Age Appropriate Media
My son recently showed an interest in watching horror movies. As someone who owns a spooky shop and loves everything related to horror and halloween I was super excited about his request. Some people of course had opinions. “Why are you letting your 9 year old watch stuff like that?” Here’s why. I strongly believe…
Read MoreForging Connection: Forge Theater’s “Every Brilliant Thing”
Live theater is an experience like no other – it allows an audience to share in a feeling together, as a collective. A theater company in town, Forge Theater, is redefining what it means to attend a theatrical production. They’re putting on a show that celebrates the highlights of life, while also understanding the tragedy…
Read MoreSour Cream Raisin Pie/Norske Nook
This post is for π Day — March 14th. So, of course, I have to write about π– er, I mean, pie. And, if I’m gonna write about pie, let’s go to one of the legendary places for pie in the 715 area code, the place that got on Letterman back in 1990. Let’s go to…
Read MoreWhy Your Hair Is Thinning + What You Can Do About It
This week, we are discussing one of the biggest topics in the hair industry. THINNING HAIR! One of the biggest problems the beauty industry has told you is that you have thin hair. First of all, having thin hair is OKAY, it is not abnormal and it’s not the end of the world. However, it…
Read MoreCoffee Cake/Cabin Coffee
Guest blog time! For this edition of Dessert Valley, Wisconsin, I decided to lead with a few words from my fellow on-air personality, Dan Kasper, who you may know from his morning show on Sports Talk 105.1/790 AM. He also endorses Cabin Coffee in Altoona, and regularly has their local franchise owner — Joe Gribowski…
Read MoreGetting Kids Started With Music
Music was a major part of my life when I was kid. I took piano lessons early on and switched to guitar from there. It was a skill I carried with me into adulthood and I still play and write songs to this day. It was always something I wanted to share with Trent as…
Read MoreSkincare Tips For Beginners
Hey, it’s Meg Ann Lee and this week we are talking to the younger crowd, who are just starting to explore the skincare world. Starting to use skincare is super exciting BUT with all the brands and marketing it’s hard to know where to start, which products are right for your skin and how much…
Read MoreFrom Waves to Raves: Farewell Transmission Radio’s Musical Journey
In October 2021, Farewell Transmission Radio hit the airwaves of Converge Radio, aiming to expand listeners’ musical horizons with a taste of country and Americana. From the get-go, host Jordan Duroe wanted to put on “occasional” live events in order to connect more with listeners. But what Farewell Transmission Radio does now is a little…
Read MoreCivic Choice, Ceasefire, Sustainability, Sonnentag, and Streaming: The 715 Rundown, 2/28/24
Welcome to our brand new weekly series, the 715 Rundown! We’re taking you through the highlights in the news with the help of Morgan McCarthy from 715 Newsroom, from a national scale right into our backyard. Listen above! This week, we’re talking about the Presidential ballot and a potential ceasefire in Gaza on the national…
Read MoreTeaching Kids Self Worth
Kids are dealing with more now than ever. Between tiktok, instagram and all the things your kids are consuming it can feel harder now, more than ever, to fit in. They no longer worry about being popular in school. They worry about being liked on social media. Here are my tips to help boost their…
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