11 Tips for Putting the FUN Back into DysFUNctional I'm a lover of traditions around the holidays: cookie baking, music making, present buying and Santa spying. And while I enjoy spending time with family, for many a Norman Rockwell kind of...
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Kick It!
New Year's resolutions on your mind? Planning on getting back on track, fitness-wise? Cardio is a buzzword staple within the fitness industry—and for good reason. Cardio training lowers blood pressure, aids in burning body fat, increases metabolism and builds...
Discover Your Holiday Bliss Up North!
Discover one of Michigan's most beautiful scenic locations—and the quaint small towns and villages of Benzie County, an ideal Northern Michigan experience for a relaxing family getaway or a gift-buying trip. Whether you choose to visit for the holiday happenings,...
The Taxman Cometh
Make your tax to-do list while you still have time! As we settle into the last quarter of the year, your mind may be on a different kind of list. But December 31 marks an important deadline for many year-end tax moves, including charitable contributions, so it makes...
Andy Warhol’s ‘Marilyn’ Given to GRAM
Guests attending the Grand Rapids Art Museum's annual member meeting were in for a surprise ending: At the conclusion of the formal business meeting, guests were escorted to the first-floor Secchia Lobby area to witness the unveiling of an iconic print from one of...
The Dreaded Return of the Elf on the Shelf
It's time, y'all—time for the elves to show up in my mailbox. Really, they have been shoved in a basket in my laundry room since last December and my 10-year-old has already found them. Damn it. I couldn't decide if that was the perfect time to spill the truth, or try...
Why WMW Events?
West Michigan Woman's event line up is here! Mark your calendars and get ready to wine down, pint out, get wiggy and scramble. When you attend, you'll find that our events aren't like any other professional women's events. Why? Because our events are less formal and...
Can We Just Be Friends
The field of direct sales or direct marketing has taken off like wildfire. We all want our friends to be successful, to thrive in their chosen careers and to financially support their families. But when those careers come knocking on our virtual doorstep, a once...
Managing Extracurriculars
It can be a tough call to know how involved your child should be in extracurricular activities—and to know how hard you should push your child to tough out a rough season or continue with lessons they aren't enthusiastic about. Finding a balance that teaches your...
Celebrate Heroes in Our Midst
Heroes walk among us, every day. Komen Michigan's Powerfully Pink event will spotlight Michigan superheroes. Survivors will be honored, as well as grantees and organizations across the state who use Komen funds to further the mission, and companies using their...