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Clips Beer & Film Tour 2014

Clips Beer & Film Tour 2014

New Belgium Brewing has revealed its national tour schedule for the fifth-season Clips Beer & Film Tour, with Grand Rapids among the twenty-one cities hosting an evening of short films and libations. There's no charge to attend the Grand Rapids event, and beer...

Real Men Cook & Eat Healthy

Real Men Cook & Eat Healthy

June is Men's Health Month, and what better time to get cooking than summer, when the produce is ripe and the grill is calling? While the stereotype of men being more comfortable at the grill than the stove may or may not be true, there's no reason the grill can't...

Authentic Self

Authentic Self

Megan Sall of The Right Place, Inc. lit up the room at the March Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce's ATHENA Leadership Forum, with her personal and humorous take on the tenet of Fierce Advocacy. Beyond that, we wanted to chat with Megan about the related Authentic Self...

Festival of the Arts 2014

Festival of the Arts 2014

"Festival," as most locals refer to it, is a celebration of the arts in West Michigan. This year's Festival of the Arts runs June 6, 7, and 8, in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids. The forty-fifth annual event is one of the state's longest-running festivals, and all...

Food for Thought – 5 ways to cut your grocery bill

Food for Thought – 5 ways to cut your grocery bill

A couple of weeks ago, during my weekly Meijer visit, I'd just finished loading up the bags when I turned back to the screen and saw the total staring at me: $236.17. Wait: Didn't I just spend that exact amount less than a week ago? I didn't even buy any wine this...

Polished to Perfection

Polished to Perfection

One of the nicest things about summer is brightly colored toes and open, airy sandals. Pick a bold color and show them what it means to look good from head to toe. Besides, it might take the focus off of your summer hair issues. (Anyone else frizzy?) Keep feet smooth,...

The Family’s Guide to Connecting with Nature

The Family’s Guide to Connecting with Nature

A springtime bucket list your whole family will enjoy. What’s stopping you and your family from getting outside and enjoying some much needed sunshine and warmer temperatures? Take time over the next couple of months to go though this bucket list and get back to the...

Make the Fairway Your Runway

Make the Fairway Your Runway

At the first West Michigan Woman Golf Clinic, held May 14 at Boulder Creek Golf Club, the club’s golf shop displayed this year’s picks for apparel, featuring classic styles coupled with bright colors and bold patterns. While the sporty, streamlined skort will always...

Skin Care and Summer

Skin Care and Summer

The last of the snow is gone (at least in West Michigan), we’ve caught glimpses of spring, and summer seems mere moments away! While sun and fun may be appealing, don’t forget to prepare and take care. Here are a few tips on giving your skin a break this summer. Wear...

Gluten-Free, Flavor-Filled

Gluten-Free, Flavor-Filled

Gluten-free doesn’t mean flavor-free—you have more options than you might suspect! Consider these local reader favorites for your next gluten-free dining experience. Unique FavoritesJenison’s Bangkok Taste offers GF Thai suggestions. Among many GF items at Green are...