Sopapilla/Casa Margarita

On my tours of Mexican restaurants in the Eau Claire area, I have reviewed xangos and flan. Recently when ordering out from Casa Margarita on the account of my wife’s hankering for Mexican food, I decided to give the sopapilla a try. Simple, yet tasty, promised the description. Here it is: The toppings on the…

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Where I’m Shopping Lately

We are just past the season of giving, so maybe this month is the month to spoil yourself! If you have been following my blog for a while you know I love thrifting or finding deals whenever I am shopping. This week I’m sharing some of my budget friendly shopping locations with you. Thrift Shops…

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Mysteries of the 715: The Murder of Richard Scott

On March 1, 1984, Eau Claire realtor Richard Scott was murdered while showing a house in the Town of Wheaton. While rumors and speculation has surfaced over the years, it’s a murder case that has gone unsolved for over 40 years in the Chippewa Valley. Here’s what has been reported to of happened to Richard…

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The Perfect Girls Day

Finding ways to bond with your kids can be difficult sometimes. I’ve realized that most of the time they just want time with you. This week I have put together the perfect girls day for you and your daughters. Shopping Shopping days are always fun. You don’t have to spend a ton of money to…

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4 Ways to Declutter (without being a total buzzkill)

Happy new year! New year, new you. Let’s start with decluttering your house, because we all know that after the holidays it’s a disaster. I am not shaming you. I’m in the same boat, so let’s do this together. Here are 4 simple ways to declutter your house and kid’s rooms without being a complete…

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2022 Was the Best. Holiday. Ever.

From toy drives and senior center parties, to contests and Christmas music, the radio stations of Mid-West Family Eau Claire spread cheer across the Chippewa Valley this holiday season, doing what we can to make 2022 the Best Holiday Ever! First up was the annual Festival of Toys! Every year we collect toys for children…

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Mysteries of the 715: The UFO Capital of Wisconsin

Every last full weekend of July in Elmwood, Wisconsin, the town celebrates it’s annual “UFO Days”. But do you know the reason how it got its name? Elmwood lays claim to the “UFO Capital of Wisconsin” along with a couple of other towns in Wisconsin (Belleville and Dundee). But the stories that come out of…

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Manifesting 2023 With Scripting

The New Year is officially here! NEW YEAR, NEW YOU? I know, I know. Another manifestation blog? Yes!! Because seriously, it works. In 2021 I wrote about manifesting my goals by reflecting and organizing, 2022 the New year’s blog was goal setting with a vision board and for 2023 we are going to talk about…

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Giving Back This Holiday Season

The holidays are more than presents, food and being surrounded by your loved ones. There are many people who do not have those luxuries, so the team at MidWest Family – Eau Claire embraced the season of giving! Festival of Toys MidWest Family – Eau Claire and Family Promise of the Chippewa Valley distributed toys…

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Milk Chocolate Dried Blueberries/Jacobson’s Market

Ever seen dried blueberries in a grocery store? Intriguing, but usually on the pricey side, so I tend to skip them. I was in Jacobson’s Market in the Putnam Heights area of Eau Claire recently when I saw their selection of chocolate-covered goodies. Nuts galore, of course, but what stood out to me: milk chocolate…

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