Reverse Resolutions
Christmas is over. Now’s the time for setting those New Year’s resolutions. Time to start hitting the gym again. Time to set new goals for the new year. Or…what if we just didn’t? What if we instead set reverse resolutions? Hear me out, it’s never a bad thing to decide to be more healthy or…
Read MoreWearable Holiday Fashion, Hair and Makeup Trends For 2024
Hey everyone, it’s Meg Ann Lee and the holiday season is officially here! If you’re anything like me, your closet is already asking, “What’s my outfit going to be?” With holiday parties right around the corner, there’s no better time to talk about all the holiday fashion, hair, and makeup trends I’ve been spotting. Whether…
Read MoreMid-West Family Eau Claire Decorates a Vet
To honor our Veterans in a special way, Mid-West Family Eau Claire set off to Decorate a Veteran’s home for the holidays. From our entries received, Andrew of Eau Claire – nominated by his wife Joy – was selected to a receive a special delivery from “Secret Santas” Murph and Phil, bringing gifts of a…
Read MoreYour 715 Small Business Gift Guide
If you’ve got a Christmas list, we’ve got you covered. And if you’re shopping, why not support local? Check out this list of small businesses around the 715 that are perfect stops for holiday shopping. Black Kettle Tea Shoppe – 217 N Barstow St, Eau Claire If you’ve got someone in your life that loves…
Read MoreThe Secret of Santa
Santa Claus. The jolly old man himself. The secret we keep from our children to keep the Christmas magic alive. When do you tell your kids the truth about Santa? I may not be the best person to give this advice because I told my son he wasn’t real basically right away. Now, before I…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Holiday Checklist
Welcome to the ultimate holiday checklist! Here we’ve gathered 25 things that you can do around the 715 this holiday season. There’s no shortage of events going on to create unforgettable memories of this winter. It may be cold outside, but there’s still so much to do! So, read on to get some ideas to…
Read More715 Rundown: The Merry & Bright Edition
It’s the holiday season, so let’s keep this one lighthearted. We’ve got some fun headlines about the origins of the word “Xmas,” an Elf-inspired day and some insider facts about the casting for Elf, how the post office handles Santa letters with holly jolly care, and a Santa tracker complete with instant contact with the…
Read MoreHow to Support Otto Family Law’s Mitten Tree
The holidays are all about giving, and Otto Family Law is making it easy to spread some cheer while keeping our neighbors warm this winter. For the second year in a row, Otto Family Law has put up a Mitten Tree in their lobby, and it’s a beautiful way for our community to come together…
Read MoreA Sustainable Holiday Gift Guide from Meg Ann Lee
Hey everyone, I am Meg Ann Lee and if you follow me on social media, you know I’m currently on a “no buy challenge”. The underconsumption trend is really gaining traction online and I am here for it! So, I decided to do things a little differently this year when researching gift ideas for you…
Read MorePerfect Parent Myth
I remember hearing stories from my mother’s childhood as a kid and thinking “Wow. She was the perfect kid.” I never heard stories of her getting in trouble. It was always about how she was a straight A student, a cheerleader, popular and never broke any rules. I’m sure it was all bull s*** but…
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