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Waterfront Film Festival Announces New Host City

Waterfront Film Festival Announces New Host City

The Waterfront Film Festival is officially going on the road. It was decided that the nationally recognized, fifteenth annual nonprofit event will take place in South Haven, Michigan, June 13-16, 2013.  South Haven is just fifteen minutes south of Saugatuck,...

Forget the Cookies—Bring on the Gingerbread House!

Forget the Cookies—Bring on the Gingerbread House!

The holiday season is under way and there are many things to do, places to go, people to see. This season, try sitting down with a bunch of family and friends, and have a gingerbread house-making party!  From six years old to ninety-two, everyone will enjoy...

Reduce Holiday Spending Stress

Reduce Holiday Spending Stress

The holidays aren’t happy or wonderful for everyone.  Mary and Jack were stressed. She was crying, and he was visibly frustrated. “Our family’s tradition is to buy holiday gifts for everyone. Tis the season to be jolly—and we want to give, but our giving is...

Living the Dream

Living the Dream

When she was working as a marketing coordinator in Grand Rapids, Carla Flanders' boss asked her what her ideal job would be. Carla said she wanted to meet great people, plan big events, and be the behind-the-scenes person responsible for putting all of the big-picture...

GRunveiled

GRunveiled is a wedding show unveiling independent, hip, and contemporary wedding vendors from around West Michigan. Expect to find products and services that go beyond the conventional wedding show in quality, creativity, and spark. Join other brides and wedding...

Top 5 Beauty Stocking Stuffers

Top 5 Beauty Stocking Stuffers

The power of pint-sized beauty products slipped into a stocking is undeniable. From faux eyelashes, to glitter nail polish, and lip gloss that smells and tastes like confections, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. A chat with Erick Gerson, a professional makeup...

May Your Holidays be Simply Beautiful

When I think of the holidays, I get excited for all the events and activities—but then reality hits me, and the stress starts to mount. I need to help clean, decorate, cook, and buy and wrap presents, all in the span of a few weeks. Thinking about this makes me wish I...

Fall in Love With Foster Care

Fall in Love With Foster Care

Pointing up at Jean MacDonald was a small index finger, grabbing for attention. “What’s up?” Jean asked the little girl. “Did you know you’re white?” the little girl said. With an astonished laugh, Jean looked down at the girl and said, “I am?” That’s when Jean fell...

You Could Be a Successful Investor!

You Could Be a Successful Investor!

Ladies, you could stop worrying about your investments by taking control with three Free Market steps to making better investment decisions. Stop worrying about your money not working hard enough to support your lifestyle, or missing out on the market.   Have you...