Top 8 Ice Cream Places in West Michigan to Enjoy This Summer [updated 2022]
While many consider summer a time to focus on the “bathing suit body”, I’ve found that this is the hardest time of year to say no to sweets. There are
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3 Places You Can Get Creative In Grand Rapids
You’ve probably seen the photos, you know the ones I’m talking about, groups of happy people holding up Van Gogh’s Starry Night with a glass of wine in hand. I’ve
Kayaking The Huron River In Ann Arbor
Saturdays in Ann Arbor (especially for a #MittenTrip) are made for kayaks (in our case, a tandem) and the Huron River. Â I grew up in parts of Northern Michigan where
3 Reasons Zingerman’s is Ann Arbor’s Finest
When I was first assigned Ann Arbor for my summer #MittenTrip, I did some of the preliminary research that I’m sure most of you have done before – I asked
More Than a College Town: Best Things to Do in Ann Arbor | #MittenTrip
Ann Arbor Michigan is a vibrant city in Washtenaw County, full of amazing things to do, see, and explore. My #MittenTrip introduced me to some of the best things to
Summer Festivals Make Traverse City The Place To Be
My fond memories growing up in Northern Michigan are boundless of trekking through the tourists to enjoy the local festivals. Somehow, as an adult, I’m even more excited to be
Ram’s Apprentice: A Journey to Artistry
I moved back to Traverse City nine months ago, and happily there has been no shortage of interesting things to write about for The Awesome Mitten. When I found out
Made in Michigan: The Green Glove Dryer is a Great Holiday Gift Idea
No matter who you are, exchanging gifts is fun to do. The Awesome Mitten has made it easy for you by highlighting unique Michigan gifts that we would love to
2014 ArtPrize is Full of Surprises
There has been an inordinate amount of construction in downtown Grand Rapids this summer. Thankfully all of those projects are winding down as the city prepares to welcome nearly half
Bringing Michigan to the BBQ
The weekends of summer are filling up fast! As we all scramble to enjoy every second of sunshine, don’t forget to bring a dish to pass! I rounded up five
Positively Loving Patios in Grand Rapids
It’s something resembling spring or summer in Grand Rapids! There’s nothing better than getting done with work, school, errands or meetings and being able to sit outside. Maybe you sip
Getting Caffeinated in Grand Rapids: Five Awesome Coffee Shops
While everyone knows where to get a beer in West Michigan thanks to our Beer City USA status, beer isn’t the only thing brewing in this town! As a student
A Very Grand (Rapids) Valentine’s Day
I know so many people who bash Valentine’s Day as the worst offender of the greeting card holidays. And that’s okay. But since it has endured for many years, it’s
Givinci.com- Giving Reinvented
It’s that time of year. Santa ringing that bell loudly as you enter and exit every. single. store. Accidents in the parking lots because the yellow lines are covered with
Lamplight Music Festival 2013: Featuring Breathe Owl Breathe
Concerts are great. But you have to admit, it is sometimes a lonely feeling to stand in a sea of people watching a group or single person make music. Lamplight