Maranda’s Family Fun Update
Here are some fun family events happening around West Michigan this weekend…..Where You Live!
Tulip Time
Saturday, May 1 through Saturday, May 8
Downtown Holland
www.tuliptime.com
This Dutch festival kicks off Saturday with fireworks at Kollen Park. The week will include parades, klompen dancing, children’s events, entertainment and of course, tulips!
Butterflies are Blooming
Final day is Friday, April 30
Frederik Meijer Gardens – Grand Rapids
www.meijergardens.org
Friday is the last day to see the butterflies at the gardens. Bring the kids and walk through the conservatory filled with over 40 species of butterflies.
Girls Gather at the Greenhouse
Friday, April 30 from 5-8pm
Koetsier’s Greenhouse – Grand Rapids
www.koetsiers.com
Ladies – come out and sample great food and shop over 30 local vendors. Cost is $5 per person and proceeds go to purchase cribs for the Pregnancy Resource Center.
Big, BIG BUGS!
Now through Monday, May 31
Public Museum of Grand Rapids
www.grmuseum.org
Get up close and personal with larger than life bugs!
Happy Animal Clinic
Now through Sunday, June 6
Grand Rapids Children’s Museum
www.grcm.org
Let your kids experience life as a veterinarian at the Children’s Museum. Kids can study x-rays, groom pretend pets, play games and go on a scavenger hunt.
Fifth Third Junior
Wednesday, May 5
Rogers High School – Wyoming
www.53riverbankrun.com
This is a special race for kids ages 5-13 years old. They can choose between a ½ mile or 1 mile fun run at 5:30pm or a 5K at 6:30pm. Maranda will be on hand along with local mascots to cheer on the kids!
I’ve been a part of the WOOD TV8 team since 2005. As Special Projects Producer, I work side by side with Maranda making things happen behind the scenes. I coordinate Maranda’s Park Parties each summer and produce a variety of station broadcasts and events through out the year. I also serve as the producer of Maranda’s weekly half-hour show, Where You Live. I love the variety of my job and getting to be a part of the impact Maranda is making on kids in our community!
Outside of work, I've been married for seven years to my husband John and we have two beautiful daughters, Sophia and Stella. When I'm not busy trying to keep up with the kids, I spend "me time" reading fashion or celebrity magazines, sneaking in some good reality television, walking around Reeds Lake with girlfriends and exploring new restaurants with my hubby.
Inspirations for my blog come from my daily life as a busy working mom -- trying to juggle a full time job and be a full time mom to a spitfire five year old and a new baby.