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If you have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting back to sleep, you're not alone. The National Institutes of Health estimates that twenty-five to thirty percent of Americans suffer from insufficient sleep. "If you're waking up and not feeling refreshed...
Tomorrow is my birthday: I turn forty-one. I'm not telling you this in hopes that you'll send some well wishes; I'm not a big birthday person, so I promise not to be offended if you forget. Last year, I had no chance of flying under the radar. My husband rented a limo...
GRandJazzFest, taking place August 16 and 17, 2014, in Rosa Parks Circle, downtown Grand Rapids, brings together notable jazz performers and highlights up-and-coming artists. There is no admission fee. This year's festival showcases trumpeter and vocalist Rick Braun...
West Michigan Women is proud to feature our area's top professional and influential women on the cover of our magazine. Take a moment to read about this exclusive group and the impact they make on the lives of people in West Michigan. Do you know of someone who should...
After spending a minimum of eighteen years shuffling your kids to and from play dates, music, dance, and athletic pursuits, your youngest (or only) child graduates and the intense hands-on phase of parenting abruptly comes to a halt. In the quiet that ensues, it's not...
This summer's frequent rain has made my grass lush, my flowers radiant, and my vegetable garden a sight to behold. Unfortunately, the rain has also led to a bumper crop of mosquitoes, to the point that I can barely stand to be outside long enough to survey my...
Listen to your dog. Our animal friends give, receive, and exude love and joy. Their antics bring smiles, groans, and frustration, though the smiles usually win out. For many of us, a treasured animal is an enormous part of our world—considered family, even. Pets and...
If you can tear yourself away from the boardwalk and all of the sun and sand, Grand Haven has some great boutique shopping that's filled with unique local flavor. Find some new favorite shops or visit your tried-and-true spots—and shop until you drop back onto that...
It's that time of year: Everyone wants to be on vacation. Keeping things running smoothly while managing time-off requests for in a fair manner could be a challenge for any business owner or manager. Here are a few tips for managing the deluge of requests for days...
Catherine Rogg, vice president, corporate engagement, is a new person in a new role for Inforum, a professional organization focused on creating strategic connections and accelerating women's careers. It's a nice alignment: Catherine has a long-standing career in...