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Get your Zoom on!   Every year in June, Downtown Zeeland hosts a 5k called the Zeeland Zoom! This year it’s on Tuesday, June 27th.   So put your running shoes on and enjoy this beautiful track that winds it’s way through the historic streets of downtown Zeeland. The race is professionally timed and there…

Greek Chicken prepped and ready all week! If you’re anything like me, life can get ahead of you. It feels so good to be able to prep meals to grab and go all week. Here’s a greek inspired chicken recipe that makes about 6 servings to keep in the fridge for you to eat for…

Area Artists and Area Art! The Holland Area Arts Council is a great space to go and see what some of the local artists are creating right now. It’s amazing to see what your fellow Lakeshore lovers can do.   Some of the shows happening in the next month:  Michigan Spaces/Michigan Places: Recent Paintings by…

Check Out Hope Summer Repertory Theatre This summer Hope has four great shows on rotation, as well as two shows that are geared toward younger audiences. The shows this summer are: *Descriptions of shows are taken from HSRT’s website* A View from the Bridge by Arthur Miller “As a longshoreman, Eddie Carbone is confident of…

In the Spirit of Memorial Day, and to prep for the 4th of July, try this cute patriotic craft. This little flag is the perfect way to add some American flair to your home. It’s made with paint sticks! Here’s what you’ll need: Glue Dots® Advanced Strength Dispenser or All Purpose Glue Dots® 10 old…

Use Plants to clear the air in your home!  Especially in these winter months, it can feel like the air in your home is not pure at all. To help yourself breathe a little easier, add these plants to your home. 1: Peace Lilys 2: Rubber Plant (It’s an plant from South Asia, not an…

Jean Maries, Tip Toes and Home and Company are hosting an event in the spring to show off the new seasons merchandise. It will be April 15 from 10-2. The party includes a plated meal, beverages and mimosa’s at Boatwerks! Every ticket holder will receive a swag bag with $40 worth of products and coupons.…

Just in time for St. Patricks day, try these minty green chocolate chip cookies. The recipe makes about 28 cookies.  1 cup butter, softened 1 and 1/2 cups sugar 2 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk 1 teaspoon peppermint extract (or more to taste) about 10 drops of green food coloring 3 and 1/4 cups…

On March 12 the clocks will jump forward! Make sure you don’t forget to set your clocks forward before you go to sleep on the 11th! Yes, unfortunately we will lose an hour, but it will be worth it for the extra light in the evening.

The Chamber of Commerce is hosting a wonderful event on the 29th of March on how to avoid burnout in your work environment. The seminar will be lead by Michelle Steffes who has 25 years of experience as a leader and team builder. The focus will be on practical ways to handle stress and retrain…