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Women of Achievement & Courage in Healthcare – West Michigan Marsha D. Rappley, MD, is the 2014 Women of Achievement & Courage in Healthcare – West Michigan honoree in the Education and Research category. The awards were established in 1990 to honor and...
This is the first year in a long time that we’ve decided to not go anywhere over spring break. Maybe this wasn’t the best year to miss out on a warm getaway—but even so, I’m just not a big fan of the crowds and jaw-dropping airfares that are inevitable this time of...
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Tips to Help the Helpless Anyone who knows me well knows there is inadvertent humor (if not irony) in my being asked to compile tips on adjusting to Daylight Saving Time. I’ve always considered Daylight Saving Time the longest four-letter word known to humankind, and...
From the first moment I started dating my now husband, I knew the outdoorsman in him was as much a part of him as his DNA. He hunts, fishes, and loves everything gun-related. Today, our garage is filled with caribou, elk, and mounts of all of the deer he’s ever shot....
The votes are in, and readers have chosen Baxter Community Center in Grand Rapids as West Michigan Woman’s charity partner for this year’s Wine & Wig gala, October 18 at GRAM. Baxter’s executive director, Melanie Beelen, feels the return on the investment will be...
Personal finances. Ugh! If you’re like me, you’ve viewed managing your finances as a chore and your least favorite thing to do. Neglecting this area of our life can cause financial strain, which leads to stress and conflict and feeling out of control. In December, I...
It’s easy to pick out a cute beach towel. It’s fairly simple to grab the right sunblock. It’s a breeze to select a large enough beach bag to throw those items inside. The swimsuit?—that’s another issue. Arm yourself with what’s trending and you can take some of the...
It may only be February, but believe it or not, it’s not too early to sign your kids up for summer camp. Many camps fill up quickly, so now’s the time to explore your options, discuss them with your kids, and make some plans. Begin with your child’s best interest in...
After what seems like a million snow days, perhaps you’re in need of a getaway! Grand Haven Girls Getaway Weekend is March 14-16, and it’s the perfect pick-me-up to get you through until spring. With a wide range of activities, Girlfriends Weekend is a good match for...