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Embrace the charm of Ludington this winter as the town transforms into a winter wonderland. Beyond the festive cheer, discover a haven for outdoor enthusiasts by exploring snow-covered trails by fat tire bike, snowshoeing through pristine landscapes or gliding along...
Kick off the holiday season by giving back with Merry Market GR, an unforgettable shopping experience featuring over 30 local brick and mortar West Michigan shops and other bits of holiday fun. Taking place on Friday, November 15 from 10 a.m. – 8 a.m. and Saturday,...
Navigating a career can be daunting. Women graduate from college with a degree, a base of knowledge, a set of skills and a willingness to learn. And for the first job—maybe the first two or three jobs—that’s enough. But at some point, it becomes clear that a broader...
The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of magical joy, connection and celebration. However, for many women, it can also bring about stress, anxiety and overwhelming emotions. As a mental health professional and the founder of West Michigan Psychological...
These decorations may be simple or small but they pack a punch when it comes to bringing the festive holiday vibes to life. CANDLES Whether for the scent or warm lighting (or both), candles really bring light to your holiday time décor. Opt for taper candles in a...
Vanessa Jebb-Swanson This year marks 14 years of cancer survivorship for Vanessa Jebb-Swanson. It’s a significant number, as she was first diagnosed with PNET, a part of the Ewing Sarcoma family, at age 14. After undergoing a year of various types of chemotherapy, she...
Taylor Villarreal Taylor Villarreal lost her cousin and aunt to cancer within a couple years of one another, which prompted her to take on leadership roles for the American Cancer Society events in her community. “I started as a team member for my high school's Relay...
Mary Hannon Mary Hannon is a five-year survivor of Early Onset Stage 3 Colorectal Cancer, as well as a wife, mother, and Director of Marketing at Applied Innovation. Through her cancer journey, Mary learned it’s important to be vigilant when it comes to her health and...
Jori Phillips Jori Phillips was impacted by cancer when she was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer at the age of 35 and soft tissue sarcoma at the age of 41. She’s thankful for advances in cancer research and medications that have had her thriving for more than...
Courtney Currie Simmons Courtney Currie Simmons learned her mother had ovarian cancer when the youngest of her three daughters was a baby. For the next 12 years, her mother would have her cancer clear, reoccur, then metastasize before she died of the disease. “I was...