How To Add Texture & Volume To Your Hair
Being a hairstylist, I have many roles. One of the biggest is for me to solve your hair problems. 9 times out of 10 my clients ask me how to create volume and texture in their hair because their curls or style never last! It is a conversation I have WEEKLY. So, I figured I…
Read MoreChocolate Cherry Scone/The Coffee Grounds
My family recently went to The Coffee Grounds for brunch. This, of course, brought the opportunity to try another of their baked goods (I’d wrote about them for the blog back in 2022). Scones sounded particularly good on this occasion, and seeing the varieties written on the chalkboard menu, I saw something I knew I’d…
Read MoreA Taste of Jersey: Eau Claire’s Jersey Mike’s Opens
Whether it’s the Danny DeVito association or their “juice,” Jersey Mike’s has been drumming up a lot of anticipation for their opening in Eau Claire. Well, today’s the day! Jersey Mike’s officially opened today, May 24th, at 945 W Clairemont Ave near Chipotle and Hawaii Poke Bowl. We visited the sandwich shop during peak lunch…
Read More2023 Movies
We love going to the movies. Nothing beats seeing a movie on the big screen and, let’s face it, we all go for the movie theater popcorn. Here’s a list of movies that we have either seen this year or are anticipating their release! I have included all the trailers for your viewing pleasure as…
Read MoreTrillionaire Bar/The French Press
You’ve possibly heard of millionaire bars, and perhaps you’ve heard of billionaire bars. Can you get a bar more valuable? Of course you can! Presenting the trillionaire bar: I’d been meaning to have dessert from The French Press for quite some time. On one occasion, I’d been in there for lunch, and we ran out…
Read MoreLet’s Take A Trip: Puerto Rico
Mid-West Family Eau Claire Brings Home Awards
Mid-West Family Eau Claire had a great night at the recent Wisconsin Broadcasters Association (WBA) Awards on May 6. The company brought home 11 awards; including 6 first place awards, 1 second place award, and 4 third place awards. First Place Awards: Best Significant Community Impact: Best Holiday Ever (Greatest Hits 98.1) Best Promotional Announcement:…
Read MoreFollowing Your Dreams
People tell you all the time that when you have kids your dreams die. I don’t think that’s true. In fact, I think it gives you more drive to be an inspiration. I didn’t know what I wanted to do with my life until Trent was six years old. I worked at a corporate job…
Read MoreCheck Out SpringFest Chippewa Falls This Weekend
This weekend is the 2023 SpringFest Chippewa Falls, a two-day event taking place at the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. SpringFest includes an array of fair foods, live music, and activities. SpringFest started with the Chippewa Falls Rotary Foundation in 2011, with the mission of giving back. Over the past 8 years, the foundation has given…
Read More5 Ways to Shop Local this Weekend
If shopping is your thing, why not make a weekend of it? Thrift sale season is upon us and the 715 is not holding back with opportunities to thrift and buy local this weekend! Check out a thrift sale, consignment store, artisan market, and back to more thrift sales. We’ve rounded up some of the…
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