Let’s have a show of hands…Who wanted to runaway with the circus when they were little? Who wants to still runaway with the circus? I’ve always been enamored by the circus. The people flying through the air, standing on the back of a horse as it gallops around the ring, the strength, the agility, the [...]

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 [...]

Being a science geek, I love museums. Love them! And my husband, being the creative mind that he is, loves art and science. So, we’d gladly spend a vacation strolling through museum after museum. Unfortunately, our kids are pretty young and can only tolerate a museum or gallery for so long. Well, maybe it’s more [...]

It’s just not a typical day in our house if I’m not hearing my four year old talking about Handy Manny.  Seriously.  She loves to pretend that Manny is coming over to play or to fix things, is making cards for him, and talks about how she is going to marry him!  Yes, marry him!!! [...]