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Reality Check | Mike Taylor

REALITY CHECK: My addiction’s costing me, one dollar at a time

I think I’m becoming an addict. I’m not sure how it happened and it’s embarrassing to make this confession, but maybe it’s for the best. Maybe there’s a support group somewhere I could join....

Adam Young of Owl City (photo by Pamela Littky)

Owl City’s Adam Young performing with Neon Trees and Maroon 5 in Grand Rapids Feb. 25

GRAND RAPIDS — Owl City musician Adam Young is looking forward to touring with Maroon 5 and Neon Trees while performing at their sold-out show in Grand Rapids. On Feb. 25, the three groups...

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HOME: Hot color combos for fall

When the seasons change in West Michigan, so do our moods. After a lovely summer spent outdoors, even the most die-hard vacation goers find comfort in winding down and getting cozy at home. Fall...

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HOME: Create a butterfly haven in your yard

The cooler nights and frost that will soon begin to creep into the late nights and early days signals the end of the butterfly season. Though butterflies won’t reappear until spring, fall is a...

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HOME: Make your own sign

  My husband and I bought our first home a year ago in December. We purchased an old farm house we have been remodeling. Being a “trash-to-treasure” addict, Pinterest has been my new best...

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Canning: You CAN do it!

Written by Shelly Strautz-Springborn While you can buy just about any kind of food you want in the grocery store, there’s nothing quite like opening a jar of home-canned salsa, jam or pickles to...

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Cooking for the Health of it

If your family is anything like ours, you love this: Alfredo, cream sauce, half-and-half, and adding milk to gravy to make it creamy. According to doctors, dieticians and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration,...

Just Thinking | Julie Stafford

JUST THINKING | It’s not whether you win or lose …

Yesterday I went to my second middle school track meet ever. I don’t remember track being an option when I was in seventh or eighth grade, but am so grateful it’s available for my...