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Financial Resolutions You Should Consider Keeping in 2021

Financial Resolutions You Should Consider Keeping in 2021

According to a National Endowment for Financial Education survey, over four in five (84%) Americans say the COVID-19 pandemic is causing stress on their personal finances—a statistic that's unfortunately not at all surprising. Many have had to adapt and adopt new or...

Q&A: Alita Kelly

Q&A: Alita Kelly

"It all starts with knowing better, then doing better." South East Market is more than a market—it's a mission. The new Grand Rapids store goes beyond the usual grocery store, fighting for a better world. They're starting with food justice, working to reduce...

Not Your Grandmother’s Wallpaper

Not Your Grandmother’s Wallpaper

Did you hear? Wallpaper is back, baby! Whether you're still not totally sold on the re-emergence of this nostalgic trend or are all aboard the wallpaper train, sustainability and design are increasingly walking hand-in-hand into homes everywhere. The new "Biophilia"...

Gather (Responsibly) in the Great Outdoors

Gather (Responsibly) in the Great Outdoors

Now that the sun is starting to shine a bit brighter and warmer days aren't far away, many people are getting their patios and other outdoor spaces ready for use. But before refreshing or upgrading your outdoor space, ponder what you'd like the purpose of the space to...

Spring Days at the Spa

Spring Days at the Spa

Celebrate the start of a new season with a trip up north, where you can find total relaxation at Spa Grand Traverse. Feel refreshed and renewed with the Spa Grand Traverse spring menu. Put your best face forward with a refreshing HydraFacial or bright skin facial....

Basic Bee: Standing Out and Leading with Authenticity

Basic Bee: Standing Out and Leading with Authenticity

Authenticity is a top priority for Renise Warners, Owner of Basic Bee, a boutique she opened in Grand Rapids in November 2020. Warners has used her extensive past retail experience to fill a unique gap in the Grand Rapids fashion market. West Michigan Woman sat down...

A Time for ‘Happy Tulips’

A Time for ‘Happy Tulips’

While 2020 was a bust with lockdowns, closed businesses and cancelled events due to the aggressive onset of COVID-19, the Tulip Time Quilt Show Committee in Holland have used their creative talents to create a special keepsake to benefit the annual Tulip Time...

2021 Brilliance Awards Nominations Now Open!

2021 Brilliance Awards Nominations Now Open!

Do you know a West Michigan woman who should be recognized for their contributions to the community? Nominate them for the 2021 West Michigan Woman Brilliance Awards! We're pleased to honor the success of women in our community with the annual awards event, taking...

Welcome Spring at the GRAM

Welcome Spring at the GRAM

As buds and stems start to emerge from the softened ground and on bare branches, it's the perfect time to celebrate the arrival of spring and all the refreshing splendor it brings with the GRAM's popular bi-annual Art in Bloom event, taking place March 19-21, 2021....