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"It's time to stop talking. It's time to take action. We need to start today!" These are the words of Becky Puckett-Wood, managing director at Experis. While women make up more then 50 percent of the global workforce, less than 25 percent of these women hold senior...
The breathtaking colors of autumn in West Michigan rival any town, anywhere, and lure both residents and visitors outside to bask in their beauty. But one short season later, winter ushers in colder temps that send us scurrying into the cozy cocoon of our homes. This...
Receiving alarming health news stirs up myriad emotions. I think we all start at shock. Fear likely creeps in next, followed immediately by panic. Some then move to the "Why me?" phase, and others jump straight into action mode. To me, more intriguing than the...
Worry about sunscreen—not your suit. Arm yourself with tips and tricks to find the right swimwear so your beach day is a breeze and the sun and the sand and ... Oh, you get the picture! "A lot of times women think more coverage is going to hide flaws," said Jill...
The month of February is devoted to celebrating the many contributions of black Americans throughout our nation's history. West Michiganders can honor these contributions by attending the many educational and celebratory events in our area. There are also online...
Do you have pain "down there?" Ugh. Is there anything worse? Not only does the location leave little to be desired, but who the heck can you talk to about it? According to a review published in Pain Physician in 2014, anywhere from 5.7 percent to 26.6 percent of women...
February is National Black History Month. This annual celebration honors the achievements of black Americans and recognizes the key role these individuals played in U.S. history. Many West Michigan organizations have arranged events that will take place throughout...
Last November, I took my first "real" girls' trip since having kids. Sure I'd gone on a few weekend getaways, but the destinations were always within a two to three-hour drive. This time, my friend announced that for her 40th birthday, she'd be planning something...
Treat your Valentine to a special night of food, local brews, games, music, play and FUN...all to benefit the Grand Rapids Children's Museum! Join us for the Grown Up Play Date Friday, February 12, 2016, a night of museum fun for adults only! Play a round of laser...
February/March 2016