by Kayla Swem | Mar 30, 2022 | Spaces
There are wonderfully worn treasures to be found around nearly every corner in West Michigan—if you know where to look. Get to know some local women who are digging up and curating the cream of the secondhand crop, and bringing “cool” vintage right to your...
by Kayla Swem | Mar 30, 2022 | Relationships
School drop off, family doctor’s appointments, sports practices for the kids, your book club meetup … in the midst of it all, finding time to simply be alone with ourselves can be difficult. However, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t work to...
by Emily | Mar 30, 2022 | Profile
Chief Development & Program Officer | Michigan Women Forward In January, Michigan Women Forward (MWF) welcomed Natalie Hall as their Chief Development and Program Officer, a newly created role that plays a crucial part in the organization’s support and...
by Kayla Swem | Mar 30, 2022 | Profile
This April, Sophia Cerniglia is celebrating her 31st birthday. And while a birthday for most people is always a special occasion, it’s especially precious and momentous for Cerniglia—someone who wasn’t expected to live past age 18. When you meet the...
by Kayla Swem | Mar 30, 2022 | Wellness
“Gut” is one of those odd words that has many meanings, from the protrusion said to come from too much beer consumption to the feeling you get when something feels right or wrong. You can have guts, spill your guts, and even hate someone’s...
by Kayla Swem | Mar 23, 2022 | Travel
It’s easy to let the hustle and bustle of travel stress you out, especially when it comes to spring break and traveling with kids or teenagers. Eliminate one major stressor by keeping your packing light! Take a step back from the heavy concerns surrounding...
by Kayla Swem | Mar 23, 2022 | Cityscene
Taking place Tuesday, March 29 at the Listening Room, “The Music That Raised Us: Celebrating Black Female Artists Throughout the Ages” aims to honor the talents and massive contributions of Black women in the music industry. Those who attend could look...
by Kayla Swem | Mar 17, 2022 | Financial
Surprised in spring by a tax bill you didn’t anticipate? Consider strategies for settling up without disrupting your longer-term financial progress. Filing season is underway, and many working Americans are already receiving their refunds—but what happens if you...
by Kayla Swem | Mar 17, 2022 | Style & Beauty
From getting the perfect haircut for spring to your monthly self-care manicure to makeup application for a special occasion, we put a lot of trust into professional cosmetologists to make us feel like our best selves. And according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor...
by Kayla Swem | Mar 9, 2022 | Cityscene
Put together your finest green outfit and venture to downtown Muskegon on Saturday, March 12, 2022 to the 9th annual Muskegon St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which is returning after a two-year hiatus. The family-friendly event, which is sponsored by JCI Greater...