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Gold: Wear It. Don’t Invest in It.

Gold: Wear It. Don’t Invest in It.

Gold, silver, platinum, and other precious metals are beautiful on you, but they don’t make good investments, according to Maria J. Wordhouse Kuitula and Phyllis J. Veltman Wordhouse, Free Market Wealth and Stewardship Coaches. Read on for their take on the...

Make a Lasting First Impression with Your Smile

Make a Lasting First Impression with Your Smile

Whether you want to look good or feel good, it all begins and ends with one thing—a smile. An attractive smile makes a lasting first impression, gives you confidence, makes you generally happier, and is good for your overall emotional and physical health. And the only...

Learning How to Become More Social

Social media has resulted in some of the most used sites on the Internet by young and older people. And no matter which industry you work for, the best way to stay on top of your game and attract the most attention to your program, service, or destination is to become...

A Shopping Soirée

A Shopping Soirée

Most women get invited to countless in-home parties. While the comforts of in-home shopping are obvious (free and discounted products are nice, too), a little research should go into the parties, products, and themes that could be tailor-made for you and your...

This Week’s Pretty Pick

This Week’s Pretty Pick

Bella Donna is an Italian phrase that translates to beautiful woman. It certainly makes a fitting boutique name, too. Head to Zeeland and you’ll find Bella Donna Boutique, filled with clothing and accessories to make you feel beautiful, all collected and curated by...

For the Sake of Others: Maureen Noe’s Process for Leadership

For the Sake of Others: Maureen Noe’s Process for Leadership

Maureen Noe is naturally a strong, results-driven, task-oriented woman. The president of Heart of West Michigan United Way said, “I get a lot of energy from my work.” Maureen is capable of a high degree of efficiency as she moves United Way toward its mission,...

Downtown Market Culinary Classes Just for You

Downtown Market Culinary Classes Just for You

If you haven't had time to check out the Downtown Market, now's the perfect time. Registration for October and November culinary classes is now open! From tasting to testing and savoring to sampling, we want everyone to have the opportunity to take part...

Keystone Presents Fall Educational Seminars

Keystone Presents Fall Educational Seminars

This fall, Keystone Pharmacy in Grand Rapids will present four new educational seminars, all held in the seminar room inside the pharmacy. RSVP's are always appreciated and can be made when we answer your call or online at...

Converting Your Assets to an IRA When You Retire

Rolling a 403(b) or 457 plan account into an IRA could be worth consideration for many retirees. Making a switch may provide access to greater investment flexibility, portability, and the value of professional management during retirement. If you're about to retire—or...

The Art of Sacred Postpartum Now Offered in Grand Rapids

Sacred Pregnancy is pleased to announce that Kristin Revere has received her Sacred Postpartum certification at the first ever Art of Sacred Postpartum. She completed an intense four-day training at the Hostel in the Forest in Brunswick, Georgia, on September 1....