Sundae/Olson’s Ice Cream
What to do for dessert on my birthday? So, so many options. When my birthday came about recently, my wife suggested we take a swing by Olson’s Ice Cream in downtown Eau Claire. Thus, it became sundae time on a Thursday: Olson’s is another Chippewa Valley food institution that you almost certainly know about, and…
Read MoreLet’s Take A Trip: Key West, FL
Last week we talked all about travel must haves. If you missed it, you can find it HERE This week I am taking you on a vacation with me! I recently took a trip to Key West. I vlogged the whole thing so you could get a taste of the Keys for yourself. We loved…
Read MoreBrownie/Lucy’s Eatery
Mmm, a big ol’ brownie. You really can’t go wrong with that. Massive amounts of delicious, moist brownie, in a big square. It’s, like, ultimate dessert. I found one at Lucy’s Eatery in Chippewa Falls: I popped into Lucy’s while in Chippewa Falls getting a button replacement on a shirt of mine in Foreign 5.…
Read MoreWhat Travel Items You Need In Your Suitcase
Travel season is upon us! Or at least I feel like it is. Everyone is taking spring breaks and summer trips. Are you going on any vacations this year? Â If not, you probably should. Did you know that Americans leave about 33% of their PTO unused? You know you deserve to use it! Even if…
Read MoreLegends of the 715: Jake Dowell
With the Stanley Cup Playoffs continuing, lets take a look at another 715 hockey legend. This week, we’re highlighting Jake Dowell. Dowell was born in Eau Claire and attended Eau Claire Memorial High School. He also played college hockey for the Wisconsin Badgers from 2003-2007. In 2004, the Chicago Blackhawks drafted Dowel in the 5…
Read MoreStrawberry Bliss Cocoa Bomb/B Bops
Have you had a cocoa bomb? Until a couple years ago, did you even know what a cocoa bomb was? Did the prospect of consuming something involving a “bomb” frighten you? Well, for me, the latter…no, but the rest, sure — I think I saw my first cocoa bomb at a grocery store in 2021.…
Read MoreA Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Happy Mothers Day! It’s time to give back to the one who birthed you, raised you or filled the big shoes that ARE motherhood. I am bringing you guys a last-minute gift guide for any mothers in your life. Gift giving is a very personal thing. I like to break down gift items into categories based…
Read MoreLegends of the 715: Jake McCabe
The Stanley Cup Playoffs have officially started, so it’s a perfect time to highlight one of the many hockey legends to come from the 715. This week, we’re highlighting Jake McCabe. Jake McCabe was born in Eau Claire and went to Eau Claire Memorial high school After high school, he attended college at UW-Madison and…
Read More2022 Spring Trends You Need In Your Closet
I love switching up my style with the seasons and May is finally here! So, this week I am sharing what I think are must have items for your spring and summer outfits. I recently went shopping (I know, weird right?) and here are the main things I’m seeing as upcoming trends for 2022: Contrasting Sizes…
Read MoreLegends of the 715: Tim Krumrie
It’s draft week in the NFL! To honor one of the best times in the sports calendar, let’s honor one of the most popular and best athletes to come from the 715: Tim Krumrie. Krumrie was born in Menomonie, Wisconsin and graduated from Mondovi high school and after high school went on to play football…
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