Study shows winter months are best time to buy used cars

A new study from iSeeCars.com found that December, January and February are the best times to buy used cars.

West Michigan named 14th ‘sexiest city’ in US

Three West Michigan cities combined to crack the top 25 sexist cities, according to Pure Romance.

New Holland teams up with Wolverine on special-edition boot

Wolverine Worldwide is teaming up with New Holland Brewing’s Dragon’s Milk brand to create a Wolverine 1000 Mile boot celebrating Dragon’s Milk’s 20th anniversary.

Winter cozy

Five tips for transforming your space for winter.

BYOP: Bring Your Own Prescription

Less cold and clinical optician’s office and more fun, social gathering, Honest Eyes optical wants to bring affordability and style to the forefront of the optical industry.
Healing from a breakup

Loving and Letting Go: Healing from a Breakup

I’m a firm believer that everything carries energy, including our stuff. The energy our possessions carry can be positive, negative, and/or stagnant. This is especially heightened if the item has sentimental value.

Discers fling for food drive

November in Michigan brings cold days, gray skies and fleeting daylight. But most importantly of all, it brings anticipation of the holidays.

Center for Mindfulness announces summer programs

The Grand Rapids Center for Mindfulness announced its summer programs, which include 60-minute free classes, three-hour interactive workshops and multiweek classes.

Muskegon museum plans virtual hand-quilting workshop

The Lakeshore Museum Center in Muskegon is providing residents with hand-quilting supplies and a virtual workshop.

Architecture firm offers art contest for kids

42 North is helping struggling businesses and home-stuck parents with an art contest.
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Outside the Box Organizing

Many people tend to dread decluttering and getting organized, even if their stuff is giving them grief. I get it. It can be overwhelming for many. And, whatever the job may be, it’s work—physical and emotional. I regularly get asked, “You do this every day?” My response, “Pretty much, and I love it.”

Crowdfunding campaign launches for Muskegon Rails Project murals

Muskegon, Muskegon Heights and Norton Shores will soon enjoy a series of murals on two railroad overpass bridges along Seaway Drive with the support of a new crowdfunding campaign.

Designing our outdoor spaces

While you might not know Mark Vysoky personally, you’re surely familiar with his work. Vysoky is a landscape architect whose resume includes such green spaces as Thornapple Riverbend and Millennium Parks.
Grand Rapids Downtown Market Meet the Machines

Meet the Machines at Downtown Market

Kids will get a chance next week to explore a group of special vehicles that power some of the city’s biggest jobs.

YMCA Wellness Director Shares Tips for Keeping Fitness Resolutions

While it’s just halfway through January, you may already be struggling to keep your resolutions for 2018. Teri Burgess-Brown, senior health and wellness director for the Mary Free Bed YMCA, said only 8 percent of people stick with their fitness resolutions. But don’t be discouraged. There are some things you can do to increase your odds of creating a lasting lifestyle change in 2018.
The Barre Bode Grand Rapids Heritage Hill Blue Bridge class

Shape Up With a Free Barre Week

A Grand Rapids fitness studio is celebrating one year of raising the bar by offering free classes.

AI-enabled fitness studio opening in Grand Rapids

The Exercise Coach, a “smart” fitness studio, will open in Grand Rapids on Wednesday.

County road agencies unveil best roads to see fall colors

County road agencies throughout Michigan released lists of the best roads for viewing fall colors this year.

‘Green Wednesday’ ushers in holiday shopping weekend

Like many retailers, Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, marks one of the biggest sales days of the year for cannabis dispensaries.

Urban You adds quarterly subscription box service

A beauty and wellness spa is now offering a quarterly subscription box with products customers can use at home.

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