Banbury Place
When you think about reported haunted locations around the Eau Claire area, there are a few spots that constantly pop up in Google searches or conversations amongst the locals. Banbury Place is one of those. A little historical background on Banbury Place. It opened in 1917 as the Gillette Safety Tire Co until it closed…
Read MoreHoliday Charities
The holidays are here. We as parents are stressing out about fulfilling our kids Christmas lists while trying to balance our finances. I think this is one of my biggest issues with this holiday. It’s so commercialized that we forget what it’s actually about. Every year I do a few things to keep the spirit…
Read MoreSocial Media
In the world we live in today social media has become a standard of everyday life. Kids are ranking their coolness on how many followers they have and parents everywhere are judging how well they are doing at their parenting job based off of what they see influencers or family and friends posting online. I…
Read MoreBest Places to Find Holiday Decor
Temperatures are dropping and snow is starting to fall, that means the holidays are right around the corner. While some are huge into decorating for the holidays, others only set out a few decorations. Regardless of which one you are, we are here to help you find the best holiday decor this season. Christmas Trees…
Read MoreHoliday Party Necessities
Hosting or invited to a holiday party this season? Here are some ideas of what to bring, wear, and serve at the celebration. Food HyVee doesn’t just offer typical grocery items, they also have prepared holiday meals and different trays of food that would be great for a party! Along with the holiday meals, they…
Read MoreApple Cider Donuts/Ferguson’s Orchards
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…apple cider donut time. For the second year in a row, “Dessert Valley Wisconsin” found such baked goods, this time south of Eau Claire at Ferguson’s Orchard. This is actually the, I think, second time I have ever been to an apple orchard — ironic, considering I hew…
Read MorePicking Battles
I know you have heard the phrase “pick and choose your battles” before. Who knew that it would apply so much to parenting. I feel like I am constantly battling with the kids over stupid stuff. My biggest pet peeve is when they decide to wear 4 different types of patterns. I have had to…
Read MoreMysteries of the 715: Angelina Wall
It’s a case that has gone unsolved for over 20 years. Angelina Wall was walking home from her late shift at McDonalds on South Hastings Way in Eau Claire on January 6, 2001 around 2 AM. She was found a few hours later on the side of the road on County Highway J in Fall…
Read MoreThe Truth About Hair Treatments
As a hair stylist, some of the main things I see clients wanting to skip out on are trims, treatments, and professional products. Now, I’ve already talked all about professional shampoo and conditioners on the blog and why you should buy them from your stylist, you can read that here! This week I am giving…
Read MoreFamily Get Togethers
It’s that time of year again. The holiday season is upon us. That means a lot of us are running around between all the family holiday parties trying to not lose our sanity along the way. We pose for the perfect photo to slap onto a Christmas card to send to our relatives that we…
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