Festival of Toys is ON – Help Give a Happy Holiday to Local Children in Need

The annual Festival of Toys aims to make the holidays brighter for children in the Chippewa Valley, with help from the community through donations of new, unwrapped toys, as well as monetary donations! You can donate new, unwrapped toys at these locations: All donations collected will be distributed to Families in need by Family Promise of…

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The Hottest TikTok Beauty Products of 2024: What’s Worth the Hype?

TikTok has once again set the beauty world on fire this year, introducing a slew of new products and trends that promise to revolutionize our routines. I’m Meg Ann Lee, a beauty and lifestyle blogger and I’ve tried my fair share of viral products-some have been total game-changers, while others left me unimpressed. Here’s my…

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Raising Rebels

I remember being a kid and my parents always saying, “Because I’m the grown up” when I would question them about anything. I also remember being that kid that would question everything. I didn’t always think the grown up or authority figures were always right. I still don’t. I think it’s healthy to have that…

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Prizes You Can Win During Best Holiday Ever

This holiday season, we’re bringing you the Best Holiday Ever with a variety of exciting prizes for everyone on your list! From concert tickets and holiday shopping sprees to hunting gear, movie passes, and books for kids, we’ve got something to make this season unforgettable. Enter now for your chance to win and spread some…

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Gratitude in the Chaos: Embracing Thankfulness During the Holiday Hustle

The holiday season is here again, and while it’s filled with festive lights, family gatherings, and joyful traditions, it often comes with a side of stress. From endless to-do lists to navigating busy schedules, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and lose sight of what truly matters. Though amidst the chaos, gratitude can be the grounding…

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Monitoring Your Kids Music

Before I even start this post I just want to clarify that I am in no way judging anyone, but as I scroll through Tik Tok and Instagram I see so many parents being outraged by the music scene. “I brought my daughter to a Sabrina Carpenter concert and it was so inappropriate! She should…

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Bowling for Birds: Roll A Strike, Donate A Bird!

Put your bowling skills to the test and give a family a Thanksgiving to remember – all in one roll! Come out to Bowl Winkle’s in Eau Claire on Saturday, November 23rd for our special event, Bowling for Birds, from 11 am to 2 pm. Even if you don’t quite make the strike, we have…

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Nominate a Veteran for Some Holiday Cheer

This year, we’re lighting up the holidays in a big way while shining a well-deserved spotlight on one of our local heroes. We’re teaming up with Flamingo Power Washing to decorate a veteran’s home for the holidays. We want to ensure that one of the brave men and women who have served our country can…

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How To Transition Your Hair From Permanent Color To Your Natural Grey Gracefully

To all the ladies in the place with style and …GREYS? Or whatever Biggie said.. I’m Meg Ann Lee, a hair stylist in the Eau Claire area and today we are talking about going grey gracefully. I’ve had the pleasure, and sometimes challenge, of helping my clients make the shift from permanent hair color to…

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