Normally I wouldn’t consider myself a bargain shopper. I have lots of girlfriends who save tons of money cliping coupons or making the garage sale rounds each summer, but for some reason I just can’t get into it.
Last week I was out running some errands and passed Once Upon A Child, a children’s consignment shop in Grand Rapids. I wasn’t sure what quality of stuff I would find inside, but I decided to stop and check it out. To my surprise I found some really cute stuff, many of it with the tags still on it.
The Grand Rapids Ballet will open “The Nutcracker” this weekend at DeVos Performance Hall in Grand Rapids. I’m excited to partner with them on all kinds of special activities! Friday night I have the honor of being a guest, “Mother Ginger”-I’m excited and nervous to play this role! Then, this weekend on “Where You Live” we’ll take you behind the scenes of the production for all kinds of backstage fun! On Sunday there’s a special “Clara’s Nutcracker Benefit” at the Amway and the Sunday evening performance with our 100 winners and their guests!
There’s still time to save on Nutcracker tickets! December 8-10 The Grand Rapids Ballet is offering a special Maranda Rate! Call the Ballet Box Office at 616/454-4771 x10 and mention the password Maranda to receive Buy-One-Get-One FREE ticket to the Thursday, Dec. 17th show. You can also get Buy-One-Get-One Half off on other evening shows. Call the Ballet for complete details.
This is a such a great holiday tradition for many families! I’d love hear why the Nutcracker is special to you!
Our friends at Ferris State University Grand Rapids and Priority Health are each giving back to the Grand Rapids community. Here’s a look at how their employees are stepping up to help those in need.
One way you can give back this holiday is by participating in the Angel Tree Toy Drive. There are many West Michigan families who have fallen on hard times and need assistance this season…..it’s not too late to help brighten a child’s day. It’s as easy as purchasing a toy and delivering it to a drop-off location in your area. Click here for more information on the campaign and a drop off location near you.
Posted Dec 7th 2009 7:41 AM by Shari Steinbach for Meijer
Filed under: Healthy Living
This is the time of year when we have family gatherings, holiday parties and impromptu gatherings with friends. Whether you have to take an appetizer to someone’s house or you’re planning your own party, you’ll appreciate these simple, tasty appetizer recipes. I’ve tried them all and they meet my criteria of easy, affordable, healthy and delicious! Try a few and let me know what you think.
Posted Dec 4th 2009 4:27 PM by Amy Miller for Priority Health
Filed under: Health & Wellness
Paying $2 for wearing jeans is a common practice at Priority Health. And I don’t mind. It’s always for a great cause. What impresses me most though, is that our jeans days are organized by a group of employees who put together fundraising events all year long. They go out of their way to put together bake sales, company photo contests, coat collections, online auctions and much more to give back to the community. And why? Because they are passionate about giving back to the communities, where they live and work.
Normally I wouldn’t consider myself a bargain shopper. I have lots of girlfriends who save tons of money cliping coupons or making the garage sale rounds each summer, but for some reason I just can’t get into it.
This is the time of year when we have family gatherings, holiday parties and impromptu gatherings with friends. Whether you have to take an appetizer to someone’s house or you’re planning your own party, you’ll appreciate these simple, tasty appetizer recipes. I’ve tried them all and they meet my criteria of easy, affordable, healthy and delicious! Try a few and let me know what you think.
Paying $2 for wearing jeans is a common practice at Priority Health. And I don’t mind. It’s always for a great cause. What impresses me most though, is that our jeans days are organized by a group of employees who put together fundraising events all year long. They go out of their way to put together bake sales, company photo contests, coat collections, online auctions and much more to give back to the community. And why? Because they are passionate about giving back to the communities, where they live and work.
