I had the unique pleasure of spending two days with Laura Kaeppeler, Miss America 2012, this week. I'd interviewed her previously on the phone for one of our company's other publications, fourpoints magazine, and I had the sense that we were going to have fun. For...
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Make New Friends, Get a Date, Volunteer
Kristian Grant doesn't mind rolling up her sleeves if it means she can help others and network at the same time. She has been volunteering since she was an undergraduate at Michigan State University. The experiences have been fulfilling and allowed her to network for...
Single Mom Maximizes Time
Take it from a mom who knows, being a single parent isn't the easiest thing in the world. Balancing work, being a mom, and alone time can be tough, but there are ups in the rollercoaster of single parenthood. The first and most important thing to do is to make...
Fundraising Event Ideas for Every Generation
Planning a corporate event that entices attendees of all ages and salary brackets can be intimidating, but drawing out the philanthropist in everyone is beneficial for organizations and the community alike. Plan a fundraising event that is fresh, fun, and encourages...
Building a Resume that Stands Out
First impressions are everything, and when applying for a new job, your resume is the first contact a potential employer will have with you, so make it good! Linda Groves works for Directions of Grand Rapids, and she goes through resumes with a fine tooth comb looking...
ATHENA Awards Scholarship Fundraiser
More than $35,000 in scholarships will be awarded this year in the twelfth annual ATHENA Scholarship program. Women over the age of thirty who are working toward a college degree are eligible to apply for these scholarships to off-set the costs of tuition, books,...
The Real Mediterranean Diet
I found myself on the Mediterranean island of Corsica. It was an amazing spring day, and my dear husband and I were walking through a flea market near a marina. Yes, there were the typical flea market vendors, lots of touristy clothes, some really nice handmade...
Life Lessons from Kettlebell: If You Always Do What You’ve Always Done, You’ll Always Get What You’ve Always Gotten
Bathing suit season is approaching faster than I realized. In fact, I leave for vacation in two short weeks. So, when my neighbor asked me a few weeks ago to try Kettlebell, I decided it was a good idea. Anyone that knows me realizes this is not normal. I don’t like...
Get the Perfect Smoky Eye
Evening eyes, bedroom eyes, or every day eyes are enhanced by attention, and a little bit of smokiness. But for this style, a little goes a long way, and too much color or too dark a shadow can take your eyes away from attractive and drop them into a Tim Burton movie....
Annual Girlfriends Weekend in Holland
Today through Sunday, March 4, girlfriends will gather, shop, eat, pamper, and enjoy. The annual Girlfriends Weekend in Holland is sold out, but the waiting list is still accepting names in case of cancelations. Girlfriends in Holland this weekend will partake in...