by Claire Chapin | Feb 10, 2026 | Wellness
According to the American Heart Association, psychological health can positively or negatively impact a person’s health and risk factors for heart disease and stroke. Did you know? Those in rural communities live almost three years fewer than urban dwellers and...
by Claire Chapin | Feb 10, 2026 | Cityscene
Whether it’s for an anniversary, Valentine’s Day, or just because, date ideas that aren’t simply dinner and drinks can be hard to brainstorm. Fear not! The team at West Michigan Woman have gathered up a list of our favorite local date ideas that switch things up a...
by Claire Chapin | Feb 3, 2026 | Cityscene
Families looking for a fun outing with activities, connection, and more for the whole family won’t want to miss the be nice. Family Fun Fest, taking place Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at DeVos Place. be nice., a West Michigan-based nonprofit...
by Claire Chapin | Jan 13, 2026 | Food & Drink
Nothing cures a case of the winter blues like a piping hot bowl of soup. Whether it’s a creamy bisque, a hearty stew or a light broth, there’s something magical about the stuff that warms our heart and bones. When the temperatures drop, an innate craving rises once...
by Claire Chapin | Jan 13, 2026 | Career
For most of my life, survival shaped my definition of success. When you have lived through addiction, trauma, and profound loss—including the loss of a child—success becomes very small, very immediate, and very practical. It meant staying sober. Getting out of bed....
