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GRKids.com + MomColoredGlasses.com + BigBinder.com + MomsLikeMe.com + TheDiaperDiaries.net + WMPN = GRATC!

What a lot of fun this was!  If you missed GRATC this weekend, you have another chance!  The tent will be up and we will be ready to make art all next weekend from 12-5.  Thanks to Mom Colored Glasses, GRKids, Big Binder, Moms Like Me and The Diaper Diaries for letting West MI Parents Network be a partner!

 

Posted by Matt and Kathleen VandeGevel on September 25, 2011 at 12:12pm

Has anyone tried ISR Grand Rapids Infant Swim?

I am curious if any moms or dads have tried this program:   http://www.isrgrandrapids.com/ 

With a pool in our yard and a nearby lake, we have decided this is the way to go.  I will post updates once we begin, but please share any experiences you have had.

Posted by Matt and Kathleen VandeGevel on May 22, 2011 at 12:01pm — 1 Comment

Spring Break Fun!

I want to thank all of the members who came to Tuesday's Meijer Gardens Butterflies are Blooming Exhibit and today's Gymboree play date.  It was great to meet all of you and see your adorable kids having fun.  Gymboree has asked if we would like to make the play date a monthly thing.  I am wondering what members think?  I also would appreciate suggestions from all of you about future activities that you would like to see planned

Posted by Matt and Kathleen VandeGevel on April 6, 2011 at 5:46pm

Sunday at Meijer Gardens


Hi Everyone-

We were just at the Gardens celebrating my daughters 2nd birthday with her grandparents!  (Thanks again, Grandma and Grandpa for the amazing birthday gift!)  Anyway, the gardens are beautiful and the Jim Dine sculpture exhibit is actually really fun for kids -- something I did not expect, but the butterflies are AMAZING!  So beautiful and active.  A real delight to watch.  Hopefully on Tuesday we will have better weather than we had today-- yikes!

Posted by Matt and Kathleen VandeGevel on April 3, 2011 at 5:30pm

A Belated Introduction

Hello Everyone-

My husband, Matt, and I have recently assumed co-director responsibilities since Erica has moved west.  We are excited about this as we have a daughter who will be 2 at the end of this month (Happy Birthday Sian-Auden!) and we have finally smartened up and realized that she clearly needs more time with kids vs. spending so much time with adults. 

We have been slowly building in quality activities that we think and hope you and your kids will enjoy.   Many of the favorites are back and confirmed, so please check back often, and choose those that most interest you.  We also welcome your wise suggestions!

Posted by Matt and Kathleen VandeGevel on March 7, 2011 at 11:51pm

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West MI Parents Network is a community involvement website connecting members for  activities, philanthropy, information, resources, support and (usually) discounts.  Everyone is invited to attend all activities -- either once a week or once a year.  Use the Forum to give and receive advice. Blog, add pictures, invite friends, and meet new friends. Please let us know if you have a suggestion for the site or an activity! 

Contact Kathleen VandeGevel at kathleen@westmiparents.org for more information.

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Butterflies are Blooming at Frederik Meijer Gardens at Frederik Meijer Gardens

March 1, 2012 at 10am to April 30, 2012 at 7pm
A WMPN organized date (with a wonderful discount for all will be posted soon)  but, until then:  Butterflies Are Blooming!  Meijer Gardens' most popular annual exhibition and the largest temporary tropical butterfly exhibit in the nation. March 1–April 30, visitors can escape the Michigan winter and mingle with more than 6,000 tropical butterflies flying free in the 15,000-square-foot Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory.See More
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Matt and Kathleen VandeGevel commented on Matt and Kathleen VandeGevel's event Butterflies are Blooming at Frederik Meijer Gardens
"We should have a WMPN date set soon with very nice discounts for families.  I will certainly send out a group message!"
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Tamara Vellozzo commented on Matt and Kathleen VandeGevel's event Butterflies are Blooming at Frederik Meijer Gardens
"Wow! I can't believe it's that time of year again! It'll be fun this year for my 2-year-old! We missed it last year. My girls (5 and 6) will love it!!! I can't wait to see how differently they react now that they're a little…"
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Butterflies are Blooming at Frederik Meijer Gardens at Frederik Meijer Gardens

March 1, 2012 at 10am to April 30, 2012 at 7pm
A WMPN organized date (with a wonderful discount for all will be posted soon)  but, until then:  Butterflies Are Blooming!  Meijer Gardens' most popular annual exhibition and the largest temporary tropical butterfly exhibit in the nation. March 1–April 30, visitors can escape the Michigan winter and mingle with more than 6,000 tropical butterflies flying free in the 15,000-square-foot Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory.See More
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Smart Kids Who Struggle In School at Geek Group Research Labs

February 21, 2012 from 6pm to 7pm
THIS THURSDAY! February 23 7:00-8:30 Smart Kids Who Struggle in School Kelley Senkowski, gifted consultant and past president of the MIchigan Association for Gifted Children, will speak on issues which may be affecting your child's performance in school. Do These Comments Sound Familiar?Report card: A, B, C, D, F's (no consistency)‏"He's lazy. He could do more if he just tried."  (unmotivated)‏"He does well on tests and quizzes but forgets to turn the homework in." (poor memory)‏"She never…See More
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"Hi Jennifer!  Welcome to WMPN!  What a cool job.  If you are interested in planning events for the network, please contact me and we can discuss options.  Kathleen"
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Post recipes under the correct category, Main dish, appetizers, sides, desserts, snacks. List recipes you've tried and love.

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List items for sale under the correct category. Only personal items. Contact Erica Piedmonte at erica@westmiparents.org if there is a different sub category you want added.

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