January 2018

TO DO 

West Michigan International Auto Show

January 25, 2018January 2, 2018 WLMagazine 0 Comments Aston Martin, automobiles, Bentley, browse cars, cars, DeVos Place, gentex corporation, grand rapids new car dealers association, helen DeVos Children's Hospital, innovative automobiles, January 2018, luxury, Maserati, matthew gordon, McLaren, million dollar motorway, pre-production cars, Rolls Royce, showspan, west michigan international auto show

photo by Matthew Gordon Twenty years ago, the Grand Rapids New Car Dealers Association partnered with ShowSpan Inc., to engineer

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TO DO 

New Years Resolutions for Every Dog Owner

January 9, 2018January 4, 2018 WLMagazine 0 Comments adopting a new pet, brushing your dogs teeth, cleaning pet toys, clipping your pets nails, daily walks, dog exercise routine, dog feeding habits, dog owners, dog parks, feeding schedule, fido and stitch, getting pet insurance, getting pet tags, getting rid of pet toys, grooming routine, healthier pets, hiking with your pet, January 2018, Kate Branum, local pet supply store, loving your pet like theyre new, new pet experiences, new years resolutions for pet owners, pet playdates, pet relationship, pet toys to try, road trips with your pet, updating pet tags

by Kate Branum Love Your Pal Like They’re Brand New Ah, the joy of bringing home a new fur baby!

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BEAUTY 

The Fundamentals of a Seasonal Facial

January 5, 2018January 4, 2018 WLMagazine 0 Comments acne facials, anti-aging skin care, Ashley Petroskey, beauty refresher, beauty regimen, beta hydroxy acid, chemical exfoliant, clay mask, clearing acne, clearing blemishes, comedogenic products, conscious choices, deep cleansing, drinking tea, enzyme mask, esthetician, exfoliating, facial massage, facial peels, hit the reset button, hyaluronic acid, hydrating products, intentions, January 2018, maintain skin health, massage techniques, new year, oil build up, pampering yourself, premature aging, preventative care, reading a book, refreshing, rejuvenate appearance, relaxing experience, relaxing muscles, relaxing nerves, relieve stress, Resolutions, ringing in the new year, seasonal facials, slow down premature aging, stimulating the skin, Treating yourself, vitamin a, vitamin c

by Ashley Petroskey For many of us, January signifies a time to hit the reset button and define our intentions

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Wu Han Returns to St. Cecilia Music Center

January 5, 2018January 5, 2018 WLMagazine 0 Comments Brahms, cathy holbrook, chamber music society of lincoln center, chamber musicians, Concert, concert reception, Dvořák, grand rapids concert, January 2018, music@menlo, piano, royce auditorium, Sally Zarafonetis, St. Cecilia Music Center, Wu Han, Wu Han Returns to St. Cecilia Music Center

by Sally Zarafonetis Wu Han, dynamic pianist and co-artistic director of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center is a

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FACES & PLACES 

What’s a Cat To Do?: Happy Cat Café

January 4, 2018January 4, 2018 WLMagazine 0 Comments adoptable cats, adopting a cat, animal shelter, ArtPrize 2014, buzzfeed, carol manos, Carol's Ferals, cat breeding, cat cafe volunteers, cat lady, cat lady stereotype, cat sanctuary, cats and canvas, cats and yoga, department of agriculture, domains, Entrepreneur, espresso machine, facebook logo, February 2016, feline friends, feral cats, game nights with cats, grand rapids cat cafe, happy cat cafe, Heartside Neighborhood, hospitality, January 2018, kati palmurkar, keurig, local coffee shops, meeting regulations, old antique store, renovating, retail, sarah anderson, small businesses grand rapids, south division ave, starting a business, storefront, transforming a store, trap and neuter return program, Two Eagles Marcus, yoga classes

by Sarah Anderson • photography by Two Eagles Marcus Looking out the window from her South Division Street digs, Kati Palmurkar

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HEALTH 

Sticking to It: Making Your Workout Work for You

January 4, 2018January 2, 2018 WLMagazine 0 Comments accountability, experiement with your workout, Fitness, Health, January 2018, kelly brown, motivation, reward yourself, stay motivated, stick to your workout routine, Sticking to It: Making Your Workout Work for You, sticking to your resolution, tips to stick with it, workout

by Kelly Brown We’ve all been there: We create the lists, mark the dates on our calendars, hit the first

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LEARN Volunteer 

Voluntary RE:action

January 4, 2018January 3, 2018 WLMagazine 0 Comments boys and girls club of grand rapids, CASA, community, gr volunteer, Grand Rapids Community Foundation, GRPL, history buff, January 2018, kim rantala, learn, library volunteer, local volunteer opportunities, opportunities, power hour, ronald mcdonald house, stageGR, The Rapidian, volunteer drivers, volunteer gr, volunteer opportunities in grand rapids, volunteer tutor, volunteer writers

Welcome to our volunteer column sponsored by Grand Rapids Community Foundation. Discover which volunteer position best describes you. Pick a

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FACES & PLACES LIFE 

Christina Arnold: The Next Chapter

January 3, 2018 WLMagazine 0 Comments alumni and diversity at GRCC, bob and aleicia woodrick, bob and aleicia woodrick center for equality and inclusion, change, christina arnold, christina arnold: the next chapter, Christina Arnold's story, city of grand rapids community relations commission, community inclusion, creating change, daniel vargas, defining diversity, diversity learning center, first steps of kent county, GRCC, January 2018, Kate Branum, latino community, moving forward, social justice, Two Eagles Marcus

by Kate Branum | photography by Two Eagles Marcus “When you change the way you look at things, the things

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LIFE 

10 Ways to Prioritize Your Health in January

January 2, 2018January 2, 2018 WLMagazine 0 Comments 10 Things, AIC, beauty sleep, blood pressure, blood sugar levels, cholesterol levels, do puzzles, drink more water, exercise your brain, fitness apparel, height, January 2018, living each day to the fullest, Maya Angelou, Meditation, new year, new years resolutions, Peaches McCahill, prioritize your health, read, reflection, regular exercise, servings of fruit, servings of vegetables, weight, word of the year

by Peaches McCahill We often make resolutions to establish a healthier routine at the beginning of a new year. Here

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TO DO 

Fifth Third River Bank Run Community Training Runs

January 2, 2018January 3, 2018 WLMagazine 0 Comments beer, Bri Kilroy, community, community training runs, Fifth Third River Bank Run, Fifth Third River Bank Run Community Training Runs, first saturday, free training, greg meyer, Health, hills & hops, January 2018, john ball park, last wednesday, lauralee mathieu, may 12, perrin brewing company, perrin no problem training runs, run, run for beer, run with friends, running group, second thursday, training opportunities, winter running, workout, YMCA

by Bri Kilroy May 12 is elusive enough to pass as irrelevant, but for those who made 2018 the year

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