A shift in the retirement world

Retirement is changing. That means planning for retirement is changing, too, according to Steve Starnes, principal at Grand Wealth Management.

Spring cleaning

Professional organizers share their tips for decluttering.

Grand Rapids to host fencing tournament

The Grand Rapids Advanced Fencing Academy will host a tournament with multiple divisions in March.

Functional fitness

I was wondering what type of exercise I could do to get myself bathing suit-ready for summer. So, I reached out to Joe Cebulski, owner of 8th Day Gym. His answer surprised me.

Perk up your home with indoor plants

Plants can provide the perfect pick-me-up.

Spring break getaway

It’s not too late to plan an amazing vacation.

A creator of experiences

Gwendolyn Thomas is the founder and lead designer at Dolyn Designs – a West Michigan-based wedding and event décor business.

Bissell Pet Foundation shares Fourth of July tips for pet owners

As Independence Day celebrations approach, the Bissell Pet Foundation is sharing tips to minimize pets’ fear of fireworks and protect them from getting lost.

Double threat

A year ago, Michigan was deep in the grip of a surge in COVID-19 cases. Hospitals were full of patients — and with vaccines in their early phases, there wasn’t much to do but stay masked and wait.

Planning for a renovation

With spring around the corner, you might be contemplating your own renovation project.
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Keeping it civil

Collaborative divorce puts children’s well-being first.

Reduce, reuse, recycle

Tackle wishful recycling with donations.

Gun Lake Casino helps fire department with new equipment

The Wayland Fire Department will purchase a new extrication tool after receiving financial donations from the Gun Lake Tribe and Gun Lake Casino.

Too darn hot?

Even though it doesn't officially arrive until June 21, it's feeling a bit like Summer already.

Sounds of joy

Lori Layne always threw her extra change into the buckets of the Salvation Army bell-ringers each holiday season, so when she saw a call for the organization last year, she jumped at the opportunity.

Declutter, categorize and contain

These tips will turn your pantry into a functional space for the whole family.

Bee friendly

Turn your landscaping into a bee haven.

Family finances

How to talk to your parents about money.

RSV cases on the rise this season

At Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, the new name for Spectrum Health, we care for what feels like an alphabet soup of viruses during...

A trip to the orchard

Learn which apple varieties make the tastiest dishes.

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