Body Image
Whether you’re a parent or not, most of us suffer from some sort of body image issue. I had terrible postpartum depression and lost a ton of weight after having Trent. When I could finally eat again I gained everything back plus some. The truth is I had to learn to love myself just the…
Read MoreMysteries of the 715: Stones Throw
Who hasn’t been to the Stones Throw in Eau Claire, right? Whether it was seeing a musical act or just hanging out and grabbing a beverage, most of us reading this have probably spent some time in the iconic Eau Claire establishment. But did you know you might have also been hanging out with a…
Read MoreHomemade Candy Bar/Maple Lawn Bakery
Ever made a candy bar? Of all desserts, the candy bar seems among the most-challenging to re-create at home. You would think, given its ubiquity, that recipes should abound — and they do, but this is surely not the easiest thing to whip up for a post dinner treat this afternoon. So when, on a…
Read MoreAt Home Fitness Gear Reviews
Getting sucked into impulse purchases is something I’m really trying to avoid in 2023. However, I did recently purchase a bunch of at home fitness gear from yoga mats to resistance bands and I’m here to review it for you! So, you can decide for yourself, if you need to “smash or pass” on the…
Read MoreMoving
Growing up I moved A LOT. So you could say I’m a pro when it comes to moving. The whole process can seem daunting and your kids don’t always make it easier. Here are some tips to make the process smoother for you and some tricks to help your littles settle in a little easier.…
Read MoreMysteries of the 715: Michael Noll
Like many college students, Michael Noll went out to Water Street in Eau Claire to celebrate his 22nd birthday on November 6, 2002. Unfortunately, that would be the last time anyone had seen him alive. After leaving a bar on Water Street around 11:30 PM on November 6, 2002, he was last seen entering a…
Read MorePączkis/Festival Foods
The day I’m typing this post is Fat Tuesday. And around Wisconsin, as you may well know, there is a culinary tradition in the crescendo to that day: the pączki. To be fair, this tradition has its statewide base outside the 715, rather in the heart of the 414: the Milwaukee area, where those of…
Read MoreTherapy
Mental health has such a stigma these days. If your kids are in therapy you’re a bad parent. If you’re in therapy you’re a bad parent. That’s simply just not true. Life is HARD. Being a parent is hard. I’m here today to tell you that it’s ok to need the extra help. Being a…
Read MoreValentine’s Day Makeup Challenge
Valentines Activities Your Kids Will Love
Love is in the air. Valentines Day is right around the corner. This week you will probably be helping your kids fill out the cards for their classmates. Hopefully they can remember who they go to because I can never read the names. Here’s a list of fun things to do with your kiddos for…
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