How To Find The Right Salon or Hairstylist For You

Are you currently salon hopping and looking for a new hairstylist? Are you feeling overwhelmed with your options but underwhelmed with your appointments??  I am Meg Ann Lee, a hairstylist in the Eau Claire area and this week I am breaking down the 5 main things to look for when you are searching for a…

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Jelly Roll, Shinedown, Thirty Seconds to Mars to Headline Rock Fest 2024

Rock Fest 2024’s epic lineup has arrived to the party. This year’s “Dirty Thirty” Rock Fest, celebrating 30 years of rock, will be headlined by Jelly Roll, Shinedown, and Thirty Seconds to Mars. Taking place in Cadott from July 18th-20th,  Rock Fest 2024 has new and seasoned stars that are guaranteed to rock your socks…

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Best Sledding Hills

We haven’t gotten a ton of snow this year but we want you to be prepared if we do! Here are our favorite sledding hills in the area.   Pinehurst Pinehurst park is the perfect spot for sledding. It’s an old ski hill. This is definitely our top spot to head out to when we…

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Chippewa Valley HSHS Hospitals and Prevea Health Locations to Close

HSHS, Hospital Sisters Health System, the faith-based health system housing Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire and St. Joseph’s Hospital in Chippewa Falls, announced Monday that it will be closing the two hospitals as well as all Prevea Health physician locations across the Chippewa Valley.  According to their media release, they’ve started the process to…

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Peanut Clusters/Star Line Candy Shoppe

There are a good number of local confectionaries; some have storefronts, some are online, and some…show up where they show up. Take my recent discovery while perusing The Local Store in downtown Eau Claire. Star Line Candy Shoppe, from Fairchild? I hadn’t heard of them, but their offerings were definitely worth a purchase. I went…

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Winter Hair Accessories

 It’s Meg Ann Lee back with another hair styling blog post. Winter is in full swing, and you can catch me styling my hair in a beanie, a trucker hat, or a claw clip. As a hairstylist you would think I’d be doing a ton of stying on my own hair but I definitely do…

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Where to Get Kids Clothing

My kid is notorious for destroying clothes. Seriously. He puts holes in his pants all the time and he’s growing like a weed. We have a few spots right here in Eau Claire that we love going to buy him new clothes. Here’s a list of our favorites. Savers We are a family that loves…

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Whirlybird Coffee Announces Fast Fuel Partnership and 2nd Location

If you’re out of the loop, you’ve missed a lot. In the last few days, Whirlybird Coffee made two exciting announcements – 1, they’re opening a second location, and 2, they’re now partnering with Fast Fuel. Let’s get into the details! Whirlybird Coffee Co, a coffee shop offering innovative seasonal beverages, coffee flights, and classic…

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Raise Your (NA) Drink: 3rd and Vine’s Dry January-Inspired Dinner

Well, your New Year started with a glass of champagne … and maybe a few other drinks. But it’s time to strap in if you’re doing Dry January, because “dry” doesn’t refer to a dry martini! Dry January is the month of no booze, no bubbly, and mocktails instead of cocktails. That’s right – if…

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The Golden Globes 2024 : Hair, Makeup and Style Trends

One reason I love watching celebs on the red carpet or on reality television is to see their fashion and makeup choices. This past week we saw all the soft hair styles, ballet-core outfits and glowy makeup at the Golden Globes. I am Meg Ann Lee and I’m back this week discussing all the hair,…

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