’m going to go [...]

This morning I was up and showering before the rest of the family made their way out of bed. I had my sneakers on and was leaving the house before breakfast hit the table. An hour later I was freezing as my thin fleece pullover was no match for the wind whipping across the lake, [...]

Easter is only a few days away…are you still scrambling for ideas of what to stuff those baskets with?  If you’re looking for something to pack in there, in between the fake grass and candy, might I suggest movies! DVDs are a great solution for what to get the older kids (or husband) and, since [...]

In October of last year I received news that an old college friend and sorority sister had given birth to her first child.  A son.  Olin.  Three months early. I’ve spent the past 5 months following along on their journey through their blog, Facebook updates, and pictures.  Often heartbreaking, but always inspiring.  tubes. doctors. first [...]

Remember when I said that I loved Easter?  Honestly, it takes everything within me not to buy Easter candy every single time I go to the store!  Well, I am so excited that my love for all things Easter has led me to a way that I can give back this year!!! This Easter, Hershey’s [...]