By Marla R. Miller When she’s not busy baking or hosting tea parties, Bertha Williams lingers near the front of her store in The Lakes Mall saying hello to passersby and inviting them in to taste the world’s best cupcake. “That one is called ‘My Sin,’” she says to two women eyeing the delectable chocolate […]
Acme Bedding Company Manufacturing & Selling Beds Since 1946 By TOM KENDRA Muskegon County –The “Buy Local” sentiment seems to be gaining popularity in the Muskegon area these days, but that trend goes beyond fruits and vegetables at the downtown Farmer’s Market or movies at Lakeside’s Harbor Theater. Muskegon residents even have the option of […]
First-time homebuyers: You’re closer to a down payment than you think (BPT) – For many first-time buyers, saving for a down payment is the most difficult step in the home-buying process. However, it’s a common misconception that you need 20 percent down to buy a home. Actually, lenders across the country offer mortgage products with […]
Kill the 9-to-5 by turning your hobby into a thriving business (BPT) – A beloved hobby can feel like a mini vacation from everyday life. Whether it’s gardening for relaxation, photography as a creative outlet or computer coding to exercise the brain, hobbies serve as an escape from stress and boredom. What if rather than […]