A Creative Resilience: Heidi Henion

A Creative Resilience: Heidi Henion

Heidi Henion started making decorative wooden signs for her child’s nursery when she couldn’t find the right ones she wanted. She was churning out gorgeous script signs that say “hello,” “thankful” or “gather” (and...
Dear THAT DAD at School Drop-Off

Dear THAT DAD at School Drop-Off

Dear THAT DAD at School Drop-Off: Mornin’! Notice I didn’t say “Good morning.” I could tell it was an especially hard one for you, so didn’t want to contribute to your elevating blood pressure. I hope by now you made it to work in time...
Love on a Leash

Love on a Leash

When you think of therapy animals, your mind probably defaults to an adorably fluffy golden retriever, or perhaps an auburn-colored horse with an exceptionally silky mane. But what about a therapy cat? Catch a glimpse how Lynn Hopkins and her therapy cat, Jack B....
Bee-hind the Hive

Bee-hind the Hive

What started as a way to use the byproduct of honey-making has morphed into an up-and-coming, women-owned business producing beeswax skin care products—right in West Michigan. Zeeland resident Kelly Bonnema co-owns Sister Bees with her sister Kim Ambrose and friend...