Country Jam Survival Guide
Country Jam is a boot-scootin’ good time, and we want you to have the best time ever, even if it’s your first time. We’ve wrangled up some of the best tips for Country Jam first-timers and veterans. Bring the Essentials Don’t forget to bring all the things that will make your experience great. Sunscreen to…
Read MoreThe Zombie & No-Bake Cookie/Racy D’Lenes Coffee Lounge
Eau Claire’s got a lot of really good local coffee places — honestly, in my opinion, try them all; you’ll like them all. One of the longer-running ones is Racy D’Lenes Coffee Lounge on the other side of Water Street (the coffee place in the same location as The Nucleus). Racy’s has been around before…
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The Aviary Studio Helps Musicians Take Flight
“How can we make what you hear inside of you, come out of you?” This is the question Greg Manning asks when he facilitates a recording session with a musician at The Aviary Studio, a cabin-turned-recording studio nestled in rural Menomonie. A professional musician himself, Manning founded the studio in 2020 after the pandemic cut…
Read MoreThe Rookie’s Guide to Rock Fest
It’s time to rock! This year’s Rock Fest is July 18-20 in Cadott, WI. If you’ve never been to Rock Fest before, we’ve got you covered with tips for rookies. Take a look over these tips to make sure you have the best Rock Fest ever! Plan Ahead Don’t miss your favorite acts! Plan ahead…
Read MoreBest Local Beaches
It’s beach bum season! Time to pack up the kids and head out to the sand and nice, cold water. I have created a list of our favorite places in the area to take a swim or lay in the sand, and they’re all right here in the Chippewa Valley. Big Falls Big Falls is…
Read MoreSummer Haircare Routines For All Hair Textures
Did you know the seasons can affect the condition of your hair? Summer is in full swing and one thing my clients ask me about is how they need to change their haircare during the hot summer months. Warmer temps can cause more frizz and lifeless hair. This means trying different ways of styling your…
Read MoreSummer Hobbies
Kids patiently wait for summer vacation all year, but it feels like after the first week they are bored. They’ve played the same games over and over and are driving you crazy by now I assume. We as parents don’t get summer vacation. We still have to cook and clean and work just like every…
Read MoreCamping With Kids
One of my favorite things to do during the summer is to go camping. Get away from technology. Get your kids off of their tablets or gaming systems and get some fresh air. I promise they won’t die. In fact, they might actually enjoy themselves. Here are some tips for camping with kids. 1. Find…
Read MoreRosca Sundae/The Ice Cream And Bakery Shop
Being June Diary Month, it seemed apropos that one of my posts was about the newest ice cream place in the Chippewa Valley. I previously wrote about Sue’s Bake Shop; as you likely know, they closed, but the place has passed to new owners, and reopened this year as The Ice Cream And Bakery Shop.…
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