4 cordless hot tools that make doing your hair a total breeze Nobody likes having to untangle wires—that’s just a fact. The stress of having to undo knots is a lot,...
5 expert-backed tips for hand washing your clothes Knowing how to hand wash clothes is a skill that will not only come in handy right now—when many people are unable to...
by Julia Bouwkamp for the Greater Grand Rapids Women’s History Council |Illustrations by Libby VanderPloeg
In 1917 as Americans prepared to enter World War I, worries about an impending nursing shortage abounded. Just how would American hospitals function when thousands...
Whatever your skill level is, you are probably spending more time in the kitchen right now. Whether you are making competition-worthy cakes, getting creative with dinner or returning to trie-and-true recipes, we’ve gathered some quarantine meals made by Grand...
“We are on the front line of the economic crisis for small business. We are in the trenches, getting dirty, learning this as we go with bullets whizzing over our heads … we are all very excited to help...
(GRAND RAPIDS, MI) – The Start Garden COVID-19 Support Fund launched today. The organization offers $300,000 of its own money to help entrepreneurs impacted by COVID-19. The initiative, called The 100 Comeback, launched today by Start Garden with $300,000 of its own...
Two experts share how often you should be washing your hair If you’ve ever asked yourself, “how often should I wash my hair?” you’re not alone. There is so much conversation about...
If you are homeschooling your kids and running low on ideas, the Van Andel Institute for Education is here to help!The Van Andel Institute for Education is working diligently to support teachers, students and parents by curating a number...
12 tie-dye picks for instant mood boosts, all under $70 Whether it’s satin slip dresses, dad sneakers, or chain link necklaces, we’ve all pined over a trend—and been crushed when sky-high...
What does shelter-in-place look like if you don’t have a home?
Dégagé Ministriesé Ministries serves around 500 people each day, many of whom, but not all, are experiencing homelessness in Grand Rapids. Dégagé’s VP of development Brooke Jevicks joins Elyse...
