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Defining what's "normal" in a relationship isn't easy. Almost every situation has a range of responses that might be considered acceptable, depending on whose opinion you seek. Given that most couples don't air their dirty laundry in public, it's hard to know what's...
Meijer has many wonderful options for gift giving. Items are fashion forward and at prices that fit any budget. Keep a loved one warm with a new, stylish neck warmer or cozy hacci knit cardigan. Add colorful patterns to outfits by layering long socks over tights or...
The 7th Annual Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival—the Midwest's premier annual pre-holiday celebration—returns to the Steelcase Ballroom inside the DeVos Place, November 20-22.Touted as one of the city's best annual celebrations, the Festival...
Remember the days when you had to actually go into the bank to deposit a check? And then ATMs were invented—and it seemed like magic! Now, you don't even need to leave your home to do your banking, as long as you have a computer or a smartphone. While you may have...
Halloween isn't just for the kids. Check out these special Halloween night events in the area, for those twenty-one and older. Founders Halloween Spooktacular: Featuring Anoraak, Alexis, Tunde Olaniran, and Millie and Jam, Founders' annual Halloween bash is a great...
Cranberries' bright pop of color and tart flavor make them a beautiful focal point and complimentary companion to many seasonal favorites. In the fall, you can find then fresh at the grocery store. (They freeze well, too, right in the bag in which you bought them.)...
Welcome the colors of autumn at the Ottawa County Parks properties with a guided hike. Park naturalists have lined up a series of hikes throughout some of the most captivating county parks, where you can witness the seasonal changes along the trails. "These hike...
Abraham Lincoln once said, "A house divided against itself cannot stand." In this—and any—election season, there are plenty of divided houses. Competing bumper stickers and yard signs give evidence of the range of opinions existing under one roof. So, what do you do...
What makes some people more successful in work and life than others? Our social intelligence—the way we manage ourselves and negotiate complex social relationships and environments—can play a critical role in determining our success and happiness. However, social...
At a women's issues forum earlier this fall, Rep. Winnie Brinks, Democrat, 76th District, observed that women continue to be vastly underrepresented in our government. While women make up 50.8 percent of the population, according to the U.S. Census, women only account...