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Wedding Wardrobe: Mother of the Bride Edition

Wedding Wardrobe: Mother of the Bride Edition

What dress options are available to the mother (and mother-in-law) of the bride? Of course, the bride is the star of the show. But you can look fabulous, too. Forego boring, traditional frocks and look less matronly with some sound advice. Let these pointers help lead...

An Ode to Summer Camp

An Ode to Summer Camp

When I look back on my time at summer camp, I recall very specific experiences—learning to fold and care for the American flag; hitting my first full canter astride a horse; learning sign language; pouring lye down the outhouse privy; synchronized swimming in...

Earth Day 2016: Trees for the Earth

Earth Day 2016: Trees for the Earth

Twenty million Americans took to streets, parks and auditoriums on April 22, 1970, in an effort to ensure our planet's heath and sustainability. The day marked a rare moment of political alignment as Republicans and Democrats stood together in defense of our...

SPECIAL (Local) DELIVERY

SPECIAL (Local) DELIVERY

Imagine lifestyle lessons from the inside set. It's here in TheMIbox subscription service, where you experience Michigan box by box. My @selectpotential edition features wonderfully curated items from fashion blogger and Michigan adventurer Tieka Ellis. The unwrapping...

Physiological Changes You Can Make to Reduce Stress

Physiological Changes You Can Make to Reduce Stress

We are all overextended, overscheduled, tired and just plain ... stressed out! Michelle Steffes, Certified Coach/Business Consultant/Speaker/Trainer at IPV Consulting, can help. She has identified six key factors that should help you avoid burnout. For those of us...

Luxury Travel for the Everywoman

Luxury Travel for the Everywoman

The idea of luxury travel typically brings to mind images of penthouse suites, chauffeur-driven limousine, and private jets. Yet the definition of luxury travel is evolving, and today it means different things to different people. One key element today's luxury travel...

Metamorphosis

Metamorphosis

The butterflies are once again blooming at the Frederik Meijer Gardens and & Sculpture Park annual exhibition. More than 7,000 tropical butterflies have arrived from Africa, Asia, South and Central America. These fluttering beauties await your arrival....

Roméo and Juliet, Grand Rapids Style

Roméo and Juliet, Grand Rapids Style

Under the stage direction of Bernard Uzan, Opera Grand Rapids is presenting Roméo and Juliet on Friday, April 29, and Saturday, April 30. Uzan has been nominated for an Emmy for his recent appearance on the hit TV show Mozart in the Jungle. He is a Lifetime...

Trunk Club, Stitch Fix, Rent the Runway … Oh, My!

Trunk Club, Stitch Fix, Rent the Runway … Oh, My!

Having someone style your wardrobe ... Check. Avoiding fitting rooms ... Check. Clothes shopping in your robe with a glass of wine in hand ... Check. The latest online shopping trend includes a variety of virtual personal stylists. The stylists are live and can...