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Kids Bedroom Updates (That are Easy on the Wallet)2

Kids Bedroom Updates (That are Easy on the Wallet)2

"Mommy, my friends keep asking me why my brothers' names are painted on my bedroom wall. When can we make my room MY room?" Poor Luke. My six-year-old had been living in a hand-me-down bedroom for three years. I was tempted to reply, "Don't you know you should expect...

Home Spaces: Why Didn’t I Think of That?

Home Spaces: Why Didn’t I Think of That?

Homes are many things to us: A haven when we need respite, a venue to entertain friends, a welcoming place filled with love for our family. Living in that space day in and day out, it's easy to get used to things as they are. But innovations abound—and these creative...

Rep. Winnie Brinks: Sharing Her Voice, Listening to Others

Rep. Winnie Brinks: Sharing Her Voice, Listening to Others

At a women's issues forum earlier this fall, Rep. Winnie Brinks, Democrat, 76th District, observed that women continue to be vastly underrepresented in our government. While women make up 50.8 percent of the population, according to the U.S. Census, women only account...

Dreaming about a New Look in your Home?

Dreaming about a New Look in your Home?

Let DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen help make your remodeling dreams come true. Our distinctive, full-service remodeling approach focuses on serving our clients from design through installation. With a dedication to superior craftsmanship and ethical excellence, our...

Andrea Ykema: A Great Career Hiding in Plain Sight

Andrea Ykema: A Great Career Hiding in Plain Sight

Andrea Ykema didn't go to college to become the area director of seven local Applebee's restaurants, and she didn't set out with that career goal in mind. Like many high school and college students, she wanted a job—and restaurants provided a great opportunity. Bill...

Howl-O-Ween Hoof and Woof … and the Woman Behind It

Howl-O-Ween Hoof and Woof … and the Woman Behind It

Looking for activities that include your furry friends in the festivities? Mark your calendar for Sunday, October 19, noon to 3, at Manhattan Park, where plenty of fun will be had—and for a doggone good reason! The BISSELL Howl-O-Ween Hoof and Woof is a...

Being Our Authentic Selves: Christy DeHoog Johnson

Being Our Authentic Selves: Christy DeHoog Johnson

Pursuing a dream is not without risk. Anyone who has ever dreamed of being an artist has probably faced questions about whether or not that's a responsible decision. The choice to pursue such a career path requires courage, determination, and resourcefulness. ArtPrize...