Koetsier’s is for Kids on Kent Harvest Trails!

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When Wendy asked me to write about a kid-oriented place along Kent Harvest Trails for Eat Local! West Michigan, I immediately thought of Koetsier’s Greenhouse. They are one of the only places along the Kent Harvest Trails that is mostly indoors and geared toward the younger set (ages 10 and under.) This is the place to go on Fridays or Saturdays through the end of October, Rain or Shine!

Apple Picking: A Great Family Activity!

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Apples were the first ‘picking’ experience our kids ever had. Granted, the day was filled more with five rowdy cousins chucking apples at each other than getting them into the bags, but still. Fond memories were made.

Little Africa

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by BB My kids very well may have been born on the wrong continent entirely.  A.P. especially is currently fascinated with all things Africa. It’s a big continent, so it may take us a while to satisfy his curiosity. My husband and I have even gotten into it, and had a discussion about taking a safari [...]

A Great Day at Bombay

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by BB I have issues.  Now would be a good time to illuminate one of them.  A big issue for me is a comment I hear frequently, “There is no diversity in Grand Rapids”.  I refuse to buy into this, and one way I can fight this misconception is by raising two children who really [...]

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