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 many locations in the area that are serving their seasonal drinks and foods. Food and Beverage Recipes Serve something impressive this holiday season! Cheese Crusted Squash Parmesan, breadcrumbs and sage leaves create a salty and…
Read MoreHoliday Party Necessities
Hosting or invited to a holiday party this season? Here are some ideas of what to bring, wear, and serve at the celebration. Food HyVee doesn’t just offer typical grocery items, they also have prepared holiday meals and different trays of food that would be great for a party! Along with the holiday meals, they…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Holiday Checklist
Welcome to the ultimate holiday checklist! Here we’ve gathered 25 things that you can do around the 715 this holiday season. There’s no shortage of events going on to create unforgettable memories of this winter. It may be cold outside, but there’s still so much to do! So, read on to get some ideas to…
Read MoreYour Christmas Gift Guide
Need a gift idea for someone? We have you covered! Downtown Shops The Local Store has become THE stop for authentic local shopping. Discover everything The Local Store & Volume One Gallery has to offer — from apparel, art, books, music, foodstuff, home goods, gift baskets, and many other sundry notable items. Tangled Up in…
Read MoreEasy Ways to Love Your Closet Again + Local Boutiques to Shop
Hey, it’s Meg Ann Lee, and if you’re feeling like your closet could use a refresh but you don’t want to go on a huge shopping spree, you’re in the right place. I’ve been deep into my “No-Buy Challenge” for 2025 journey (I just hit my one year mark!) and along the way I’ve found…
Read MoreUpcycling Halloween Costumes: Celebrating on a budget
Hey! I’m Meg Ann Lee and Halloween is one of my favorite holidays but it’s supposed to be fun – not always expensive. Every year, millions of costumes are made from fast fashion fabrics and plastic accessories that end up in the trash after just one night. But here’s the thing – You probably already…
Read MoreSecondhand Home Decor: How You Can Restyle Your Living Room Sustainably
Hey, it’s Meg Ann Lee – and if you’ve been following my “no-buy” in 2025 journey, you know I’m finding new ways to stay creative without buying EVERYTHING new. This week, I’m taking that same mindset into my home – showing how secondhand decor can totally transform your space while saving money and reducing waste.…
Read MoreBehind the Chair With Meg Ann Lee: Pink Hair for a Purpose
This week at Moss Hair Salon, I got to create one of my favorite colors-pink! Bright, bold, and full of personality, this pink transformation wasn’t just a fun creative project. It also felt meaningful with October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month. You can see my full appointment break down on my tiktok HERE!
Read MoreInside the Moss Salon Clothing Swap: Free Fashion, Zero Waste, and Full Community Vibes
Hey, I am Meg Ann Lee and this week I’m taking you with me to the Moss Salon Clothing Swap! It was the perfect mix of cozy community vibes and sustainable fashion. There were snacks, racks of clothes, and a room full of people ready to trade what they no longer wear for something fresh…
Read MoreSeasonal Hair Transition Series: How to Protect Your Hair in Winter – Heat Styling vs. Air Drying
Hey, it’s Meg Ann Lee! This is the final post in my Seasonal Hair Transition Series – and we’re ending with one of the most asked questions in the salon chair: When it’s freezing outside, should you be heat styling more, or is air drying better for your hair? And what about if you wear…
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