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Last year while sifting through Mother's Day cards, struggling to find something remotely accurate and not overly-cheesy for the mothers in my life, I couldn't help but wonder: Am I living up to these standards as a mom? All the cards shared similar niceties. "You've...
According to new CDC data, in 2021, more than a third (37%) of high school students reported they experienced poor mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, and 44% reported they persistently felt sad or hopeless during the past year. Among the new data were also...
If we say that a person is cool, we mean they're calm, especially in difficult times or situations. Staying "cool" is about managing stress, and managing stress is about retraining your brain. Stress is an unavoidable reality of life. We all have moments when we feel...
If you're constantly overextended with work and family priorities, it's especially important to invest in your personal wellness. But life gets busy and taking care of yourself can turn into a hassle. You might not have the time to schedule a weekly massage, or the...
Lovers of handmade and vintage goods won't want to miss the Handmade and Vintage Marketplace, a one-day-only spring event of shopping and dining. Taking place on May 1 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Grand Rapids Downtown Market in partnership with Vintage in the Zoo,...
The curtains of Broadway have gone up once more, including right here in West Michigan. The excitement can be felt throughout the region, with families already making plans for which shows they'll see from the recently announced '22-'23 Broadway Grand Rapids season...
Consider these tips for maneuvering through the current candidate-driven job market. Dubbed the "Great Resignation," a report by Monster.com found 95% of workers are considering changing jobs. Women—disproportionately affected by job loss during the pandemic—may have...
If you're musically-inclined (or have always wished you could be), the new School of Rock Grand Rapids should be on your radar. The locally owned and operated performance-based music education school helps aspiring musicians master skills, unleash creativity and...
Several West Michigan businesses have been doing Mother Nature proud, with both their products and practices. As we gear up to celebrate Earth Day, get to know some local businesses who are taking their environmentally conscious efforts seriously. These local...
According to National Geographic, the amount of plastic that flows into the oceans every year is expected to nearly triple by 2040 to a staggering 29 million metric tons. Knowing this, there is no way to separate climate change and its tie to plastics usage. In order...