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Make It a Garden of Delight, Not Danger

Make It a Garden of Delight, Not Danger

As the weather warms and you spend more time outdoors, be mindful about safety and hygiene. What's not to like about gardening? It beautifies your home, produces great food, plus it's relaxing, stress reducing and a fun calorie-burner. But it's not without its...

A Women’s Walk Through Ada

A Women’s Walk Through Ada

#DISCOVERADA has become a call to action for West Michigan residents to visit nearby Ada and enjoy all their redeveloped village has to offer. Thoughtfully designed and located buildings house a wide variety of shops, restaurants, and businesses in a layout that...

Creating a Tranquil Space: A DeGraaf Interiors Room Makeover

Creating a Tranquil Space: A DeGraaf Interiors Room Makeover

There's always that one room in your home, right? Maybe you've neglected fixing it up because it's simply too daunting a task—or perhaps you simply don't know what to do with it. All too often, our spaces end up being a source of stress and chaos, when they should be...

Bringing a Unique Perspective to Wellness

Bringing a Unique Perspective to Wellness

In 2018, Shawnee Bonner, RPh was in a rollover car accident alongside her husband, leaving her with seven fractures, along with a broken foot and arm. Though Bonner has been a community pharmacist for over 25 years, this experience allowed her to see the other side of...

Mothers and Women Use Cannabis, Too!

Mothers and Women Use Cannabis, Too!

When it comes to women cannabis users, 75% say they use for medical purposes, with the goal of easing common issues like having trouble sleeping, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, irritability, and muscle and joint aches. For local mother Sarah Tupper, cannabis helps...

Cooking with Cannabis 101

Cooking with Cannabis 101

If you've ever wanted to add a little "spice" to your cooking but aren't sure where to start, no worries—we've got you covered. Think beyond your cousin's not-so-delectable pot brownies from yesteryear. When it comes to cooking with cannabis, there's much to consider,...

Q&A: Andrea Wallace

Q&A: Andrea Wallace

CEO, Opnr | Co-Owner, Motu Viget Spirits As a tech founder and CEO, a beverage entrepreneur and a beloved local DJ, Andrea "Dre" Wallace is a superstar of West Michigan. Wallace founded her own tech startup, Fourtifeye, in 2018 to help artists aggregate and understand...

Recognizing and Wrangling Emotional Spending

Recognizing and Wrangling Emotional Spending

You've found yourself feeling down, and end up doing some online shopping—perhaps for items you don't need, with money you don't necessarily have. You're hoping a simple "treat yourself" purchase will enhance your mood, and maybe it does (for a brief moment) ... but...

Finding Your Smile Again Through Cosmetic Dentistry

Finding Your Smile Again Through Cosmetic Dentistry

Rather than feeling free to express joy with a smile, some associate their smile with a feeling of insecurity. And while loving and accepting your body is always the goal, gaining confidence for some means making physical changes through cosmetic dentistry. West...

5 Steps to Nailing Post-Interview Communication

5 Steps to Nailing Post-Interview Communication

Congratulations! You've just completed a highly anticipated interview for your dream job. You prepared, gave it your best shot, and feel confident about the opportunity. Now what? The ball may seem to be in the employer's court, but there are several key...