School Shopping
It’s about that time of year again. The time where kids are crying and parents are rejoicing everywhere. You know what I’m talking about. Back to school time. Soon we will get to ship the kids off to school for most of the day and either get peace and quiet or save some money on…
Read MoreHow To Choose The Perfect Foundation
Buying foundation is so confusing right? There are 100’s of shades, different formulas, some are full coverage, some are sheer coverage. Which is the right one for you and your skin type? First, let’s talk about your skin type. You can either have dry, oily or combination skin. Choosing a product that works with your…
Read MoreMaple Pecan Scone/Five & Two Cafe
Pancake-y. That’s how my wife described the taste of the maple pecan scone I got the other day from the Five & Two Cafe in Eau Claire. That’s a good description. That was a good scone. In case you think you might recognize the Five & Two Cafe, it’s ‘cos you’ve likely heard about them…
Read MoreDate Ideas
Scheduling time for dates is so important in any relationship, especially with kids. Dates can make you feel human again. It can respark your relationship and remind you why you are even with each other outside of having children. Here is a list of my favorite date night/date day activities. Hikes Lucky for us there’s…
Read MoreLet's Take A Trip: Las Vegas, NV
When my cousin texted me asking if I wanted to join her in Las Vegas for a music festival I immediately said yes! Usher? TLC? Ludacris? and a girls trip? Sign me up! First stop, hotel check in. We stayed at Mandalay Bay located on the southwest side of the Las Vegas Strip. My first…
Read MoreBlending Your Family
Taking the next step in a relationship is scary and exciting. It’s a rush of emotions; good and bad. When you have kids involved it’s even more terrifying. Our family is going through this right now. We decided to move in together in April and the adjustment period has been difficult. Everyone has opinions. I…
Read MoreEverything You Need To Know Before Buying Your Next Bottle Of Shampoo
You are standing in the store looking for new shampoo. The bottles on the shelves are endless. There are hydrating or clarifying shampoos. There are some with sulfates and without sulfates, some for men and some for women but which one is the best for your hair?? I’m here to help! First, what does shampoo…
Read MoreOatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie/Great Harvest Bread Co.
Years ago, I was alerted to the bread at Great Harvest on the southeast side of Eau Claire. In fact, I discovered that their Harvest White went extremely well as part of a grilled cheese sandwich — for awhile, I was exclusive to that type of bread for such gooey cheesy meals. Also, I’d almost…
Read MoreLegends of the 715: Mike Maslowski
With training camps getting set to open for NFL teams in the next week, let’s highlight a local product who spent a few years in the NFL, Mike Maslowski. Maslowski was born in Thorp, Wisconsin and after earning all-sate honors as a senior, took his football talents to UW-La Crosse where he also earned All-America…
Read MoreHow To Start A Ladies’ Night With Your Besties
It’s all about the ladies this week. LADIES’ NIGHT that is. I think it’s important to set time in your schedule to nurture your friendships so I’m sharing some of my favorite ladies night activities, snacks and drinks! First, if you have a larger group your trying to coordinate, pick a set time…
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