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Patricia (Patty) Christopher started out teaching special education and was a psychologist in the schools until she retired four years ago. That’s when she decided to take the leap in fulfilling her dream of becoming a pastry chef—more specifically, a...
Dessert tables have been quite the rage at parties for several years now—and there are no signs that this trend is slowing down. From showers to birthday parties, weddings, and the Superbowl, a dessert table could be a functional focal point that effectively conveys...
Beginning January 9, Pine Rest will display a selection of Stacy A. Niedzwiecki’s digital art pieces. The exhibit will be located in the Postma Center Leep Art Gallery at Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services, 300 68th Street, Grand Rapids. Niedzwiecki is...
Do you know what effect you want to have on the world? Do you know the true purpose for your life? Before you start investing, you need to know your values and beliefs in order to establish your goals. Then, your life decisions will be easier to make: Each...
The upcoming new year spurs a host of resolutions, many of which revolve around improved eating habits and reaching a healthier weight. Chefs and dietitians at Saint Mary’s Health Care are providing resources to help West Michigan succeed with its goals. Take Your...
Now that all three of my children are in full-time school, I decided to go back to work part time. My shopping habits could use a little extra dough, and I'm the type of person who if I don't keep super busy, I will fall into a lazy abyss. But I quickly found...
As we roll into a new year, we take some of our old, tired habits and styles with us. You’ve now been put on notice! It’s time to freshen up your look, update with color, or just learn a few tricks to take better care of your hair. “The difference between a good...
A child sees her mother as capable, protective, nurturing. She is there to discipline, but also to doctor scraped knees and egos, and to get excited about accomplishments big or small. But when a mother becomes ill, how can she help her child understand that life is...
It's been nearly a year since West Michigan Woman launched online. This time last December, the office was abuzz with preparations. There were in-depth discussions about the font, the color scheme, and the layout we would use to give the website the aesthetic we...
It is your portfolio’s asset allocation, broad global diversification, that you must be most concerned about, more than any other investment strategy or determinant—not stock picking, not market timing, not track record investing, and not costs. Brinson, Singer, and...