Germs are lurking everywhere, cell phones, credit cards, door knobs and steering wheels. Beat wintertime illness this season by equipping yourself with knowledge, rest and lots of hand sanitizer. Strep throat is one of the most common illnesses treated during the...
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LaughFest Tickets on Sale Tomorrow
Lovers of comedy will enjoy the nation's only community-wide festival of laughter this March at the Gilda's LaughFest in Grand Rapids. Ticket reservations open at 10 a.m. tomorrow. Ticket prices vary by show. March 9: Premium seating to see Whoopie Goldberg starts at...
Running: A Necessary Fact of Life
Some may scoff at running outdoors in the wintertime, but for me, it is a necessary fact of life that helps me decompress. I prefer it to running in the heat, actually, even when the temperature drops. There is no therapy like a run around Reeds Lake, especially the...
Discover a Real Life Treasure Hunt with Geocaching
Entertain yourself and your family using the government's multimillion-dollar satellites. Don't worry, it's not illegal, it's geocaching! Anyone can geocache, says Bridgett Czarnecki of Barry County, who first tried geocaching on a girl's weekend and brought the hobby...
Invite Arugula Salad to Dinner
Grocery List: Farmers' Market Pear & Tangerine, Shaved Fennel, Burrata Cheese Prosciutto San Daniele, Ice Wine Vinegar, Extra Virgin Olive Oil Recipe: Total time: Twenty minutesServes: Four Ingredients:2 TBSP Ice wine (eiswein) or other sweet white dessert wine1...
Brewery and Distillery Tours Offered at New Holland Brewing Company
New Holland Brewing Company will offer brewery and distillery tours at the Production Brewery every Saturday starting January 14. Brewery tours are at 12 p.m. and 3 p.m., and cost $10 per person. The tour includes beer samples and a New Holland pint glass. Distillery...
Gloves Off for a Healthy Relationship
Sometimes it is necessary to take a step back from your relationships and analyze what is going right and what is not. There are some qualities in a relationship that cannot be compromised. In any relationship, mutual respect is paramount. A relationship is made up of...
Public Speaking for More than Money
Most of the time, getting paid means cold, hard cash. But there are some forms of compensation that may be more beneficial than Benjamins, especially for public speakers. In a survey by the National Speaker's Association, 81.1 percent of public speakers said they...
My Daughter: The Teenager, The Driver
In her lifetime, my daughter has gone by many titles. All too soon, the little bundle of pink who was my baby turned into the young woman I affectionately call The Teenager. But now, with license in hand, and me in the passenger seat, we have entered a new stage of...
Refresh Your Wardrobe with Jewelry
Fashion includes fashion accessories, like jewelry. Updating your look is easy and affordable when you do so with new jewelry. It's easy to familiarize yourself with jewelry trends when you go online. The web has a myriad of fashion websites and can point you to the...