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Butterflies at Frederik Meijer Gardens

Butterflies at Frederik Meijer Gardens

6 Michigan Cities for a Fun, Low-Cost Spring Break Trip

An exciting spring break can be found right here in Michigan. Here are six destinations to get you started.

YouthWork: Connecting Youth to Community Service

YouthWork volunteers

YouthWork volunteers

YouthWork empowers youth to build necessary life and career skills by helping them take part in local service projects.

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Women lifting weights

Crushing Sets and Setting Records: Women 50+ Find Their Happy Place at the Gym

“My health is everything. It’s freedom to choose the activities I want to do.”

Celebrate Black History Month in Michigan

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Image of hands held upward.

Michigan has a rich African-American history. Here's a roundup of events taking place around the state to celebrate Black History Month.

Sleeping Bear Dunes and Lake Michigan

Sleeping Bear Dunes and Lake Michigan

Sleeping Bear Dunes Celebrates 50th Anniversary

The Sleeping Bear Dunes is located in Empire, Michigan and has many natural wonders. Read about plans to celebrate this popular attraction's 50th anniversary.

Celebrate MLK Jr. Day Across Michigan

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colorful handprints on black background

Find ways to honor and celebrate the memory of Martin Luther King, Jr. around Michigan.

Business people group discussing work plan with coach at meeting

Business people group discussing work plan with coach at meeting

The Best Advice We’ve Received From Mentors

The best mentors provide wisdom to help inspire and guide smart decision-making. Here's some of the best advice we've received so far.

Why In-Store Shopping Is Good for You

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Two women walk down a city street holding shopping bags

Online shopping lacks some of the health, social and environmental benefits of shopping in-store.

Financial Goal Setting

Financial Goal Setting

Get SMART About Financial Goal Setting

When setting and sticking to financial goals, it’s important to determine short- and long-term priorities.

Small Ways to Brighten Someone’s Day

Son kissing mother

Son kissing mother

Holiday chaos can bring stress, but that doesn't mean there aren't small steps that can be taken to make someone's day a little better.