When that final patch of snow melts on the north side of the house and brightly patterned pansy planters arrive at the supermarket, you know spring...
Noteworthy
The White Bear Book Club Discusses Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine
Eleanor Oliphant is definitely not fine. As a result of a difficult upbringing steeped in tragedy, Eleanor creates a safe life for herself with...
White Bear Center for the Arts Hosts an International Plein Air Contest
While the White Bear Center for the Arts (WBCA) building was closed during the pandemic, its operations were definitely not. As the building...
Bootleg: Minnesota’s Take on Mint Julep
Memorial Day weekend is the official kickoff of the bootleg season. Bootlegs are Minnesota’s version of a Mint Julep/Mojito (favored by the Kentucky...
The Spice of Life
I’m returning to work this month after a weeklong staycation, and I’ve spent a ton of time inside recently, engaged in activities both cozy and...
Simply Entertain
I love to entertain, whether it’s for a planned dinner or an impromptu gathering of friends. Here are my rules and some go-to wines that make this...
Dogs in Bandanas
Give your pup a refresh this spring with this local eco-conscious product. If you’ve struggled to find drool-worthy accessories for your fluffy...
Home Sweet Home
“There’s no place like home,” proclaims Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz. Our homes are the foundation of all of our hopes and dreams while exuding...
A Doggone Good Time
North Paws Canine Services prepares dogs for summer adventures. Warm weather and adventure go hand-in-hand, or should we say paw-in-hand? Get your...
Hobby Hub for Crafters
Get creative with friends and family. Baking sourdough bread. Doing puzzles. Getting puppies. Add crafting to the list of trends we’ve seen uptick...
Drink to Your Health
Enjoy nutritious meal-replacement shakes or supplement after a workout. Whether you’re just waking up or wrapping up a stressful day, stop by Bear...
Going Green with Buddha Bowls
A few months ago, I happened across a 2017 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report stating that only one in 10 adults meet the...
Support Our Seniors
Volunteering is a rewarding way to help in the community. If you find yourself with some free time on your hands once the kids head back to school,...
Five Design Tips to Make Your Entryway More Welcoming
Gear up to host friends and family this fall with expert advice. Walk through your front door and try to visualize it as a guest; what do you...
Preserving the Harvest
Michelle Bruhn shares her favorite methods for saving summer’s bounty. Hello, fresh and local Minnesota-grown produce! The sheer number and...
Simply the Best
The annual Best Of issue of White Bear Lake Magazine is always one of my favorites. I spend a lot of time searching for “bests”—the best local...
History of White Bear Lake Area High School
A lesson from the halls of old WBHS. From the first classes being taught on the second floor of the building that still stands at the southeast...
