Recent Blog Articles
Since the results of the midterm election, I've been feeling energized and optimistic—a sadly unfamiliar feeling, at this point. So many barriers were broken with those who were elected: the first Muslim women in Congress, Ilhan Omar and Michigan's own Rashida Tlaib;...
Ah, summer: My favorite season since I was a kid! I love nothing more than heading to one of West Michigan's beaches or drinking mojitos by the pool with a friend. But the one thing I don't look forward to is the extra chore of mowing the lawn, trimming the hedge ......
Books & Mortar gives West Michigan Woman readers a solid list of books to give for the holidays. Know what else sweetens the deal? Books are square, so they're a cinch to wrap. Jenny Kinne, part-time employee-turned-owner, is operating her new business with the...
You may think you need to travel far and wide to find truly unique gifts for the younger loved ones in your life: such as a notebook that could easily be mistaken for a giant chocolate bar, a light-up basketball and more. It turns out gifts like these are nestled...
I love the holidays! Still, they can be a little overwhelming. On top of all your normal duties are the extras the season can offer: decorating your house, cookie making, parties and—of course—gift buying. Gift giving can be hard, yet so rewarding when you give that...
In early September 2018, Sara Moylan and her Shefit associates had read enough and had enough. They wanted to address the shaming of and toward women that they see on a daily basis—often via comments made by other women, on the company Facebook page. That's when...
There can never be too much holiday spirit this time of year! When the weekend hits, it's the perfect time to enjoy the festivities with your loved ones—with a cup of hot cocoa, of course. We've gathered some of our favorite winter wonderland weekend destinations in...
After tragedy strikes—be it flooding in Florida or a tornado in the midwest—expect two immediate reactions: Well-intentioned people will want to give donations. And scammers will want to take them. Within hours of any disaster, charity scams go into full swing. Even...
The leaves are turning crisp and the days are getting cooler—how are you welcoming the 2018 fall season? We've compiled a list of harvest-centric happenings around West Michigan that have a little something in store for everyone. Post Family Farm in Hudsonville is...
Wine & Wig, the premier party of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in West Michigan, is quickly approaching and we couldn't be more excited. We're pleased to share that Tim Penning has been announced as our featured speaker for the evening. Timothy Penning, Ph.D.,...