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Getting Kids to Feel the Need to Read During Summer

Getting Kids to Feel the Need to Read During Summer

"No more classrooms, no more books, no more ..." Waaaait a minute. No more books? Let's try that again: "No more classrooms, but take a look! All summer long, I'll be reading my books!" That's better. If that little ditty didn't scream "elementary teacher," I don't...

Curb Appeal: Preparing Your Home for Sale

Curb Appeal: Preparing Your Home for Sale

More homes sell in the spring and summer than any other time of year. With so many potential buyers looking right now, it's important to ensure your home stands above the rest. Making a great first impression is critical: Potential buyers don't allow for do-overs or...

Migraines: Pain and Frustration

Migraines: Pain and Frustration

The aura: Tunnel vision, dizziness, sensitivity to light, and other symptoms may warn you that it's coming. Lasting from four to seventy-two hours, a migraine headache may involve nausea, blurred vision, lightheadedness, and throbbing pain. Migraine headaches' cause,...

Dining al Fresco: Local patio pleasures

Dining al Fresco: Local patio pleasures

Wondering where to go when you want to take it outside for a bit? Consider these local favorites! Bostwick Lake Inn | RockfordEstablished in 1910, Bostwick Lake Inn has the feel of that old summer place on the banks of the lake. Windows provide wonderful views of the...

Banishing the Bush: A Personal Journey

Banishing the Bush: A Personal Journey

Ah, summer—my favorite season since I was a kid! I love nothing more than heading to one of West Michigan's beaches, or drinking mojitos by the pool with a friend. But the one thing I don't look forward to is the extra chore of mowing the lawn, trimming the hedge ......

What Makes West Michigan Dads So Special

What Makes West Michigan Dads So Special

Dads come in all shapes and sizes, from all walks of life. Being "Dad" isn't just about who helped bring you into this world; it's about the men in our life who mean the most to us, who cared for us, who helped guide us. We may be all about West Michigan women, but we...

Leverage LinkedIn: A Hands-On Workshop

Leverage LinkedIn: A Hands-On Workshop

Facebook, Instagram, Twitter ... it seems there's some new trend in social media tool that's all the rage, every time you turn around. For busy women, there's just not time to learn them all, nor is it necessary. However, LinkedIn is one social media tool you can't to...

Boutiques to the East

Boutiques to the East

If you're up for some destination shopping, East Grand Rapids is home to many clothing and home décor boutiques. When the weather is nice, stroll the collective of neighborhood boutiques for necessities and gifts, and treat yourself to shopping in one charming spot....

Authenticity: Everywhere. Always.

Authenticity: Everywhere. Always.

Authenticity. You hear the word frequently from Meredith Bronk. Some say she's often the only woman in the room. Meredith says there are plenty of women in technology; that leadership isn't about gender; that collaboration at Open Systems Technologies, where she was...

Shopping for Father’s Day: It’s all in the details.

Shopping for Father’s Day: It’s all in the details.

If your dad is anything like mine, he buys himself what he wants. There are no Father's Day or Christmas wish lists, because he's purchased it already (other than that monster tractor with a plow that my mother will just not agree to). Finding a gift that truly...