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Thinking about remodeling a majorly used space in our homes can be overwhelming! How does one even begin? These tips may help, as you begin to think about the process. 1. Evaluate your current space. What do you want to keep? What do you want to change? What should...
The average student graduating from college right now has more than $35,000 in student-loan debt, according to a May 8, 2015, Wall Street Journal article by Jeffrey Sparshott. No one wants to see their child encumbered by such a burden, yet many parents find it...
A day off is a reason to celebrate! Backyard barbeques are classic. But if you're looking for new ways to enjoy the last few lazy days of summer with family and friends while staying close to home, consider these party ideas. Flick and Float Pop some popcorn, inflate...
Fish is a great meal after a day at the lake. As a low-fat source of protein and hearth-healthy omega-3s, fish provide a lot of great health benefits. However, fish are also packed with chemicals from swimming in bodies of water that have been polluted with PCBs,...
Recently, I was talking with someone about growing up so close to Lake Michigan's shoreline that I took the beach for granted. "Michigan is actually a really great place to live," I said. (My eavesdropping friend leaned over and added: "We do have some Great Lakes.")...
Single tickets are now available for all concerts in the St. Cecilia Music Center 2016 – 2017 season. The first concerts of the season will be the first to showcase the extensive $2.4 million renovation of St. Cecilia Music Center's historic building. Renovations in...
Amid uncertainty and turmoil, Grace's Table is a resting place, anchor and firm foundation for teen mothers and their children, from mothers-to-be to newborns and toddlers. Lisa Anderson, founder and director, talks about Grace's Table and the importance of advocating...
Fall in love with jazz for the first time—or all over again—at the fifth annual GRandJazzFest. West Michigan’s only free, weekend-long jazz festival is being held August 20 and 21, 2016, at Rosa Parks Circle in downtown Grand Rapids. “Jazz is the Great American Art...
I read an article a few weeks ago that said, "We compare 100 percent of our own life to the best 5 percent of everyone else's." It struck a cord, because I think we all forget about that other 95 percent too often. How many times have you heard, "Oh, Jane Doe is on...
Dermaplaning is a safe and effective way to exfoliate the top layer of the epidermis and remove all of the vellus hair off of the face. It's a wonderful way to get fresh new skin within a 45-minute to hourlong treatment. Feel rejuvenated and fresh after receiving this...