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In some families, money is a topic spoken of only by the grown-ups and behind closed doors. But cultivating healthy spending and saving habits early-on is critical in an age of credit cards and looming college debt. Here are some tips for growing a relationship of...
In June our family said goodbye to an 11-year-old little girl who had taken up space in our home and our hearts during her fifteen-month stay in the U.S. through a Korean exchange program. I recall the void that was felt for several weeks. We had to retrain ourselves...
The wind is seesawing their boat side to side as the sound of loud ripping indicates a decimated sail. Lighting cracks feet from where they float, throwing quick, hot, flames of fire even closer to their worried faces. With all secured on deck, the family lowers the...
Executive chef Shelly Rash will spice up the Holland Farmers Market weekly Chef Series on Saturday, August 25. He’ll demonstrate an array of salsas—raw, cooked, and fruit—using fresh ingredients from the market. Rash, originally from Chicago, is currently the...
If you own or operate a business, chances are you are working with clients on some level. It is very important that you develop long lasting relationships of trust and honesty with people so that you can retain their business and their loyalty. There are a number of...
Are you running wildly between frantic and sluggish on most days? It’s no wonder. From morning to night, our nervous systems take a beating with the barrage of incoming stimuli–deadlines, traffic jams, high-pressure meetings, family and work demands, and constant...
Raised in a family with a physician for a dad and a nurse for a mother, Abby Rogers knows a lot about career dedication and fitting that loyalty into family life. In fact, she's living the lesson everyday as a physician's assistant for surgical oncology at Advantage...
Join WISE at 5/3 Ballpark August 15 (on a non-game night) to hear Amy Proos, CEO of Proos Manufacturing, share the tactics and tools she employed to turn the tide on a losing streak that was eroding her family-owned business. Amy will show us how to swing for the...
Summers' end parties are a great time to soak up the last warm and sunny days of the season. This time when you invite friends over to celebrate, forgo the need for a babysitter and keep kids occupied with fun outdoor games. It's a fun outing for the whole family!...
Fork Fest is one of Local First's most popular events of the year. Join the organization in the beautiful setting of the Romence Gardens greenhouse on Thursday, October 18 from 5-9 p.m. to experience the best local food West Michigan has to offer. Try everything from...