As women, we are often well versed in being selfless. We are natural born nurturers. This is one of our best qualities, yet it may not always translate into taking care of ourselves. We sometimes spread ourselves too thin and put our own needs aside. In fact, it is estimated that nearly half of all women in the US do not attend their six week post-partum obstetrics appointment. After all, who has time for that with a new baby? See…

Marketing. Beautification. Education. Watch Muskegon is more than just a community campaign—it’s a movement. A countywide, privately funded effort launched by a number of local businesses, individuals and passionate Muskegon residents, Watch Muskegon takes on the task of improving the overall image of the Muskegon area. “A couple years back, our local businesses expressed concern about Muskegon not having the strongest image and that’s what motivated us at the Chamber to focus in on the issue,” said Cindy Larsen, president…

Grand Rapids’ Civic Theatre will be painting the town green with its latest on-stage spectacle that brings new life to the old adage, “Ogres are like onions.” Sound familiar? Fans of the 2001 hit comedy Shrek will surely remember this quip from its swamp-dwelling lead. As Shrek goes on to explain, ogres and onions share an important (and often overlooked) quality: layers. It’s easy to hear this and think, Gee, that’s a pretty big stretch for a kid’s story. And…

Choosing the right financial advisor is vitally important to your financial success. Merrill Lynch believes true financial success is achieved when you are able to make the investment-related decisions and trade-offs that will help you reach personally meaningful goals. Our dynamic team of female financial advisors works hard to understand you and your priorities—and puts your first. Meet the team and find the financial advisor right for you. April Armstrong April Armstrong, a graduate of the University of Michigan with…