by Maggie Mutch | Mar 27, 2025 | Profile
Jenn Gavin, CPDT-KA, FPPE, has always known that she wanted to work with dogs. After all, she’s been training and rehoming them in various capacities for over 30 years. But after growing up in Midland and attending Hope College, Gavin worked first as a paralegal...
by Maggie Mutch | Mar 27, 2025 | Financial
Investing through stocks, as complex as it can seem, doesn’t have to be intimidating. In fact, building your investments through stocks comes with incredible potential. Deb Moon, ABFPTM, ADPATM, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones, told us more. Before you begin...
by Maggie Mutch | Mar 27, 2025 | Style & Beauty
As the weather warms and we begin to enjoy all that the spring and summer seasons bring, our skincare routines also could use a change. From switching to lighter formulas to prioritizing sun protection and antioxidants, here’s how to keep your skin healthy,...
by Maggie Mutch | Mar 27, 2025 | Wellness
Advancements in aesthetics and plastic surgery are ever evolving, from small, nonsurgical tweaks to more aggressive surgical procedures and everything in between. We caught up with Dr. Bradley Bengtson, FACS, Founder and CEO of Bengtson Center for Aesthetics and...
by Maggie Mutch | Mar 27, 2025 | Profile
Anne Marie Hillary first joined the Junior League in 2006 in Chicago and transferred her membership to Grand Rapids in 2012. Over the past 19 years, she’s held various leadership roles within the organization, and today, as Junior League of Grand Rapids (JLGR)...
by Maggie Mutch | Mar 27, 2025 | Travel
Living in West Michigan, we have an abundance of places to go to soak up the great outdoors. In every season, travelers head to their favorite hot spots in the lakeshore quadfecta of Muskegon, Grand Haven, Holland and Saugatuck—or stick around Grand Rapids for all it...
by Maggie Mutch | Mar 27, 2025 | Style & Beauty
Winter is behind us and we’re ready to ditch the bulky sweaters, heavy boots and puffy coats for lighter, brighter and fresher styles. Rather than mindlessly buying up a hoard of trendy items, Kathryn Snow of Style Me Ada—an expert personal stylist and...
by Kelsey | Mar 24, 2025 | Spaces
In the heart of Grand Rapids, Atelier Woodways is redefining kitchen design—bringing authentic Italian craftsmanship to West Michigan homes. While many companies offer Italian-inspired products, Atelier Woodways has chosen a different path—partnering directly with two...
by Kelsey | Mar 24, 2025 | Wellness
As a child and young adult, I took my 20-20 vision for granted. By 24, though, I noticed the leaves on distant trees looked a little fuzzy. My first corrective lenses were an easy fix—I never considered I might encounter other eye challenges down the road. Like many,...
by Kelsey | Mar 24, 2025 | Wellness
Diet culture is inescapable in the U.S., with the perceived “value” of thinness being held above all, including one’s health. Many have recognized the rise of “intuitive eating” as a compassionate counter to this toxic outlook. We...
