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Keratin Treatment—Is It Right for You?

Keratin Treatment—Is It Right for You?

For most of my life, I’ve envied the girls who had straight hair. I’m guessing it’s the same thing for those who have straight hair. They want it curly right? A few months ago, my stylist suggested I consider a keratin treatment. She’s sees the struggles I’ve faced...

Press Release 101

Press Release 101

Boosting media attention is all a matter of timing and does not have as much to do with the quality of a press release. When putting together a marketing campaign in hopes of media coverage, consider the needs of the editors who are the only ones standing between you...

Preventing Skin Cancer is Elementary

Preventing Skin Cancer is Elementary

Skin cancer is lurking around every ill-shaded, ultraviolet-flooded afternoon. Is your skin protected from this potential killer? Determine the need for medical attention by learning your ABCDs.  Skin cancer comes in many shapes and colors, the more abnormal, the...

Wine, Women & Wheels

Join Muskegon Break and Tire Tuesday, June 12 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Broadway location (848 E Broadway) for Wine, Women & Wheels–the Woman's Car Care Clinic. Car information sessions including Safety for You and Your Car, Q&A's: Indicator Lights, and a...

Your Best Accessory is Your Smile

Your Best Accessory is Your Smile

Are you sporting a sparkling smile? Don't give up your daily dose of coffee (or red wine). Get a perfect grin with these teeth-whitening tips from dentist Dr. Jeff Helmus. Dr. Helmus says most people come to his office for teeth whitening because they want to look...

GRPS Musical Instrument Drive

Legendary singer-songwriter Barry Manilow hopes others will once again follow his philanthropic lead as he donates a Yamaha piano to launch a local instrument drive for the Grand Rapids Public Schools. Anyone who donates a new or gently used musical instrument to Van...

Local First Street Party

The ninth annual Local First Street Party is this Saturday, June 9 from 4 p.m.-12 a.m. Gather in front of Bistro Bella Vita for local music, local food, and local beer. Admission is free. Purchase drinks and food from local vendors throughout the event. On stage,...

Her Cup Runneth Over

Her Cup Runneth Over

Heidi VanderWal is "one of those full time girls," she says, but when she goes to work, it's on her own terms. As a Silpada Director, Heidi puts to use her love for selling things that sparkle, but for someone who has no background in sales, she draws on a more...

Eat, Drink, and be Charitable

Eat, Drink, and be Charitable

Join the Social Charity Club of Grand Rapids on Thursday, June 14 to benefit The Friends of Grand Rapids Parks at the JW Marriott J Dek, Mixology, and Six.One.Six. Donate $10 at the door. All proceeds are donated directly to the charity. A drink ticket is included...

Take Your Party to the Beach

Take Your Party to the Beach

In West Michigan, we know a thing to two about beaches, but do you have beach bag packing down to a science? Entertain your friends and family at the beach with these essential items: Sunscreen: Don't take risks when it comes to sun exposure. Make sure you have a high...