Letting Kids Be Bored
We’re in the middle of January. It’s been cold. A lot of us don’t really feel like leaving the house because it’s been below zero degrees. Then we hear the dreaded words “Mom/Dad I’m bored.” Well, too bad. But, Bri, isn’t it up to us to keep our kids entertained? No. No, it’s not. Sometimes…
Read MoreEau Claire’s Newest Festival, Summer Jam, Releases Lineup
The highly anticipated lineup for the inaugural Summer Jam music festival in Eau Claire, WI has been revealed! The festival, set to take place on June 20-21, 2025, at the Eau Claire Event District, promises to be a celebration of summer vibes with a diverse lineup of artists. So far, the festival had announced headliners…
Read MoreThe Beauty Industry in 2025: A Discussion With Meg Ann Lee, Part 1
Hey everyone, it’s Meg Ann Lee. This blog post is for my beauty industry girlies! Honestly, we have been a hot topic online lately and I have so much to say on this subject so this is going to be a series. We are talking all about the TikTok drama, client reviews, the breakdown of…
Read MoreLet Kids Design Their Own Bedroom
I know we tend to get caught up in apps like Pinterest when we’re trying to design our homes. We want the perfect aesthetic. We want our kids rooms to be cute. I had to let that go after a while. I have a ten, almost 11 year old, and he definitely has his own…
Read MoreFrom a No-Buy Challenge to Building a Unique Wardrobe Sustainably Through Thrifting
Hey everyone, Its Meg Ann Lee. As someone who has been navigating a two-month “no-buy” challenge, I’ve learned a lot about my relationship with stuff. I’ve always loved the thrill of shopping— I’ve learned how it effects my budget and the planet. So, while I bring my no buy challenge into 2025 I will allow…
Read More715 Rundown: Eau Claire Makes the Top 10!
This locally-focused addition to the 715 Rundown roster includes why Eau Claire miiiight be getting a few friends after making an honorable list, Chippewa Falls schools getting new overdose kits, Jodi Emerson and Jesse James starting their political terms, how you can send a Valentine to a Veteran, and some much-anticipated news about Girl Scout…
Read MoreCareer Goals and Parenting
When I started this blog I wanted to erase the guilt we feel as parents. We’re told so many different things and sometimes it can be hard to navigate what is best for us and our family. One of the most recent things I read was, “the myth of having it all: Career goals and…
Read MoreThe AgeJET Facial, Your Go To Glow Up Treatment for 2025 + Q&A with Kayla Young, RN at Bella Young Aesthetics
Hey, it’s Meg Ann Lee here, your go-to for all things beauty and keeping it real! So, you know the saying, “New Year, New You”? Well, I’m adding “New Skin” to the mix-because who doesn’t want to go into 2025 with GLOWING skin???? I just tried a new facial treatment, and I’ve got the tea, the…
Read MoreDitching Parenting Books
I recently read an article about how self help books can actually be harmful instead of helpful. Sometimes we turn to them when we need advice or want to help ourselves become better people. The truth is, a lot of them contain inaccurate information and may be based on unproven theories, and may not be…
Read More12 Creative Ways to Restyle Your Wardrobe in 2025
Hey everyone, I am Meg Ann Lee and I am here this week to help you welcome 2025 in as the year we’re making the most out of what we already own! One way I’m coping during my “no buy challenge” is rediscovering items in my closet and restyling them to make them feel fresh…
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