Recent Blog Articles
Do you find yourself rushing out of the door each morning, seemingly with no time to spare? If your mascara is barely dry on your daily commute (and you may or may not be wearing mismatched socks), it can be exhausting feeling like you don't have a single second to...
Having a pet is incredibly rewarding, but it's also a huge responsibility. Part of that responsibility is ensuring your home is equipped and ready to be a safe environment for your animal companion. For expert insight, we connected with Megan Ellinger, Director of...
"Should I? Shouldn't I? What will people think?" These are conversations I've had internally with myself many times over the course of many years. Countless minutes spent pacing back and forth from one corner of my room to the other, like deepening the tread in the...
International Transgender Day of Visibility (ITDOV) occurs annually on March 31 and is a day to celebrate all transgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC) people around the world. To learn more about ITDOV and how the community can be supportive and affirming of...
International Women's Day, taking place annually on March 8, is an opportunity to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, in addition to being a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Take a look at some of the...
Like most everyone will tell you, getting in the mood for some fun with your partner usually doesn't just happen. There are a series of elements that all play into having an enjoyable and intimate evening with your partner. If you're looking for some tips for turning...
Each year, Inforum, the nonprofit I represent, celebrates the accomplishments of women at our annual Capstone dinner. We're still feeling the joy from the 500 people who came to the JW Marriott in Grand Rapids to hear Michelle Li, journalist and founder of the Very...
Welcome to the Second Annual West Michigan Woman Readers' Choice Awards! Thank you for your input, nominations and votes! These awards are truly meaningful to the local individuals and businesses involved, and we are thrilled to highlight the top services, people and...
Many people who have houseplants will enthusiastically tell you: the benefits of incorporating indoor plants into your home abound, especially during the winter months. And scientific research backs that up! Several studies—including the NASA Clean Air Study—have...
In a recent gathering at Beacon Hill's Community House, state senator Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) delivered a proclamation honoring Beacon Hill at Eastgate for "their great service and unfailing leadership in serving older adults ... and all they have done to make...