To Bob or Not to Bob? Spring Haircut Trends
Hey everyone, I am Meg Ann Lee , a hairstylist and beauty blogger in the Eau Claire area. This week on the blog we are discussing “TO BOB OR NOT TO BOB” your hair this spring. From January into March, we have seen an increase in clients going for shorter haircuts. This week I’m breaking…
Read MoreSpring Cleaning
Spring is here! Well, technically. Wisconsin spring will arrive hopefully before June, but that means it’s time for your annual spring cleaning. Nothing feels more freeing than deep cleaning your space and opening up those windows to get some fresh air. You don’t have to take the burden on yourself. Your kids can be responsible…
Read More715 Rundown: Earthquake, Minneapolis, Voting Results, Fun-flation, and Taylor Swift
Here’s your bite-sized news update for the week – we’re covering world news with the earthquake in Taiwan, regional news with DOJ reports and a quote from Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey, local voting results, and inflation on entertainment, and Taylor Swift’s billionaire status in Forbes. Listen above!
Read MorePandan Ube Ice Cream Cake/TemptAsians
Lately, my toddler daughter has been playing a game on the PBS Kids Games app based around the cartoon “Jelly, Ben & Pogo.” I keep noticing that halo-halo is one of the recipes to create in the game — a recipe of which I had never previously known. Little did I know that my next…
Read MoreA Day In The Life Of Sandwiches The Corgi
Hey, I’m Meg Ann Lee and this week I asked you guys what you wanted to see on the blog…and it was SANDWICHES! No, not a stacked turkey club from your favorite local sandwich shop BUT MY DOG: Sandwiches. Sandwiches is a tri-color Pembrooke Welsh Corgi and he just turned 1 February 13th. 2024. I obviously…
Read More715 Rundown: Bridge Collapse, the Supreme Court, EC Parks & Rec, New Ballot Choice
This week’s 715 Rundown is a doozy. We have national news with the Baltimore bridge collapse, the Supreme Court and their new abortion pill case, and a new independent ballot choice, regional news in Wisconsin with a cow-related story (of course), all the way to Eau Claire’s Parks and Rec staffing situation, which means fun…
Read MorePet Responsibility
So your kid wants a pet. I tossed the idea around for years. It started with a fish. We upgraded to a gerbil, but none of those went well. Eventually I decided to get a cat and I’m so glad we did. These are all the reasons having a pet can be beneficial for your…
Read MoreFreeze Dried Happy Farmers/Mike’s Star Market & Monkey Man Sweets & Treats
I recently turned over the blog to one of my co-workers at Mid-West Family Eau Claire, Dan Kasper. One of his main initiatives is Backyard Dreams, giving opportunities to folks in the Chippewa Valley to play and chase their dreams. One recent morning on his Sports Talk 105.1 morning show, he noted that there was…
Read MoreBeauty Room Must Haves
Hey, I am Meg Ann Lee. Have you guys been seeing the “things that just make sense” video trend on IG or TikTok? Well, this week we are doing a “things that just make sense” beauty room edition. I’m sharing all the items I think will make your life easier in your beauty room or…
Read MoreSisterhood and Cycling: Inside Valley Girls Cycling
Do you hear that? The sound of spinning bike wheels and cheers from the sidelines? That’s the sound of Valley Girls Cycling, a squad of strong women pedaling their way through barriers and leaving a trail of empowerment in their wake. Ever felt like you’re blazing a trail where few dare to tread? That’s exactly…
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