Recent Blog Articles
Those who risk their lives to serve our country deserve to be taken care of. Though many organizations do incredible work to support our nation's veterans, unfortunately, we know this isn't always the case and more could always be done. We sat down with Brandi...
Many of us can easily remember Bob Barker closing out every episode of "The Price is Right" with his iconic saying: "This is Bob Barker reminding you to help control the pet population—have your pets spayed or neutered." Barker's message is one that C-SNIP, a...
I can't recall when I first learned about self-love. I'm sure it was in the last five years or so—nowadays it seems like everyone is familiar with the term. I do believe, however, that the concept of self-love had been waiting for me to discover it for a while. I...
Van Andel Institute invites you to join us for the 21st annual Hope on the Hill Gala — Mission: Made Possible and jump into action against Parkinson's, cancer and more of the most elusive diseases threatening human health today. It is an especially exciting year for...
When fast food is your only option on the road, you often wish you would have thought ahead and packed some more nutritious options. But even then, you may be stumped on new ideas for some delicious and healthier snacks. Take a look at a few of these options, perfect...
There is no question that West Michigan loves its foods and beverages. Since 2008, the Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival has been satisfying appetites ... tens of thousands of them! This culinary celebration is considered the largest and best...
In the face of adversity during the pandemic, many of us needed to adapt by developing habits rooted in survival—survival for our mental and physical health. I knew early on that my mental health was going to need to be prioritized more than ever before. To make it...
One of the first things Patrick Frakes, COO of Rair Cannabis, says to me is, "If you've been to other grows before, you're going to notice that we do things a bit differently. Rair is our name for a reason." Before meeting Patrick, I was already a believer in...
When I heard the news of the recent passing of my high school art teacher, Emily Tims, like many I was taken aback and sorrowful. Having graduated in 2008 and moved away from my hometown almost 10 years ago, I had no idea she wasn't well. Taken too soon by a disease...
We love recommending our favorite businesses to you, and now we want to hear all about your top picks! Share your favorites with us by nominating your top local businesses in our very first Readers' Choice Awards. Nominating is simple—go to our online form, type in...