Kitchen Sink Bar/Mayana Chocolate
When you go to the Mayana Chocolate website, the phrase that appears in the middle of the page is “The best chocolate you’ve never heard of.” Fair point: I had never heard of Mayana Chocolate until I stopped my The Local Store to see what local dessert I could find. Discovering that they were from…
Read MoreLet’s Take A Trip: Milwaukee, WI
I’m sharing my weekend trip to Milwaukee with you all. We took the trip initially to go to Summerfest to see Halsey but we also got to check out the city’s shops and brunch spots. Check the details on my YouTube video for the list! One thing I love is a little weekend get away…
Read MoreHoly Donuts
Mmmm, donuts. It’s what you think when you see this delectable baked/fried good. So, how about a bunch of them at once — but not so many that your stomach has questions about your life choices? Holy Donuts has you covered. My wife, daughter & I recently went to one of the Food Truck Friday…
Read MoreTee It Up For the Troops Gets Local
Tee it up for the troops is a fundraising golf outing at Hickory Hills in September. 100% of the funds are used for Service Veteran Programs and is a way for you to support our heroes while enjoying a day on our beautiful local courses! CLICK HERE “FORE!” ALL OF THE DETAILS.
Read MoreLegends of the 715: Pete Banaszak
Football season is upon us! For our next look at a 715 legend, we’re going to the far eastern part of the 715 region to a town called Crivitz. The reason we’re going to Crivitz is because of a former player named Pete Banaszak. Banaszak was born was born in Crvitz in 1944. He ended…
Read MoreA Beauty Tribute To Olivia Newton-John
Where do our fashion and beauty trends come from? Usually, it’s a revival from the past that sparks the looks we see in our upcoming trends. So this week we are looking back in time to the late Olivia Newton-John and some of her Iconic beauty and fashion trends. For me, Grease and Xanadu were…
Read MoreHow To Choose The Perfect Foundation
Buying foundation is so confusing right? There are 100’s of shades, different formulas, some are full coverage, some are sheer coverage. Which is the right one for you and your skin type? First, let’s talk about your skin type. You can either have dry, oily or combination skin. Choosing a product that works with your…
Read MoreMaple Pecan Scone/Five & Two Cafe
Pancake-y. That’s how my wife described the taste of the maple pecan scone I got the other day from the Five & Two Cafe in Eau Claire. That’s a good description. That was a good scone. In case you think you might recognize the Five & Two Cafe, it’s ‘cos you’ve likely heard about them…
Read MoreLet's Take A Trip: Las Vegas, NV
When my cousin texted me asking if I wanted to join her in Las Vegas for a music festival I immediately said yes! Usher? TLC? Ludacris? and a girls trip? Sign me up! First stop, hotel check in. We stayed at Mandalay Bay located on the southwest side of the Las Vegas Strip. My first…
Read MoreEverything You Need To Know Before Buying Your Next Bottle Of Shampoo
You are standing in the store looking for new shampoo. The bottles on the shelves are endless. There are hydrating or clarifying shampoos. There are some with sulfates and without sulfates, some for men and some for women but which one is the best for your hair?? I’m here to help! First, what does shampoo…
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