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
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
Saturdays in Ann Arbor (especially for a #MittenTrip) are made for kayaks (in our case, a tandem) and the Huron River. I grew up in parts of Northern Michigan where
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
Before I visited Ann Arbor for my #MittenTrip this weekend, my impressions of the city consisted of college weekends with friends who were attending the University of Michigan. We always had
It’s easy to take the place you live for granted. I’ve enjoyed Hudsonville Creamery and New Holland Brewing Company’s products for as long as I’ve resided in West Michigan and
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
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
In case you haven’t noticed, the Awesome Mitten is looking fresh and clean with a brand new logo for 2015. Founder Alex Beaton pursued this change for a number of reasons,
Our 178th Michigan Birthday Bake-Off was a wonderful success this year! Submissions in the professional category included breathtaking pies, cakes, cupcake,s and the winner was chosen by the readership of
My positive attitude about the snow has officially lost the shiny luster I was determined to hold onto until spring. When the sun is out past 5:30, and I happen
No matter who you are, exchanging gifts is fun to do. The Awesome Mitten has made it easy for you by highlighting gifts that we would love to receive ourselves. These
We know Awesome Mitten readers love things that go bump in the night! Michigan is many things: beautiful, seasonal, diverse, agricultural, and full of delicious beer, food and people who
Welcome to Traverse City through the eyes of a (sorta) newcomer! I grew up in the area and after eight years in Grand Rapids, I felt the pull of Northern
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
As we near the end of August, kids around the Mitten unite in disappointment about the inevitable return to school, college, and cold weather (*burrr*). For the sixth year, Grand
While Coast Guard Festival is a huge hot button term around Grand Haven, drawing in over 300,000 visitors this summer alone, September is all about salmon in West Michigan. September
Picture this. You wake up at your hotel or campground in Grand Rapids. You feel super energized, your kids are going to be super well-behaved all day, and the weather
Although I haven’t seen many fireworks shows around the United States besides those in Michigan, I think we can all agree that no one lights up the night like Mitten communities.
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
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
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
It’s only February, but it feels like we’ve been living on a frozen tundra for MUCH longer. If we’re trusting it to Punxsutawney Phil, we’ve got at least another six
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
No matter how many times you hear the phrase “there’s an app for that,” innovators are still finding new and creative niches for apps. OZMOTT, designed by Joseph Walker and
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
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