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Some purchase and cultivate compost bins in their gardens, others designate a space for an open pile of vegetable ends and grass clippings. Whatever the method, the process can be rewarding for plants and the general environment surrounding the house. Kathie...
Even though the technique has been around for a little more than a year in Michigan, manicured shellacs are here to stay. Salons boast that the shellac will last for two weeks, much longer than the typical manicure that only lasts the weekend to five days if you're...
With a degree in elementary education and work experience as a manager and a buyer, Amy Ruis takes a well-rounded approach to her nearly 10-year-old business, Art of the Table. "I got the idea because I love to entertain, drink good wine and beer, cook, and bake," she...
Let's go shopping! Here's an exclusive West Michigan Woman offer.Visit the new LOFT store in Breton Village Shopping Center!
When the time comes, talking about aging can be difficult for parents and children. Here's how to ease into the subject with your mom or dad. Use others as examples to discus similar situations. Referring to a friend or family member who is going through or...
You hang up the phone, cheeks sore from smiling (apparently a smile can be conveyed through our voices), throat sore from so much optimism, and then the reality of the call hits–your in-laws are coming for a visit. Your mind instantly goes into list-making...
The Humane Society of West Michigan will host Furry Friday Films on the third Friday of each summer month beginning May 18 at 5:30 p.m. Parents can drop children off for a animal-related movie night and a chance to play with adoptable animals at the Humane Society....
I grew up on Lake Michigan in the little Village of Pentwater and I spent all my summer days swimming, playing volleyball, jumping off the pier (trying to not get caught by the authorities), and just sitting with my toes in the soft, clean sand of Charles Mears State...
Small communities remind residents that it truly is a small world after all. As such, chances are if you have an ex living in the West Michigan vicinity, you'll run into him sooner or later. How do you break the ice when you see him for the first time? What's the best...
A successful business includes the perfect combination of profit flow (up, not down), respect from other industry leaders, satisfied customers, and at the end of the day, a balanced life. But how does one get there? Forming positive habits in your everyday life will...