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Are You Dense? The Fight for Breast Cancer Awareness

Are You Dense? The Fight for Breast Cancer Awareness

Like any woman in tune with the importance of breast examinations, Teresa Hendricks was well aware of the need for annual mammograms, even before she was 40 years old. She kept track of lumps, one in particular that she questioned. But what Teresa did not know is that...

Refresh Your Surroundings

Refresh Your Surroundings

Ever walk into a room in your house and think, "This rooms needs to be refreshed!"? Some areas of your home probably look just fine, but it seems all of us have a room that has wilted and needs to be refreshed.   You don’t have to break the bank to refresh your...

Painting Furniture: From Blah to Bold

Painting Furniture: From Blah to Bold

Your new best friend: 100-150 grit sandpaper. Your old best friend: Your manicure (seriously, wear gloves). I believe in giving credit where credit is due. Before embarking on this project, I looked a bit online and found Diane’s tips on “in my own style” valuable....

Sweet Success

Sweet Success

With her Nikon in hand, Kelly Sweet is ready to take on the world, or at least commit it to film. The Grand Rapids business owner is forever advancing in the field and willing to go anywhere to perfect her craft. After high school, Kelly hit the road and landed in San...

Pears

Pears are the best {jlvotes}

Apples

Apples are sweet! {pollengine}test{/pollengine}

Oranges

Oranges are really cool. {pollengine}test{/pollengine}

Finding the Perfect (Garden) Mix

Finding the Perfect (Garden) Mix

Some purchase and cultivate compost bins in their gardens, others designate a space for an open pile of vegetable ends and grass clippings. Whatever the method, the process can be rewarding for plants and the general environment surrounding the house. Kathie...

Art of Entrepreneurship

Art of Entrepreneurship

With a degree in elementary education and work experience as a manager and a buyer, Amy Ruis takes a well-rounded approach to her nearly 10-year-old business, Art of the Table. "I got the idea because I love to entertain, drink good wine and beer, cook, and bake," she...

The LOFT

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