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You're invited to a group tasting on Thursday, April 12, from 6 to 9 pm. at the Cascade Winery. Together with several other West Michigan wineries, Cascade Winery will host Spring Vintage Unveiling, an opportunity to sample wines from all over the West...
If you want to attract great employees, evaluate the employees you already have. Even if you’re a one-woman band, do the evaluation to determine what the strengths and weaknesses of your business are because you’ll want to add a candidate who brings talents that you...
For couples like Giuliana and Bill Rancic, being in a long distance relationship is reality, whether it is easy or not. But while movies have been made (Going the Distance, Like Crazy, Sleepless in Seattle, Casablanca), and songs have been sung (A Thousand Miles by...
This weekend I gave an alumni talk for an organization with which I was heavily involved with in college. The talk was part of a weekend retreat where I myself retreated every semester while at MSU. I've given talks on those retreats before, some in the exact spot I...
To add to my repertoire of offerings in yoga, movement, personal growth and wellness, I signed up for the weeklong JourneyDance training held in Boston with creator Toni Bergins. The experience was beyond a "simple training” but rather about BEing fully alive. Whether...
You wear them everyday, and if you're lucky, you don't even notice. But if you're like most women, your bra isn't hitting that sweet spot between stretched out straps and a chest muffin top. Angela Brown and Heather Watkowski may not work at Victoria's Secret, but...
Why does a woman living alone need a gallon-sized jar of pickle spears, you may wonder. How could this purchase merit any sort of sense? To these questions I say first, I love pickles, second, buying in bulk allows me to practice time-tested frugality, and third, when...
Laura Caprara is putting Grand Rapids on the map one event at a time. Her business, Stellafly Social Media, is taking off, and with photography and video coverage of happenings throughout West Michigan and even beyond the state lines, Laura hopes to inspire her social...
In just three steps, you'll have an afternoon of family fun. Bounce it, stretch it, smash it, make it! Your kids will love this rainy day activity. Step one: Combine 1 1/2 cups of warm water, 2 cups of Elmer's glue, and food coloring of your choice. Step two: In a...
Entertain your guests with comfort food that doesn't send them searching for their elastic-waist pants. Follow these delicious dinner recipes for flavor without the guilt: Greek-Style Quinoa BurgersKnown for its great source of protein, quinoa gives a healthy spin to...