Michigan sets COVID-19 booster goal, offers prevention methods

The state of Michigan last week set a COVID-19 booster goal and gave actionable steps to protect residents from the continued spread of the virus.
Girlpalooza lip gloss tubes

Apply a new lip gloss line

A local entrepreneur has launched a line of “cruelty-free, vegan lip glosses” geared toward young girls.

Report: Michigan ranks as America’s 19th physically strongest state

Life Vault, an online resource for powerlifting, bodybuilding and strength training, ranks Michigan as 19th on a list of America’s physically strongest states.
Kroc Center offers spin class

Kroc Center Fitness Manager Shares Tips for New Year’s Resolution Gym-Goers

Start realistic, start safe, but just start: Q and A with Ronnie Frelix, fitness manager at the Grand Rapids Salvation Army Kroc Center, 2500 Division Ave. S.
Salt Cave Santa Barbara

The healing power of salt

By now, you’ve probably heard of Himalayan salt, whether you’ve seen an orange glowing salt lamp or a cooking slab.
Naughty Bettie is a new intimate apparel shop that empowers women.

Meet the New Girl in Town, Naughty Bettie

The woman who owns a lingerie business probably has a husband who appreciates that sort of thing, right? That’s not the case for Elise Kutt, owner and founder of Naughty Bettie, the new European influenced lingerie boutique.
Amber Brandt of The Coziness Consultant

The Philosophy of Cozy

Hunker down. Burrow in. Get as comfortable as the season allows. Practice your hygge and as winter approaches, layer up with soft clothing and collect items for the home that seductively whisper: sit, rest and stay…

Designing a luxury Airbnb

Tips for turning your cottage or rental property into a profitable investment.

Wild Ones offer free native garden designs

The Wild Ones Native Garden Designs Program is an initiative that encourages the use of native plants in landscaping by providing garden designs for a variety of ecoregions across the U.S. 
Yoga Fever owner Shannon Austin

Creative Sequencing Sets Yoga Fever Apart

The fever. Have you caught it yet? Ever since practicing at Yoga Fever, at 1154 Wealthy St SE, a year ago as part of its new student deal, I hadn't had a chance to return but found myself craving its unique combination of intense hot vinyasa with thoughtful alignment cues and more classical postures.
Healing Improv

Healing Improv Focuses on Grief Relief

“I’m the lead idiot,” Bart Sumner said matter-of-factly when asked how he helps participants to get comfortable during his Healing Improv classes.

Ford airport unveils new mural

A new, 80-foot mural by Reb Roberts is on display inside the Gerald R. Ford International Airport.

West Michigan Tourist Association releases 2020 lighthouse tour map

Lighthouse lovers can plan their next adventure thanks to the West Michigan Tourist Association.

Calling all collectors: Kellogg’s rolling out ‘Bowl Buddies’ mascots

Kids can be on the lookout for collectible cereal brand mascot toys in specially marked boxes this fall.
Woosah Outfitters introduces fall products

Woosah Outfitters Introduces Fall Line

Woosah Outfitters is introducing its fall product line this week.
Design Quest furniture display

Design Quest Celebrates 45 Years with a Look Back

Jorgen and Meg Sorensen opened Design Quest in Gaslight Village in 1972 after relocating to Grand Rapids from Arizona. The couple was encouraged to make the move by Meg Sorensen’s brother in law, Joseph Grassie, who was the city manager of Grand Rapids.

Kellogg giving away ‘Special K Blursday Go-Away’ kits

Kellogg is giving Special K lovers a chance to beat the “Blursday” feeling with a kit containing seven cereal flavors and other goodies for each day of the week.
Lands' End fall female model

Lands’ End opening first Grand Rapids store

A retailer that sells "timeless style" for women, men, children and the home is coming to Grand Rapids.
Von Maur exterior Woodland Mall

Von Maur department store opens

A long-anticipated department store is ready for shoppers.
Phlot owner Tyler Phaneuf

Let Your Senses Float Away at Phlot Spa

Imagine laying in a pool of water but not even being able to feel its touch against your skin. That’s what it’s like inside one of three sensory deprivation floating tanks at Phlot, a new floating spa in Eastown.

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