Thanksgiving Week Event Guide

Are you hosting family or friends for Thanksgiving in the 715 and need a guide for what’s going on? Look no further! We’ve rounded up all of the events happening Wednesday, November 22nd through Saturday, November 25th. Eau Claire and the 715 have no shortage of events, so read on to see what’s going to…

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Traveling For Events As A Hairstylist And MUA To Bailey, Colorado

Hey everyone! I am Meg Ann lee. This week on the blog I am taking you with me while I travel to work a wedding in Colorado. I’ve been doing hair and makeup for weddings for years as a secondary part of my career and I love it. I recently traveled to Bailey, Colorado to…

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Ways to Give Back this Holiday Season

The holiday season is all about giving, and one way to do that is to give back to the community. There are plenty of donation drives and other efforts to help the community. We’ve rounded up a few that we’re doing, plus a few that others are doing to give you a few opportunities to…

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How to Donate a Turkey to Someone in Need

Hey there, Chippewa Valley, have I got an opportunity for you – and it’s not just a savory steal, it’s a chance to spread some kindness this Thanksgiving. Here’s the deal: buy a mouthwatering Hormel Cure 81 boneless ham at Hy-Vee before November 21st, and guess what? You get to pay it forward with a…

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5 Events to Get Into the Holiday Spirit

Halloween has passed, and we’ve gotten our first snow. Is it too early to start thinking about Thanksgiving and the holidays? Of course not! The smell of cinnamon and evergreen is in the air, and it’s that time of year when communities come together for some seriously festive fun. Think twinkling lights, festive feasts, and…

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5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming A Hairstylist

Hey everyone, it is Meg Ann Lee! This week, I am sharing 5 things I wish I knew before becoming a beauty professional. Honestly, this is NOT the industry that I thought I would end up in. I thought I would be using my bachelor’s degree in psychology that took me 5 years to complete,…

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A New Type of Mixer is Coming to the 715

A new cocktail-focused event series is coming to the Chippewa Valley. Alex and Kendall Sukopp are bringing the Confluence Cocktail Club to our area starting November 14th, and it will give attendees a chance to learn about cocktails, try different spirits and drinks, and mingle with other cocktail enthusiasts.  It started when Alex became interested…

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Scotchies/Randy’s Family Restaurant

NEW DESSERT ALERT! If a place in the Chippewa Valley offers a new dessert option, I’m on it. It’s something different, something tasty, and something worth spreading the news. I recently saw a Facebook post from Randy’s Family Restaurant talking about their new Scotchies. Let’s give it a try: Yeah, it was good. Of course,…

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