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This Year, It’s the Little Things

This Year, It’s the Little Things

For many, the holiday season is a time of traditions with loved ones. But, as we all know very well by now, 2020 is quite different. All year, we've had to seek joy in the little things—a walk on a sunny day, a phone call with a friend, that one song you listened to...

The Year That Changed Everything

The Year That Changed Everything

At this year's Inforum Capstone event, things looked a little different. We weren't all gathered at the traditional networking hour or seated in a large banquet room eager to hear from the keynote speaker. Despite that, our mission remained focused on celebrating...

Capturing Children’s Attention with Online Learning Resources

Capturing Children’s Attention with Online Learning Resources

COVID-19 has truly made us appreciate technology and rely on it even more than we did in the past. From the ability to work from home to online schooling, it certainly has changed the way we think and operate. We can all agree that working from home comes with its own...

Grateful. Now, More Than Ever.

Grateful. Now, More Than Ever.

2020 has challenged us in ways many of us never thought were possible. Though it's true that our world will never be the same, in plenty of ways, that's a great thing. Uncertainty, as unsettling as it is, makes available prime opportunities growth. Accept it and...

Photography That Tells a Story

Photography That Tells a Story

Amanda Montgomery of Arrae Creative believes first impressions last the longest, which is why she's passionate about providing high-quality images that represent people and their businesses online. A full-service professional photography studio based in Grand Rapids,...

Can We Talk? A Crusade to Encourage More Candor About Cancer

Can We Talk? A Crusade to Encourage More Candor About Cancer

I'm not one to follow celebrities or read the gossip rags, but certain kinds of headlines still make it into my purview. Like when the public was blindsided this year by the deaths of first Kelly Preston, of metastatic breast cancer, and then Chadwick Boseman, of...

Celebrating Halloween in a COVID World

Celebrating Halloween in a COVID World

No doubt, normal Halloween festivities aren't exactly going to happen how we'd all like for them to this year. The good news? It doesn't mean there isn't still fun to be found, whether you get joy from handing out candy or are a parent looking for something special...

Easy Ways to Practice Mindfulness

Easy Ways to Practice Mindfulness

Mindfulness, as defined by Mayo Clinic, is a type of meditation in which you focus on being intensely aware of what you're sensing and feeling in the moment, without interpretation or judgment. Practicing mindfulness involves breathing methods, guided imagery, and...

Spooky Books to Read This Fall

Spooky Books to Read This Fall

Happy October! I am so excited to welcome this change in seasons, and eager to read some new spooky books. If you know me, you know I love a good thriller/mystery book any time of the year—but there is no better season to read a scary, suspenseful book than in "spooky...

How to Stay Informed and Engaged

How to Stay Informed and Engaged

With news and current events swirling around us at what seems like the speed of light, it's understandable to feel like you can't keep up. It's critical, however, to do so. Use these tips to up your game, while ensuring the information you're reading is credible. 1....