Movie Nights
Back when I was a single mom I didn’t really have the luxury of going out on weekends much. I had Trent when I was 20 so while most of my friends were going through their party stage I was home taking care of a baby. Friday nights I would load up on junk food…
Read MoreLegends of the 715: Tim Krumrie
It’s draft week in the NFL! To honor one of the best times in the sports calendar, let’s honor one of the most popular and best athletes to come from the 715: Tim Krumrie. Krumrie was born in Menomonie, Wisconsin and graduated from Mondovi high school and after high school went on to play football…
Read MorePumpkin Muffin/The Coffee Grounds
I’m going to do something most people cannot fathom doing, something I did not realize I was doing when I did it: eat and write about a pumpkin-related food outside of autumn. Lately, it seems as though there is a culinary rule that one must include pumpkin “something” in one’s diet after Labor Day and…
Read MoreCareer vs Stay at Home
We have all had to deal with people’s unsolicited opinions as parents. That one mom who either shames you for having a career or blames you for not contributing financially to the family. Sometimes we put way more weight on people’s opinions than we should. It’s that age old debate. Are working moms or stay…
Read MoreSpecialty Shakes/Ramone’s Ice Cream Parlor
I was sitting with some friends having lunch the other day after we had just taken part in a choir event (yes, I was the choir geek in high school…and college…and adulthood). We got on the topic of ice cream, and one of them said the best shake in the area was at Ramone’s Ice…
Read MoreBrow Trends: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
This week we are discussing brows, the framework of the face. I really do believe an eyebrow shape can change your whole face shape and brow trends are changing! Today, we are discussing what’s staying and what is out. Is permanent makeup here to stay or phase out? Are we bringing back thin brows? “PAMCORE”…
Read MoreHow to Dress Like a Mom
If I had to describe my style to someone I would say evolved emo. I have better hair and my makeup skills have improved. Society puts so much pressure on moms to act and look a certain way. I definitely get stares in the school pick up line or when we are just out and…
Read MoreLegends of the 715: Green Bay Packers vs Chippewa Marines
Did you know that the Green Bay Packers played a game in Chippewa Falls? It’s true. September 2, 1935 at the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds to be exact. You see, back before everyone started to hate preseason games in the NFL, teams like the Packers, would travel around the state and play town teams for…
Read MoreDeep Fried Bananas w. Mochi/Akame Sushi
Bananas go well in numerous contexts. They go good on cereal, you can do a peanut butter-and-banana sandwich, you can eat them solo — really, bananas can be eaten at all times of the day. Of course, they also count for dessert — banana splits, banana cream pies, and…deep-fried bananas. My wife and I ordered…
Read MoreBack To Basics: How To Curl Your Hair Like A Pro
This week we are going back to basics! I’m answering the MOST COMMON THING MY CLIENTS ASK ME ABOUT: Curling their hair! During each appointment I make a point to explain why I’m using the products I’m using and how I style their hair but it’s still something everyone struggles with. I love how…
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