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New Series for Kids, Parents, Gardeners, and Foodies The new year brings a brand new class schedule at the Grand Rapids Downtown Market, a destination for local food innovation, education, and experimentation. Beginning this month, many classes at the Market are part...
How many of us are planning on being more organized in the new year—in terms of time and money? These tech tools will help keep your family on track and in the black: Google Calendar While it's not new, the Google calendar deserves a mention. Set one up through your...
Some holiday classics seem to be on TV in perpetuity this time of year. If you've seen A Christmas Story enough times to shoot your eye out, give some of these less-known seasonal films a try: FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Jingle All the Way (1996/PG)In a...
The holidays provide a wonderful opportunity to connect with family and friends, creating the kind memories that make us smile for years to come. They can also be a hotbed of stress, resentfulness, and guilt. Deciding whether to stay put in your own home or travel to...
Every year, many start the holiday season with a shopping budget and a vow to stick to it. Yet year after year, after the gifts are unwrapped and the credit card bills and bank statements start to arrive, many are shocked at how much they really spent. Why is it so...
Defining what's "normal" in a relationship isn't easy. Almost every situation has a range of responses that might be considered acceptable, depending on whose opinion you seek. Given that most couples don't air their dirty laundry in public, it's hard to know what's...
Abraham Lincoln once said, "A house divided against itself cannot stand." In this—and any—election season, there are plenty of divided houses. Competing bumper stickers and yard signs give evidence of the range of opinions existing under one roof. So, what do you do...
Ever wonder how Facebook decides how to suggest whom you should "friend"? Sometimes the suggestions make sense; sometimes, they're a little bizarre. Data mining through the use of algorithms uses your connections beyond what you might realize, even drawing logical...
In partnership with Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is launching the #MIKidsCan Contest, asking Michigan kids ages seven to fourteen to share their favorite way to be active to encourage other children to get moving to...
Talking to your kids about puberty or "how babies are made" may feel like some of the most uncomfortable experiences of parenthood, but these conversations provide important opportunities to assist children in making healthy decisions. Dr. Daniela Egelmeer, of Holland...