Back to Basics Beauty Series:Â Understanding Your Hair Structure, How Damage Happens, and How You Can Protect Your Hair + GIVEAWAY
As a hairstylist, I often get asked about the science behind hair health and how to keep hair looking shiny and smooth while using heat. The question “How can I keep my hair healthy while using hot tools?” came up during my back-to-basics beauty research. This is probably one of the biggest topics in the…
Read MoreYour Guide to Wisconsin’s Best Oktoberfest Events
Oktoberfest originated in Munich, Germany, in 1810, as a celebration of the marriage between Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen. The public was invited to partake in festivities, which included horse races and food. The tradition continued annually, evolving into a global celebration of Bavarian culture, beer, and community. Today, Oktoberfest events worldwide…
Read MoreGulab Jamun/Mango Indian
I love me some donut holes; I remember my dad getting them when I was a kid. Really, anything fried and doughy in a round shape, and I’m good to go. This becomes all the more interesting when you break out of the typical realm of deep-fried dough — how about a variation from southern…
Read MoreFall Family Traditions
Even though it has been pretty hot all week I can still tell that fall is on it’s way. I already saw some of the trees changing colors on my drive the other day. The nights and mornings are starting to get more brisk and I can start to smell the autumn in the air.…
Read More715 Rundown: Palestine/Israel, Hand Sanitizer, and All the Dogs
This week’s Rundown is covering Vice President Harris’ thoughts on Palestine and Israel, new studies on resistance relating to hand sanitizer, therapy dogs at the University of Michigan, Dog Fest in Eau Claire, and a New York City rat summit. Thanks to Morgan at 715newsroom.com for this update!
Read MoreMatcha Cheesecake/The Informalist
Before you continue reading this post, click on the YouTube link below and let it play in the background as you finish: It’s the Waltz In C# Minor, Op. 64, No. 2 by Frédéric Chopin. The main section of the piece is on one of the walls of The Informalist in downtown Eau Claire; I’ve…
Read MoreYour Guide to the 2024 DECI Eau Claire Fall Festival
Get ready for this Saturday, September 24, as the annual DECI Eau Claire Fall Festival returns to downtown Eau Claire on South Barstow Street from 10 AM to 4 PM. Now in its 35th year, this beloved event is packed with family-friendly activities, incredible food, local performances, and a whole lot of community spirit. Here’s…
Read MoreBack To Basics Beauty Series: How to Choose the Right Foundation Formula and Shade + Brand Reccomendations
One of the first makeup items we all buy is foundation. It’s also one of the makeup items people say they struggle with the most. Finding the perfect foundation can feel overwhelming with all the choices out there! Believe me, working as a makeup artist, you have to know all the in’s and out’s of…
Read MoreLitchi Slush/Madden Ramen
I have had a lot of fruit in my life; lingonberries in Norwegian-American contexts, and huckleberry-everything on a drive I made to Washington state, stand out. I do not believe I had ever had litchi fruit (you may also know it as lychee fruit), at least until I decided to peruse the sweets options at…
Read MoreHairstyles For Kids
I’ve been a boy mom for 10 years and never had to worry about how to do his hair every morning until I got together with my current partner who has three girls. Now every morning I have to figure out how to make them look somewhat presentable before we send them off to school.…
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