Women's Lifestyle Magazine

Five Ways to Live a More Dynamic Life

June 8, 2017June 8, 2017 WLMagazine 0 Comments adventures, be fearless, being present, cherish friendships, communication, confidence, connect with the world, connecting with others, cooking, creating, diversity, drawing, dynamic life, Elyse Wild, engage, experiences, eye contact, forgiving others, forgiving yourself, Fresh Ingredients, fully present, gaining confidence, guitar class, hobbies, improve communication, ingredients, interactions, life lessons, listening skills, living with purpose, look for the lesson, martha beck, mentor yourself, motivation, musical instrument, open mind, painting class, passion, pursuing goals, reading, relatability, speak from the heart, strength, summer 2017, taking up a new hobby, talents, travel checklist, Traveling, uplifting, welcoming new experiences

by Elyse Wild Be Open The world in which we live is vast and teeming with potential adventures, experiences and

FACES & PLACES

Painting the World She Travels: Loralee Grace Creates Art Inspired by Her Adventures Around the Globe

June 7, 2017June 7, 2017 WLMagazine 0 Comments adventures, art around the globe, art graduate, art portfolio, art studies, Artist, austraila, carvings, cloud formations, conceptual oil paintings, conservation, creating art, Creative Career, cultural history, early art forms, elements of the past, environment, exhibition, fjords, getting inspired, Grand Rapids, humanity, iceland, independent filmmaker, india, kendall college of art and design, kim gill, lake pukaki, living minimally, living simply, local galleries, loralee grace, loraleegrace.com, love of nature, maori tribe, milford sound, mount cook national park, moutainous landscapes, moutains, National Parks, Natural Beauty, natural resources, new zealand, outdoor art studio, painter, painting landscapes, philip carrel, photography, Richard App Gallery, sci-fi, sketching, southeast asia, surrealist, surrealistic landscape painting, textiles, Traveling, watercolor, wearable technology

by Kim Gill • photography by Philip Carrel As we wonder about the past and the future, how will we protect

FACES & PLACES

In 10 With Betsy Borden

April 4, 2017April 3, 2017 WLMagazine 0 Comments Adventure, adventure-enthusiasts, Americano, Amtrak, answers, April 2017, Betsy Borden, Breakfast at Tiffany's, Bye Bye Birdie, cake donut, Cherry Street, chocolate, conversations, customers, energy, Grand Rapids, interview, John Travolta, lifestyle change, local face, local retail, Local Shopping, New York City, Outdoors, Peninsula Trading Travel Gear, questions, retail, riding lawn mower, sales representative, sharing stories, Spain, travel experience, Traveling, Two Eagles Marcus Photography, Van's Bakery, world atlas

photography by Two Eagles Marcus Betsy Borden, founder and owner of Peninsula Trading Travel Gear, is no stranger to adventure.

HEALTH

21 Ideas for a Healthier Tomorrow

February 9, 2017February 6, 2017 WLMagazine 0 Comments 21 Ideas for a Healthier Tomorrow, accountability partner, American Heart Association, April 2017, at home workouts, counting your steps, dancing, february 2017, fitness routines, fitness-tracking device, get active, getting out of a fitness rut, getting rid of bad habits, Healthy Snacking, heart healthy living, improving health, increase heart rate, journaling, local fitness centers, National Walking Day 2017, physical activity, progress, reducing stress, smart snacking, stay hydrated, strengthening your heart, Traveling, walking, workout, workplace workouts

Improving your health is accomplished with deliberate actions. Walk your way through this checklist and select new activities you are

LIFE

The Path to Self-Reinvention

January 12, 2017January 4, 2017 WLMagazine 0 Comments accomplishments, Adventure, change, cooking, creating a plan, dedication, emotional health, endorphins, events, exercise, family, fitness routine, friends, game plan, goals, Grand Rapids, hannah jane, hobbies, imagination, January 2017, journey, LifeStyle, lifestyle changes, Meditation, mental health, new year, optimum health, personality, pesonal roadmap, physical health, reading, recycling, reflection, Resolutions, ridding habits, routines, self-reinvention, social circle, spiritual health, strength, Style, support group, take charge of your life, Traveling, Trends, Wellness, writing

by Hannah Jane January is the time for resolutions and changes that we make to evolve and reinvent ourselves for

TO DO Volunteer

Voluntary RE:action

January 4, 2017January 4, 2017 WLMagazine 0 Comments Art, Artists Creating Together, blogging, career coaching, Caroline Cook, Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding, equine therapy, friends of grand rapids parks, Grand Rapids Running Tour, Grand Rapids volunteer, Grand Valley State University, healthy workout, history of Grand Rapids, January 2017, local volunteer opportunities, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Western Michigan University, photography, stageGR, travel volunteer, Traveling, Voluntary Re:action, volunteer spotlight, Women's Resource Center

sponsored by Grand Rapids Community Foundation Volunteer Spotlight: Caroline Cook Giving Grand Rapids Visitors the Run-Around Caroline Cook, in the middle

FACES & PLACES

An Eye for Retail

December 6, 2016December 5, 2016 WLMagazine 0 Comments december 2016, Fashion, fashion icon, Featured, gift store, gifts from the museum store, GRAM, Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Art Museum, local, Local Shopping, merchandise, museum store, retail, Shopping, Susan Coombes, Traveling, unique gifts

by Kate Branum She sauntered in donning thick-framed glasses, a bright teal trench coat and a matching handbag. After ordering

DIY LEARN

Holiday Living Made Easy

November 2, 2016November 1, 2016 WLMagazine 0 Comments baking, Christmas, company, cooking, decorations, dishes, easy, Featured, holiday living, Holiday living made easy, holidayhacks, home, inexpensive, lights, New Years, november 2016, ornaments, parties, thanksgiving, time savers, tips for the holidays, Traveling, tree

courtesy MCC With so much on our plates between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, the holiday season can be hectic.

LIFE TO DO

Your Bucket List

June 21, 2016June 21, 2016 WLMagazine 0 Comments Adventure, Adventure Inspiration, Bucket List, Create a Bucket List, culture, experiences, Explore, Featured, learn, Life Goals, Life List, New Experiences, Opportunity, Richelle Kimble, take action, Travel, Travel around the world, Traveling, World

by Richelle Kimble Opportunity. It’s a word we strive to embrace but occasionally overlook. Opportunity surrounds us, and the democracy

BEAUTY LEARN STYLE

Makeup For Miles

June 21, 2016June 20, 2016 WLMagazine 0 Comments Adventurous Woman, Ashley Petroskey, BB Cream, Beauty on-the-go, Beauty Tips, Concealer, Featured, lipstick, Makeup For Miles, Makeup On the Go, Makeup Secrets, Mascara, Minimize, On-the-go Makeup, Travel Tips, Traveling

by Ashley Petroskey An adventurous woman isn’t afraid to break her routine, challenge herself or explore her boundaries. She’s uninhibited