by Emily | Aug 31, 2025 | Travel
One of the beauties of living in Michigan is the abundance of natural beauty that surrounds us, from beachy summers to colorful autumns to snow-swept winters to blossoming springs. Each of our changing seasons serves as a muse, inspiring art in all its forms in every...
by Maggie Mutch | Aug 31, 2025 | Financial
Taking control of your financial and legal security as a woman is imperative. Having your bases covered is not only smart for yourself and your own protection, but also that of any loved ones who may be affected. We connected with Rose A. Coonen, Founding Attorney...
by Claire Chapin | Aug 26, 2025 | Career
When a group of mothers I have the privilege of working with through the Steelcase Foundation Investment in Families Initiative chose to call themselves Family Leaders, it was more than a name. It was an act of narrative justice. Too often, these...
by Claire Chapin | Aug 26, 2025 | Wellness
When we think about ways to invest in our long-term health, we often turn to diet, exercise, sleep, or the latest wellness trends. But one of the most powerful, underutilized tools in medicine doesn’t require a gym membership or supplements, and, it’s...
by Claire Chapin | Aug 26, 2025 | Style & Beauty
As vibrant colors return to the leaves across West Michigan, we are seeing some exciting trends from our vendors at Farmgirl Flea Markets and local flea markets. From thrifted fashion to that perfect vintage colored glassware and more, here are the five fall...
by Maggie Mutch | Aug 19, 2025 | Profile
Holland-based Latin Americans United for Progress INC (LAUP)—a nonprofit aimed at empowering Latino communities through education, leadership development, cultural celebration, and advocacy—has welcomed Alejandra Guillén as its new Executive Director. A...
by Maggie Mutch | Aug 19, 2025 | Wellness
Black Breastfeeding Week—taking place this year from August 25-31—was created by Black leaders in the breastfeeding field to shine a light on the challenges families can face when it comes to breastfeeding and to increase awareness of support and resources. Margaret...
by Maggie Mutch | Aug 19, 2025 | Cityscene
Muskegon’s first-ever cat café, The Whisker Room, has officially opened its doors! But this cozy downtown spot is much more than just coffee and cuddles—it’s a place where purpose meets paws. A project led by The Arc of the Lakeshore, The...
by Maggie Mutch | Aug 12, 2025 | Relationships
You should take note when your spouse threatens divorce to influence your behavior—or when your friend mentions that their spouse is doing that. Even potentially innocent sounding comments like, “If you don’t ______, maybe we should just get...
by Maggie Mutch | Aug 12, 2025 | Wellness
The Michigan Lupus Foundation is taking a new approach to advocacy and fundraising with “The Invisible Illness,” a comic book created in collaboration with Michigan-based Comix WellSpring’s BrandComix division to help raise crucial funding for...
