by Emily | Aug 2, 2022 | Spaces
Decorating your dwelling should be a fun and personal journey, with furnishings and personal touches offering a glimpse into your personal style. Instead of turning to mass-produced art offered by big box retailers (that everyone and their mother has), look to the...
by Emily | Aug 2, 2022 | Relationships
Last year, my collegiate son FaceTimed me and asked, “Why are my clothes always so wrinkled?” We discussed possibilities. “Using a dryer sheet might help, too,” I reminded him. He laughed and said, “I have literally never used one of...
by Emily | Aug 2, 2022 | Wellness
September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, and while awareness campaigns sometimes get a bad rap for focusing too much on exposure and not enough on action, ovarian cancer is truly a disease that needs all the information reach it can get. Sometimes called...
by Emily | Aug 2, 2022 | Style & Beauty
You’ve secured an interview for a potential new job, and it’s safe to say you’re pumped. After the excitement settles, you head to your closet to pick out the perfect outfit, only to be left feeling less than enthused about your options. What do...
by Emily | Aug 1, 2022 | Cityscene
Grand Rapids Children’s Museum understands that play is essential to development because it contributes to the overall well-being of children. It’s through play that our youngest children learn to engage and interact in the world around them. Free play...
by Emily | Jul 27, 2022 | Cityscene
Those looking to catch some waves this summer can find what they seek by looking to the west. No, not California. Right here in West Michigan! The popular Great Lakes Surf Festival is back and hosting its fourth annual event on Saturday, August 13th, 2022 at Pere...
by Kayla Swem | Jul 19, 2022 | Cityscene
Over 500 families are set to take part in the fourth annual Family Frolic at the Zoo on Sunday, July 24 from noon – 4 p.m. at John Ball Zoo. The family-friendly event, hosted by Family Promise of Grand Rapids and presenting sponsor, Eastbrook Homes, aims to raise...
by Kayla Swem | Jul 19, 2022 | Wellness
On June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, which was established in 1973 and protected the constitutional right to an abortion in America. The ruling left many shaken, now faced with a reality that once seemed impossible. However, Michigan might now be...
by Emily | Jul 12, 2022 | Blog
Lakes, ponds and swimming pools are the best part of summer. Here’s how to make a splash with precautions top of mind. Whether cannonballing into the deep end or splashing in big lake waves, fun in the water is one of the best reasons to live in Michigan....
by Emily | Jul 12, 2022 | Food & Drink
When I learned that Mick Fleetwood (yes, that Mick Fleetwood) had launched his own coffee company, I was intrigued. When I learned Grand Rapids had been selected as the company’s initial test market before launching nationally, my interest was even more piqued....
