How to Build a Haircare Routine in 2026 That’s Worth Your Money
If you’ve ever stood in the haircare aisle at Target or scrolled Amazon wondering which product is actually is going…
The Real Cost of Budget DIY Hair Services: Damage, Redos, and Regret
If you’ve ever tried to save money on your hair and ended up spending more later, you’re not alone. I…
Why Your Hair Looks Different After 6 Weeks And How It’s Totally Normal
If you’ve ever left the salon loving your hair, only to look in the mirror six weeks later and think…
Small Salon Budget Wins: How to Get Great Hair Without Overspending in 2026
If you’re heading into a new year trying to be more intentional with your spending, you’re not alone. I’m Meg…
Holiday Concerts in the 715 This Season
The 715 is alive with the sounds of the season! From classic carols to festive orchestral performances, our area is…
Best Places to Find Holiday Decor
Temperatures are dropping and snow is starting to fall, that means the holidays are right around the corner. While some…
Your 715 Small Business Gift Guide
If you’ve got a Christmas list, we’ve got you covered. And if you’re shopping, why not support local? Check out…
Delicious Holiday Food and Beverages
Wanting to try something new this season? Check out these holiday food and beverage recipes for inspiration! There are also…
An Eau Claire Loch Ness Monster?
Who doesn’t love a good local legend story? I’m a sucker for an old wives…
Mysteries of the 715: Elmer Bowman
It’s one of the area’s oldest mysteries: What happened to Elmer Bowman? It was December…
Mysteries of the 715: A Reptile Man?
You ever see the movie “Jeepers Creepers”? It’s kind of horrifying to imagine a “thing”…
Mysteries of the 715: Elk Mound Tower
You ever drive by or through Elk Mound and see that tower that sits high…
Legends of the 715: Harold Olsen
Rice Lake definitely has a rich history of basketball and it may of started with…
Legends of the 715: Bud Grant
Next up on our series Legends of the 715 is perhaps known for being the…
Legends of the 715: Pete Banaszak
Football season is upon us! For our next look at a 715 legend, we’re going…
Legends of the 715: Mike Maslowski
With training camps getting set to open for NFL teams in the next week, let’s…
Matcha Cheesecake/The Informalist
Before you continue reading this post, click on the YouTube link below and let it…
Litchi Slush/Madden Ramen
I have had a lot of fruit in my life; lingonberries in Norwegian-American contexts, and…
Strawberry Cream Cheese Croissant/The Blind Munchies
I often like to arrange certain foods around major sporting events. For example, the first…
Chocolate Chip Cookies/Jay Ray’s
Jay Ray’s is, perhaps, the smallest awesome sandwich place in western Wisconsin. It’s in that…
