Tina Freese Decker: “I want to make an impact.”

Tina Freese Decker: “I want to make an impact.”

Tina Freese Decker wasn’t always a West Michigan woman. She was an Iowa girl, born and raised in Des Moines to parents who influenced her world. She watched her father, a small-business owner, innovate and persevere. She saw his respect and care for those who...
Manage Menopause with a Mantra

Manage Menopause with a Mantra

Claim power over the situations that occur in your life with a commitment to living your best life. The other day I had lunch with a friend at Panera. I had been craving my favorite Fuji apple salad and was really hungry when placing my order. I have been avoiding...
Lunch Line vs. Lunch Box

Lunch Line vs. Lunch Box

Summer vacation is winding down and back-to-school time is upon us. Get the skinny on how you can ensure mid-day meals pack a nutritional punch this school year.  Among the many things on a parent’s to-do list—immunizations, sports physicals, school...
Calm Back-to-School Nerves

Calm Back-to-School Nerves

Getting ready for a new school year can be an exciting time for kids and parents. It can also be a major cause of stress. Whether your child is heading to school for the first time, starting a new grade at their same school, or moving to a new school, leaving the...
Must Love Dogs

Must Love Dogs

What’s more healthful than a multivitamin and as beneficial as exercise? Fido. Or Cooper. Or Bella. Or any other fur baby. Medical research shows that owning a dog is one of the best prescriptions for reducing your health risk. And dog-owning doctors agree....