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A Perfect Winter Getaway

Located in Thompsonville, Michigan, Crystal Mountain Resort is a perfect winter getaway for West Michigan families.  It's close to home and offers something for everyone.

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    Maranda's Family Fun Update

    Here are some fun family events Maranda recommends you check out this weekend!

    Maranda's Healthy Heart Party

    Fourth graders at Woodbridge Elementary in Zeeland were treated to a special Valentine's Day Party where they learned the importance of heart health.

    Meet Your Favorite Red Wings

    Recently, Maranda had the chance to go behind the scenes at the Joe Louis Arena and meet some of hockey fans favorite Red Wings players.

    Simple Valentine's Day Cookies

    Each week Brook of STAR 105.7 shares a recipe with her listeners.  This week she met up with Maranda's Go-To-Gal, Jamie Allen and her daughter Sophia, to share

    John Ball Zoo's Traveling Animals

    Once a month special visitors from the John Ball Zoo travel to Helen DeVos Children's Hospital to cheer up some of the hospital's youngest patients.

    Does Mommy Love It?

    CeCe Heckman is a Grand Rapids mom with a unique blog.

    Family Fun this Weekend!
    This Week on Maranda Where You Live: Things We Love!

    Love is in the air and Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to reflect on all the people, places and things we love!  Catch “Where You Live” Saturday at 7:30

    Bullying in West Michigan Schools

    Bullying is a real issue and it’s happening daily in schools across West Michigan.  Maranda spoke with Pat Cwayna, principal of West Michigan Aviation Academy,

    Bullying Warning Signs & Resources

    If your child is struggling with bullying, depression or suicide there are resources out there to help.

    Shayla's Story

    Recently Maranda received an email from Shayla, a West Michigan teen struggling with bullying.

    Karleigh's Story

    Karleigh is an Allegan teen who has taken her experiences with bullying and turned it into a way to help others who are struggling.

    Weekend Family Fun!

    It’s a weekend of great events  for kids- Maranda has a great round-up of what you should do with your family this weekend!

    Meet Maranda!

    Meet Maranda, the WOTV 4 Women family expert.  She sits down with the hosts of eightwest to talk about family issues, family fun and the launch of WOTV 4

    Bullying is Real.

    Bullying is real-it’s happening in our schools, on our playgrounds, on-line and in our neighborhoods.  In fact, 90% of all fourth thru eighth graders say they

    Finding the Financing for College

    With the cost of college rising each year, many families are wondering, "can we afford college for our children?" We sat down with Don Green, Vice President of

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