tag:www.womenslifestyle.com,2005:/categories/learnLearn | Women's Lifestyle Magazine 2021-05-13T19:54:08-04:00urn:uuid:f60ce199-059f-4512-9a41-5fdaee29091f2020-08-07T13:58:07-04:002021-05-13T19:54:08-04:00Her Legacy: The August Centennial of the Nineteenth Amendment2020-08-14 08:00:06 -0400Greater Grand Rapids Women's History Council | Illustrations by Libby VanderPloegOn August 26th, 1920, the United States certified the Nineteenth Amendment to its constitution: “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.” Raise your glasses to its centennial!<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.womenslifestyle.com">Women's Lifestyle Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:91a9b199-7095-4738-b33d-423a5c5d86602020-08-07T12:38:30-04:002020-08-07T12:38:34-04:00Simple Ways to Prevent Dog-Related Lawn Damage2020-08-12 08:00:14 -0400by MCC Dog owners with yards know that dogs benefit greatly from some exercise in the backyard. While that time might be great for dogs, it can take its toll on lawns.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.womenslifestyle.com">Women's Lifestyle Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:01fd6153-8cc8-44dd-93ec-d7299a65fb762020-08-07T11:28:22-04:002020-09-11T20:16:36-04:00August Reader's Lounge2020-08-07 11:28:22 -0400Liz Wierenga Growing up with three older brothers, and now the mom of three boys, girlfriends are so important to me. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.womenslifestyle.com">Women's Lifestyle Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:4f4f55b1-61bb-4461-b804-41ef25aa02b42020-07-07T10:18:47-04:002020-07-07T15:26:09-04:00July Reader's Lounge 2020-07-07 10:22:19 -0400Jessica McLeodAs you ease back into making travel plans, you may decide to keep it local. Check out the following books for some great Michigan destinations and day trips!<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.womenslifestyle.com">Women's Lifestyle Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b554e964-8169-4b78-a420-d196956e9d402020-06-30T09:48:05-04:002020-06-30T13:16:20-04:00Her Legacy: Women, WWI and the Red Cross2020-06-30 09:48:04 -0400by Katlyn Bosch VerMerris for the Greater Grand Rapids Women’s History Council | Illustration by VanderPloegThe Grand Rapids Red Cross headquarters were in the Klingman Building on Ionia. It was open daily for drop-in war work rolling bandages or wrapping Christmas packages, but the city’s numerous auxiliaries had their own workrooms and leaders. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.womenslifestyle.com">Women's Lifestyle Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:211f66d5-63be-41a1-af51-7b026041ed1c2020-06-23T10:34:38-04:002020-06-23T10:47:07-04:00Know How to Fold ‘Em: How to Store Your Clothes to Save Space2020-06-23 10:36:47 -0400Lyndsey Tym Storing shirts like this not only saves space, but makes all of the shirts visible and you should be able to see which shirt is which by the folds facing up. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.womenslifestyle.com">Women's Lifestyle Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:091e4e8e-f372-4605-8ef0-20fd79abb0782020-06-05T13:09:00-04:002020-06-05T14:23:44-04:005 Books On Anti-Racism And Racism For Children 2020-06-05 14:08:54 -0400Elyse WildStudies show that whether parents involve themselves or not, children are learning about racism in the world around them. Providing them context for the past and present through literature will give them the tools to be a change maker for the future.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.womenslifestyle.com">Women's Lifestyle Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:fd08c38e-1436-4f5d-9952-18fc9deee8932020-06-05T12:39:17-04:002020-06-05T14:23:07-04:005 Books on Anti-Racism and Racism for Adults 2020-06-05 12:49:24 -0400Elyse WildWhile books on anti-racism and racism are selling out across the nation, Kendra McNeil, owner of We Are LIT, a local independent, multicultural bookshop, recommends the following titles in audiobook form. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.womenslifestyle.com">Women's Lifestyle Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:34442c65-7c46-463a-9e46-16dcdf45faf82020-05-19T01:14:36-04:002020-05-19T01:58:26-04:003 Perennial Gardening Pointers2020-05-14 19:55:00 -0400WLMagazinecourtesy of MCC Gardening is an engaging hobby that can provide a host of benefits, some of which may surprise even the most devoted garde...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.womenslifestyle.com">Women's Lifestyle Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:d5223625-121e-4fe6-abe4-dde2751424a92020-05-19T01:14:20-04:002020-06-03T11:21:13-04:00Join In: Local Opportunities to Volunteer and Donate2020-05-14 10:40:23 -0400WLMagazineGrand Rapids Area Mutual Aid Network An organization has formed to help fill the gaps of need in the Grand Rapids community, calle...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.womenslifestyle.com">Women's Lifestyle Magazine</a></small></p>