Cream Cheese Pastry/The Goat Coffee House
My wife and I have gotten drinks and such from The Goat Coffee House over the years, but when the pandemic hit, she highlighted them for finding a way to stay afloat when in-person dining was getting severely restricted. Here was a local business making sure they could get their options to their customers in…
Read MoreIs My Kid Normal?
Kids are weird. They do and say the strangest things and they all develop different skills at different times. It may leave you to wonder the question we have all asked ourselves, “is my kid normal?”When they are babies we are comparing our kids’ development to the baby of Becky down the street who has…
Read MoreKitchen Sink Bar/Mayana Chocolate
When you go to the Mayana Chocolate website, the phrase that appears in the middle of the page is “The best chocolate you’ve never heard of.” Fair point: I had never heard of Mayana Chocolate until I stopped my The Local Store to see what local dessert I could find. Discovering that they were from…
Read MoreHealthy School Lunches
I will be the first to admit I’m a health food nut. I really do believe that what you eat can affect your mental health, as well as your physical health. When your body feels good, you feel good and have more energy. Serving your kids healthier foods can improve grades and behavioral issues. Here’s…
Read MoreLet’s Take A Trip: Milwaukee, WI
I’m sharing my weekend trip to Milwaukee with you all. We took the trip initially to go to Summerfest to see Halsey but we also got to check out the city’s shops and brunch spots. Check the details on my YouTube video for the list! One thing I love is a little weekend get away…
Read MoreHoly Donuts
Mmmm, donuts. It’s what you think when you see this delectable baked/fried good. So, how about a bunch of them at once — but not so many that your stomach has questions about your life choices? Holy Donuts has you covered. My wife, daughter & I recently went to one of the Food Truck Friday…
Read MoreBonding With Your Kids
Bonding with your child is one of the most valuable gifts you can give them. It will be the thing that creates trust in your relationship and makes the biggest difference as they grow older. When your kids believe you will be there no matter what they will be able to come to you when…
Read MoreTee It Up For the Troops Gets Local
Tee it up for the troops is a fundraising golf outing at Hickory Hills in September. 100% of the funds are used for Service Veteran Programs and is a way for you to support our heroes while enjoying a day on our beautiful local courses! CLICK HERE “FORE!” ALL OF THE DETAILS.
Read MoreLegends of the 715: Pete Banaszak
Football season is upon us! For our next look at a 715 legend, we’re going to the far eastern part of the 715 region to a town called Crivitz. The reason we’re going to Crivitz is because of a former player named Pete Banaszak. Banaszak was born was born in Crvitz in 1944. He ended…
Read MoreA Beauty Tribute To Olivia Newton-John
Where do our fashion and beauty trends come from? Usually, it’s a revival from the past that sparks the looks we see in our upcoming trends. So this week we are looking back in time to the late Olivia Newton-John and some of her Iconic beauty and fashion trends. For me, Grease and Xanadu were…
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