by Emily | May 31, 2023 | Food & Drink
In late May, Dégagé Ministries’ social enterprise bakery business Open Door Bakery (formerly known as Pauls’ Moms’ Cookies) officially opened its retail shop and commercial kitchen. The 1,000 square foot bakery will be open for retail sales from 9...
by Emily | May 31, 2023 | Career
Become a board-certified traditional naturopathic doctor, licensed massage therapist, or holistic doula companion! Enter the world of true natural health. What is natural health? It’s a self-care system of natural therapies which can restore health and wellness...
by Emily | May 25, 2023 | Spaces
You’ve decided to undertake some home renovations. Awesome! But … where to begin? There are a bounty of considerations to bear in mind, on top of the mountain of decisions you’ll already need to make. Thankfully, we tapped the expertise of some local...
by Emily | May 25, 2023 | Relationships
While there’s nothing wrong with spending a cozy evening together on the couch with some popcorn and movies, sometimes you and your partner want to switch things up and try something new. Thankfully, West Michigan has no shortage of things to do this time of...
by Emily | May 25, 2023 | Wellness
Paleo, Carnivore, Vegan, Pescatarian, Mediterranean … Despite the popularity of these and other diets, over 42% of Americans are obese according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Rates of obesity-related diseases in America—such as cardiovascular...
by Emily | May 25, 2023 | Wellness
When you think of the many ways to enjoy cannabis, intimacy might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But perhaps it should be. New research is shedding more light on the relationship between cannabis, CBD and intimacy. To learn more, we connected with Nisha...
by Emily | May 25, 2023 | Wellness
Vitamins and supplements have increased in popularity over the years, with over half the population regularly taking at least one vitamin or supplement product. While used as a way to “supplement” our diet, just eating a nutrient-rich diet still sees a...
by Emily | May 25, 2023 | Wellness
If you’re on social media at all, you may have noticed that Pilates has been popping up again and again on your feed. And for good reason! Whether you’re like me and have been clinging to your Mari Winsor Pilates DVD since 2010 or are new to discovering...
by Emily | May 25, 2023 | Profile
An effective leader with a passion for making positive impacts, Diana R. Sieger has served as President of Grand Rapids Community Foundation since 1987. Through community problem-solving, policy development and advocacy, she’s fearlessly addressed key issues,...