In 2006, when Beth Poe's youngest daughter started kindergarten full-time, she decided to go to school too, go back, that is. She enrolled in a nursing program at Kalamazoo Community College and picked up where she left off in 1986. "I decided I wanted to finish what...
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Choosing the Right OB/GYN
Having an open and trusting relationship with your obstetrician/gynecologist makes women less reluctant to strip down on appointment day or to make the date all together. Whether you've seen the same doctor for years or you're shopping for a new one, there are some...
A Small World and My New Car
I love a good wine, and I won't soon forget the complimentary bottle that led to the recent purchase of my new car. Last year on my wedding anniversary, my husband, Jason, and I went to the 1913 room for dinner. Prior to the meal, we went for a drink at Reserve. We...
Sip on this: Tea Fights Cancer Before it Starts
Many people believe that tea is reserved for those who live in the Mother Country, the elderly or those with a seasonal illness, however, drinking tea on a regular basis has health benefits that your morning coffee or daily soda can’t provide. From herbal teas to...
Add Volume to Your Wintertime Do
Are hats and headbands smooshing your hair and consequently your outdoor mood? Learn how to keep your ears warm and retain volume! Divide your hair into two sections, one on top and one on bottom as if you are putting your hair into a half ponytail. The bottom section...
What Are Your Backsplashes Saying?
Caked with bacon grease and the colors you chose ten years ago, your backsplashes are pleading with you, "Update us!" While this is not an excuse for you to sweep your messy walls under the rug, per se, it will give your kitchen a facelift and brighten your day too....
All About the Attitude
The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and it's a buyer's market, thus is the daily livelihood of Katie Karczewski. As a wife, mother, business owner, volunteer, survivor and friend, Katie K. embodies optimism and change similar to the city she has called home for...
Money Saving Mondays in Hudsonville
Make Monday your day to shop in Hudsonville. Chamber of Commerce businesses are working together to offer residents and visitors special deals every Monday beginning February 6. "The businesses have put together an excellent package of deals that I'm confident will be...
Flying Toward Potential
Typically I tune out any conversation about birds. Frankly, I find them disgusting. But in yoga, a recent obsession of mine, names of birds are often used to describe different poses. For this practice alone, I give birds pardon, in fact, the poses with bird names are...
Navigating Through the Loss of a Parent
A wave of grief crashes onto a wife who loses her husband, and children get pulled into the undertow. Maintaining strength in these heartbreaking circumstances is crucial, not only for yourself but for your children. They will look to their living parent to be...