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Setting Financial Goals: Don’t Ignore the Monster in the Closet

Setting Financial Goals: Don’t Ignore the Monster in the Closet

Setting financial goals for your family can feel like an overwhelming, and frankly scary, undertaking. Worse, though, is ignoring that monster in the closet until it’s too late to make a plan for your child’s education or your own retirement. So, you fall in love, get...

Vacation Brain

Vacation Brain

Have you ever noticed that a few days before vacation, your mind starts wandering? You start thinking about what to pack, what books you’re going to read, and what kind of cocktails you’re going to be sipping on the beach. Needless to say, I think I have a case of...

Bring Vintage Furniture into the Future

Bring Vintage Furniture into the Future

Vintage furniture can be upcycled/recycled from many parts and pieces. There are many people out there doing just that so stand out from the crowd. Going the extra mile and spending a little more time paying attention to detail is a way you can do so. The cabinet...

From the Ground Up

From the Ground Up

Kristy Sherlund is an executive mom, employee, and Caledonia community member. In her role as vice president of product and merchandising at Baudville, she helps managers to connect with their employees, and she's learned a little about making connections herself...

Watching Children Spread their Wings

Watching Children Spread their Wings

These days, it's not a matter of if but when children will graduate from high school and head off to college. But even if higher education is the new norm, it's never easy for parents to pack up their kids and leave them in a dorm room. Cheri Rose of Augusta is...

GRAM on the Green

The Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) brings back the popular outdoor summer series, GRAM on the Green, for a fourth season beginning July 6. GRAM on the Green features special activities like giant Jenga and chess from 5-9 p.m. and sketching on Wege Plaza, live...

What Differentiates You?

What Differentiates You?

When was the last time you took a look at what really makes you stand out from your competition? Is there any difference at all, or are you competing on price alone? If you are different, what are those unique offerings you provide? For some, the answer to this...

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Have you met a West Michigan Woman that we should know about? Who inspires you? Who would you define as a true professional woman? Who has influenced you? Who makes a difference in our community? We would love to know! Please complete the form below and let us know...

Tan Lines Beware!

The best way to maintain even skin tone throughout the summer is by applying sun screen, and lots of it. But one afternoon in the sun can imprint a halter top tan line for the rest of the season, and that just won't do when your bridesmaid dress is strapless. Here are...

Date Night on the River

The Creston Neighborhood Association invites everyone to its inaugural Riverside Date Night this Friday from 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m. The association will be playing The Notebook. The movie will start at dusk at Riverside Park on Riverside Park Drive NE. Cost is $35 and...