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Gift Wrapping Preparedness

Gift Wrapping Preparedness

Don't be caught on Christmas Eve or the afternoon before a birthday party with a shortage of gift-wrapping supplies. Keep a few things on hand year-round so you'll be ready when the last minute invites pop up in the mail. Your wrapping station should include: Solid...

The More You Use Your Cutting Board, the Better

The More You Use Your Cutting Board, the Better

Carin Vogelzang is a mom on the go. Between various athletic events, music lessons and more, dinner can become a pit stop at the kitchen table instead of sit down family time. But Carin won't sacrifice her family's health or time together. She has a secret recipe to...

Martini’s in May

East Grand Rapids will host Martini's in May this Thursday from 6-9 p.m. Gaslight Village stores will remain open late and offer discounts and signature cocktails like the "Rosatini" served at Rosa's Closet. Other participating stores include Smooch Beauty Boutique,...

How to Cope When You’re Suddenly Single

How to Cope When You’re Suddenly Single

Kathey Batey is the author of Suddenly Single, a book about how to transition into the single life and live it successfully. Kathey shared some advice with us reflecting on her own experiences as a speaker, author, and woman.   West Michigan Woman: Tell us...

Is Great Customer Service in Your Tool Kit?

Is Great Customer Service in Your Tool Kit?

Treat others as you want to be treated is the Golden Rule of customer service, right? In a day and age where service is clearly lacking, the Golden Rule is hard to find, let alone define. Wikipedia defines customer service as “a series of activities designed to...

Welcome to the Real World

A couple nights before graduation, I had a dream I showed up not in cap and gown but in a towel to receive my diploma. I'm going to interpret the dream as jitters and not a forecast an unprepared future, especially because I am prepared—I already have a full-time job!...

Dietary Supplements: Are they necessary?

Dietary Supplements: Are they necessary?

A healthy, well-balanced diet is vital for healthy, well-balanced living.  Admittedly, it is often difficult to give our body all of the nutrients it needs on a daily basis.  Life often gets in the way with unhealthy, convenience foods replacing the healthy,...

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