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Girlfriend Getaways: Spas, Sips, Soaks and More!

Girlfriend Getaways: Spas, Sips, Soaks and More!

Sometimes you just need a trip away with your best friends. Whether you're looking to be pampered at a relaxing spa, sip a glass of locally produced wine amongst the vines, reconnect with nature or otherwise, these girlfriend getaway ideas within Michigan are sure to...

Making the Most of Your Financial Institution

Making the Most of Your Financial Institution

Navigating finances can be intimidating for plenty of folks, and understandably so. From terms you may not be familiar with to making an informed decision about which route is best to take with your investments, it's a lot to handle. Thankfully, many financial...

Step In: Dos and Don’ts for Bonding with Your Stepchildren

Step In: Dos and Don’ts for Bonding with Your Stepchildren

Let's be honest: Disney movies have given stepparents a bad rap. From Cinderella to Enchanted, the wicked stepmother is a fairy tale staple. But in real life? Stepparents are simply people who fell in love with someone who already had children—and they're often eager...

Trudy Ender: A Passion for Serving Others

Trudy Ender: A Passion for Serving Others

Catch up with Trudy Ender, CEO of Women's Resource Center. After graduating from Central Michigan University, Trudy Ender's first job was working as a legal secretary for Michigan Protection & Advocacy, where she focused on disability rights. This experience...

Kim May: From Diagnosis to Advocacy—a Journey of Hope and Resilience

Kim May: From Diagnosis to Advocacy—a Journey of Hope and Resilience

Most 36-year-olds are thinking about further advancing their careers, planning their next family gathering, sharing a funny story with friends at an upcoming social outing or setting goals for the year ahead. The last thing they're pondering is being diagnosed with...

Vintage Vibes: Unleashing Your Style at West Michigan’s Thrift Spots

Vintage Vibes: Unleashing Your Style at West Michigan’s Thrift Spots

Fall in Michigan is a fickle beast, but we're manifesting that crisp air like our wardrobes depend on it. Because, well, they do. It's time to embrace the season of cute sweaters and creative layering. This year, skip the mass-produced nonsense and dive into vintage...

Mental Wellness for Women in Every Season of Life

Mental Wellness for Women in Every Season of Life

Nurturing mental wellness is essential at every stage of life. As women, our bodies go through significant changes, and life adds another layer of external factors that can impact our mental health. It's crucial to care for our mental wellness as we age, embracing...

Pink & Powerful: An Empowered Women’s Networking Breakfast

Pink & Powerful: An Empowered Women’s Networking Breakfast

Those looking to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with some inspiration and motivation for action won't want to miss Pink & Powerful: An Empowered Women's Networking Breakfast, hosted by American Cancer Society. Taking place Wednesday, October 2 from 8 –...