Autumn Candies/Weaver’s Country Store
Candy corn: a staple of fall fun food. Sure, it’s not for everyone, but it’s for me (especially when combined with peanuts — a well-known taste combo). I’d been encouraged to check out Weaver’s Country Store just east of Fall Creek, and when I did the other day, I arrived at the time of the…
Read MoreIs Temu Legit? Everything You Need To Know Before Shopping On Temu
Hey everyone, It’s Meg Ann Lee and if you are shopping online AT ALL, I’m sure you have heard of Temu and their low prices for online shopping. This week we are talking about all things Temu! What is TEMU? Temu is a Chinese based online retailer offering low prices from over 80,000 vendors. It’s…
Read MoreLocal Trolley Tour Shines Light on Dark History
If you are looking to get into the spooky season with a local flavor, your trolley has arrived! Tour Includes: Chippewa River Trolley Company describes the tour as, “Board the trolley as we investigate the seedy under belly of Eau Claire’s backstory, sharing historic and modern tales of crime, scandal, and the just plain bizarre.…
Read MoreNew Record Store Abraxas Wax Spins Into Town
Picture this: the fall sun streams in through the windows of a brick building in downtown Eau Claire, while Carlos Santana’s electrifying guitar riffs and the scent of cardboard vinyl covers permeate the air. You’re flipping through records, searching for the perfect new addition to your collection. This record store is new, but it’s also…
Read MoreA Guide to Homecoming Happenings in Eau Claire
Welcome back to Eau Claire, alumni! Homecoming is upon us and you’re back in your old stomping grounds to celebrate with the newest of Blugolds as well as the ones you’ve known since you graduated. There’s plenty going on while you’re here in Eau Claire, so let’s explore some ideas on what you can get…
Read MoreA Guide to Apple Orchards Around the 715
Ferguson’s Orchards Ferguson’s Orchard in Eau Claire is one of four locations throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota. They originally began growing fruit in the 1870’s in Galesville, and expanded to their other locations throughout the years. The Eau Claire orchard began growing apples in the 1980’s, and the Ferguson family bought the orchard in 2011 and…
Read MoreBaked Goods/Wicked Sweet Bake Shop
I’m always on the search for bakeries. going back to when I was about two years old and loving myself some “rolls” (my catch-all term for things like long johns), the dessert-for-breakfast has been well met via a local bakery. If a new one comes about within decent driving distance of Eau Claire, I’m there.…
Read MoreLet's Take A Trip: Ursa Major Music Festival In Flagstaff, AZ.
Hey! I am Meg Ann Lee and this week I’m taking you with me to Flagstaff, Arizona to attend my last music festival of the summer! This was my first time in Arizona and OMG it was BEAUTIFUL. GRiZ announced he planned to take a break from DJing after this year but still wanted to…
Read MoreSix Pablo Center Shows You Don’t Want to Miss
The Pablo Center is a performing arts center in the heart of Eau Claire across from Phoenix Park and RCU. They’re in their 6th season, and they have over 125 shows to present to the community, including Broadway shows, music, tribute concerts, and more! Let’s go over some highlights that are coming up. 9/29 –…
Read MoreLa Crosse’s Annual Oktoberfest Extravaganza
We celebrated Oktoberfest in Chippewa Falls a couple weeks ago, but now it’s time for La Crosse to throw their annual party! The Oktoberfest celebration in La Crosse is one of the largest and longest-running Oktoberfest celebrations in the Midwest. Read to the end to get a chance to win a ride and admission passes…
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