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Melody Vander Weide

Grand Rapids

Founder and Director at Grand Rapids Kids

Founder and Director at Lansing Family Fun

Glee-loving married mom of 3 from Grand Rapids. Owns and operates http://t.co/Et0oxAdDl8 and Kids On the Grand.

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  • 2 months ago | grkids.com | Melody Vander Weide |West Michigan

    LockersThere are two different types of locker rooms at the Holland Aquatic Center. There’s a traditional single-gender men’s and women’s locker room complete with lockers, restrooms and showers. These locker rooms are connected to the 50-meter competitive pool deck and not far from the other amenities and pools. There is also a Universal Change Room on the East side of the building.

  • Feb 12, 2025 | grkids.com | Melody Vander Weide |West Michigan

    We all know date nights are important, but sometimes leaving the house feels impossible. Maybe the kids are staging a bedtime coup. Maybe Michigan’s winter weather has turned your driveway into an Olympic luge track. Or maybe you’d rather stay home in sweatpants because people-ing is exhausting. (No judgment, we’ve been there.)The good news? Staying in doesn’t mean sacrificing fun or connection.

  • Jan 23, 2025 | grkids.com | Melody Vander Weide

    Finding a great rental house with pool amenities during June, July, or August in Michigan takes skill and luck, though.

  • Jan 14, 2025 | grkids.com | Melody Vander Weide |West Michigan

    Listen, fellow tired parents – you know those rare magical places where you can actually enjoy your coffee and let the kids burn off their energy? Well, Alger Heights just hit the jackpot. Giggles & Gourmets opens on Monday, February 10, at 2426 Eastern Ave SE, with a bakery and play space!Two genius sisters have combined an actual bakery (yes, REAL baked goods!) with a play café. We’re talking legit cinnamon rolls that’ll make you stop sharing with your toddler.

  • Dec 9, 2024 | grkids.com | Melody Vander Weide |West Michigan

    $15-$25. Ages two & under free. Beverage tickets additional. Reservations required. Back for another season, the magical Enchanted Trail experience will run through February 22, 2025. The Enchanted Trail is a magical and relaxing two-mile roundtrip walk (choose to hike or snowshoe) starting at the Cross Country Center. During your trail walk, you’ll experience the magical soft warm glow of lights leading you along a beautifully lit winter trail.

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Melody VanderWeide
Melody VanderWeide @meloGLEE
12 Mar 11

http://ow.ly/i/947I Here's our booth at the women's expo. Come see us tomorrow or Sunday!

Melody VanderWeide
Melody VanderWeide @meloGLEE
4 Mar 11

Arghh. Internet down here. Be back soon, I hope.

Melody VanderWeide
Melody VanderWeide @meloGLEE
12 Jan 11

Grand Rapids Moms want their kids in the best preschools. 2011 Preschool Preview. #GrandRapids #Preschools http://ow.ly/3CLmm