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Kirsetin Morello

Kirsetin Morello is a writer, author, and blogger who’s called Grand Rapids home for 20+ years. She writes for a variety of websites, companies, and magazines, including Parents and West Michigan Woman. When she’s not writing, she and her husband love to explore everything West Michigan has to offer. Kirsetin is enthusiastic about spending time with her kids, yoga, coaching basketball, weight training, craft beer, going to the beach, and travel. You can find her online at KirsetinMorello.com.

Smiling woman dancing at a night club in Grand Rapids

One Last Fling: 10 Ideas for Memorable Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties in Grand Rapids

by Kirsetin Morello / photo by Experience Grand Rapids

Published Sep. 05, 202310 Min Story

Congratulations to the soon-to-be-married couple! So many of my friends (and now my friends’ children) have tied the knot in Grand Rapids, and for good reason. Our setting, with plenty of outdoor space and a thriving riverfront, and our countless and varied venues, are gorgeous any time of year. But whether you’re getting married next month or next year, first you’ll want to host a Bachelor or Bachelorette party. Using one or a combination of the following ideas, Grand Rapids will deliver one to remember…

Open Water painting on display at Reserve In Grand Rapids, MI

Revisiting ArtPrize With These 5 Works of Art

by Kirsetin Morello / photo by Brian Craig for Experience Grand Rapids

Published Jul. 27, 20239 Min Story

When ArtPrize launched in 2009, I was skeptical. I’d never heard of anything like it (because there isn’t anything quite like it) and couldn’t conceive of the entire concept. Nonetheless, I picked up a map, planned a route, and headed downtown to check it out. Amazed isn’t an exaggeration of how I…

Close up of window reading "Flanagan's Irish Pub"

Irish Pubs in Grand Rapids

by Kirsetin Morello / photo by Bree Girard

Published Feb. 28, 20235 Min Story

Some years ago, I discovered the smooth, delicious spirit that is Irish Whiskey. Since then, I’ve sipped a number of them. Fortunately for me, Grand Rapids has plenty of Irish Pubs where I can sample the wares. Occasionally my son, Chase, who spent part of his college years studying abroad in…

Cannonsburg Ski Area: Ski Lessons, Snowboarding, Tubing, & More

by Kirsetin Morello / photo by Aaron Peterson for Experience GR.

Published Jan. 13, 20238 Min Story

As winter sets in, so does cabin fever. Thankfully, there are plenty of outdoor recreational activities available after the cold temperatures set in. One of the longest-standing winter recreation destinations, Cannonsburg Ski Area, proves just that. A West Michigan favorite for more than 55 years…

Touring through Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park In Grand Rapids, MI

Grand Rapids Is Bursting With Art This Fall

by Kirsetin Morello / photo by Experience Grand Rapids

Published Sep. 17, 202112 Min Story

You can't beat fall in West Michigan. This is my favorite time of year when the trees flaunt their brilliant colors and cooler temperatures prevail. It's also a popular time for locals and visitors to enjoy the Grand Rapids art scene, which blossoms all year long but is especially vibrant in the…

Friends enjoying cocktails and cheers-ing on rooftop

Your Kid-Free Fall Weekend Itinerary for Your GR Getaway

by Kirsetin Morello / photo by Experience Grand Rapids

Published Sep. 20, 20199 Min Story

Fall is a beautiful time to visit West Michigan. The air is crisp, the skies are blue, and the trees are decked with brilliant reds, yellows, and oranges. It’s also the time of year that outdoor art is in full bloom, whether it’s the year for ArtPrize® or, in alternate years, Project 1 . Another…