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Help Your Kids Get Their Zzz’s

Help Your Kids Get Their Zzz’s

There's a long list of things that can prevent children from getting a good night of sleep. Erratic bedtime routine. Early morning school start times. Too much screen time. Sleep apnea. Anxiety. Schedule disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Seasonal time changes....

Say ‘I Do’ to the 2022 Winter Bridal Show of West Michigan

Say ‘I Do’ to the 2022 Winter Bridal Show of West Michigan

The holiday season is always a popular time for proposals, so we know there are likely some newly-engaged readers in our midst! Now comes the fun part: Planning the wedding. But where to start? What local vendors are the right choice? Lucky for you, the 14th annual...

Offering Children Joy in the Face of Immeasurable Challenges

Offering Children Joy in the Face of Immeasurable Challenges

Make-A-Wish® Michigan recently hosted their first inaugural women's initiative called the W.I.S.H. Society. Standing for "Women Inspiring Strength & Hope," the program celebrates women who do exactly what the name says! This past year, the initiative's honorees...

Game-Changing Medications

Game-Changing Medications

"I've tried everything and still can't seem to lose weight." As an obesity medicine specialist, I hear this on a daily basis as women stress and struggle with their weight. For many women, they feel like they know how to lose weight, but staying on a plan can be...

Holiday Recipes That Break the Mold

Holiday Recipes That Break the Mold

When you think of traditional holiday recipes, you might think of the decadent spreads depicted in nearly every classic holiday film (minus perhaps the turkey from Christmas Vacation). But more often than not, "traditional" means something different to everyone—and we...

Last-Minute Holiday Gift Ideas

Last-Minute Holiday Gift Ideas

It's the week of Christmas. Woo-hoo, that's great! That means it's time for lots of yummy food, time spent with loved ones, comfy clothes and relaxation. Unless ... you've just now realized you've got a few unpurchased gifts left lingering on your list this year...

Discover the Flavors of Kurdish Cuisine at Cafe de Miro

Discover the Flavors of Kurdish Cuisine at Cafe de Miro

If Mediterranean cuisine is your favorite, take note! A favorite family-owned Kurdish-style Mediterranean restaurant has officially opened the doors of their second location, residing inside the Grand Rapids Downtown Market. Cafe de Miro, whose successful first...

Stephanie Adams Named GRPS Foundation President & CEO

Stephanie Adams Named GRPS Foundation President & CEO

Stephanie Adams, a longtime nonprofit leader and community organizer, has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of the Grand Rapids Public Schools Foundation (GRPSF), the fundraising partner of Grand Rapids Public Schools. Learn more about why Adams is...

Lucinda Wright: Pushing Boundaries, Advancing Innovation.

Lucinda Wright: Pushing Boundaries, Advancing Innovation.

Not only is Lucinda Wright changing up the coffee and spirits game as Co-Founder and CEO of Michigan-based Cask & Kettle, she's also a lesson in what happens when you step away from comfortability and imagine what's possible in a world of impossibility. A Rives...