New Life, New Body: One I Don’t Take for Granted.

New Life, New Body: One I Don’t Take for Granted.

I have a personal mythology that I grew breasts overnight. It’s most likely that it’s just that: a myth. But—if you believe the words of the disproportionately male horn section of the middle school cadet band of my youth—something changed about me. And it...
Welcome Spring at Virtue Cider

Welcome Spring at Virtue Cider

Spring is officially here—according to the calendar at least—and Virtue Cider is getting ready for warmer weather by jump-starting your weekend activities! From sipping on frozen delights to educational rabbit shows, you won’t want to miss what’s coming up...
Swimsuit Central

Swimsuit Central

Get ready for those swimsuit selfies with styles that have you excited to bare all—or most—of it. If you ask Carrie Papke, owner of To & Fro Activewear in Ada, swimwear is a natural progression from the workout and athleisure clothing that the shop carries....
Room to Feel Beautiful

Room to Feel Beautiful

A core principle of the DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen franchise is paying it forward, in each community the nationwide company serves. Learn how Grand Rapids franchise president and owner Bob Swift has taken this principle one step further to offer free salon services...
Talking About Death > Talking About Finances

Talking About Death > Talking About Finances

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management partnered with Age Wave to conduct the study Women and Financial Wellness: Beyond the Bottom Line, taking an in-depth look at the long-term financial security of women. West Michigan Woman sat down with Renee C. Tabben, Director,...