Cheesecake Cupcakes/Josef’s Cheesecake
When you first walk into Josef’s Cheesecake, you see an array of cupcakes. Tasty, all, but you might be thinking, “Hmm, this is Josef’s Cheesecakes…and these are cupcakes…” — and you would be correct. They’re both. Behold: the cheesecake cupcake: Josef’s recently moved from downtown Chippewa Falls, across the river to Park Avenue, and they…
Read MoreThe Best Way To Remove Your Makeup
 I thought it was perfect timing to discuss makeup removers considering Halloween is just around the corner! Some of those Halloween looks can get messy and leave your skin stained for DAYS; and that’s not a look! I am here to help you prevent that from happening. The first half depends on the makeup you’re…
Read MoreFamily Promise of the Chippewa Valley Taking Applications for Families in Need
The Family Promise of the Chippewa Valley is now taking applications for families in Eau Claire County who are in need of toys and gifts collected from the annual Mid-West Family Eau Claire Festival of Toys drive which takes place in early December. Applications open October 17th and will close on November 30th. Find out…
Read MoreDIY Halloween Costumes
Spooky season is here. This is my favorite holiday for so many reasons. The weather is cooler, I get an excuse to dress up and I get an excuse to eat SO much candy without judgement. The only downside is costumes can get pretty spendy. I have learned that thrift stores and creating your own…
Read MoreDowntown Candy
Honestly, they had me at the October Cadbury Eggs. Driving around downtown Eau Claire on a recent Saturday, I wanted to find another local dessert place I had not yet visited. Driving over the Madison Street bridge, coming down into Phoenix Park, I noticed a sign on the building right across from the pavilion: “Downtown…
Read MoreThe Best Makeup For Your Creative Halloween Costume
You are planning an epic Halloween costume but need to execute the makeup perfectly? Well, let me tell you, your $5 drugstore palette is probably not going to give you the Instagram worthy pops of color you want! This week we are talking about makeup items you need if you are going to be doing…
Read MoreLegends of the 715: Harold Olsen
Rice Lake definitely has a rich history of basketball and it may of started with Harold Olsen. Harold Olsen was born in Rice Lake in 1895. He played basketball for the Wisconsin Badgers where he was named two-time All-Big Ten. After his college playing career, he began his coaching career at Bradley University and Ripon…
Read MorePumpkin Cream Cheese Bar/Randy’s Family Restaurant
Welcome to that time of year: pumpkin time. I’ve gotta wait until we’re in *both* astronomical and meteorological autumn — late September gets me there. Now, it’s time to dive into a pumpkin cream cheese bar from Randy’s: I got mine when I was ordering some of their chicken dumpling soup — the person at…
Read MoreFall Favorites 2022
Thrifting
Kids grow so fast. Yes, it’s sad to look at the baby pictures and remember when they were so cute and small. I personally get more upset because my wallet is taking a beating. It feels like every other week they need new shoes or new pants. They Rolle around in mud and ruined the…
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