The Shopping Experience of the Season

The Shopping Experience of the Season

‘Tis the season for giving, and a well-loved and cherished event offers the opportunity for your holiday shopping to give better! The 33rd annual Junior League of Grand Rapids’ (JGLR) Beneath the Wreath charitable shopping event returns November 3 – 4,...
Keep Black Friday from Budget Busting

Keep Black Friday from Budget Busting

Every year, many start the holiday season with a shopping budget and a vow to stick to it. Yet year after year, after the gifts are unwrapped and the credit card bills and bank statements start to arrive, many are shocked at how much they really spent. Why is it so...

Divorce: Budgeting for the Holidays

It’s that time of year when we all start shopping for Christmas presents for family and friends. It’s a wonderful time to reflect on the relationships we have and give selflessly to those we love. I really like this time of year, but as of last year, I had to set a...