by Maggie Mutch | Nov 19, 2025 | Spaces
The notification came through—it’s a snow day! Whether it’s the kids staying home from school or the office making it a remote work day, snow days can be fun. But they can also lead to a bit of boredom and cabin fever, especially if the fam has already been spending a...
by Maggie Mutch | Nov 19, 2025 | Style & Beauty
Whether you’re hunting for the perfect gift for the holidays, treating yourself in the new year, celebrating a birthday or anniversary, or “just because,” secondhand gifts truly add a budget-friendly personal touch to any occasion. Gift shopping can be...
by Maggie Mutch | Nov 19, 2025 | Spotlight Collection
A few years ago, a friend told me how grateful she was for her siblings during their father’s long illness. As they cared for him, they leaned on one another, sharing the load and responsibilities. After he passed away, they made sure their mom felt supported in the...
by Maggie Mutch | Nov 19, 2025 | Wellness
This time of year, it gets light later and dark earlier, we’re indoors more, and overcast, blustery weather can take a toll on our spirits. With these factors and others making seasonal wellness a little more challenging, all the more reason to stay one step ahead of...
by Maggie Mutch | Nov 18, 2025 | Profile
Our lives wouldn’t be what they are without the stellar local establishments found around every corner of West Michigan, from the newly founded to the well-established and everything in between. Those local staples are what the West Michigan Woman Readers’...
by Claire Chapin | Nov 18, 2025 | Food & Drink
Thanksgiving for many is a chance to gather with friends and family, enjoy delicious dishes, and cheer on the Detroit Lions. But before we dig in and step into this time of year that for most is filled with memories and time spent with loved ones, it’s important not...
by Claire Chapin | Nov 18, 2025 | Wellness
Did you know? Smoking and vaping continue to cause about 480,000 deaths every year, with vapes, or e-cigarettes, being the most used tobacco product among U.S. youth. In honor of November being Lung Cancer Awareness Month and the American Cancer Society’s Great...
by Claire Chapin | Nov 11, 2025 | Style & Beauty
When you buy something handmade by a local artist or craftsperson, you can be 100% confident no one else at the Secret Santa will have a duplicate. It shows a level of care that goes beyond the shelves of big box stores. There are all kinds of gifts too, and this...
by Claire Chapin | Nov 11, 2025 | Cityscene
The Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival is the perfect way to indulge your palate this holiday season! Taking place November 21-22 at DeVos Place in downtown Grand Rapids, the Festival offers attendees the chance to explore over 1,200 wines,...
by Emily | Nov 9, 2025 | Wellness
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) affects an estimated 8–13% of reproductive-aged women, with up to 70% of affected women remaining undiagnosed worldwide. Similarly, WHO estimates endometriosis affects roughly 10%...
