"Think big, start small and be specific." It is a new year, and many readers aim to improve their nutrition, get back into the gym and be healthier...
Noteworthy
Keys to Radiant Winter Skin
How to maintain a radiant complexion year-round. We all know winter in Minnesota can be a beautiful sight, but it can also be downright damaging to...
Artist Shares Her Techniques With Local Creatives
Louisa Podlich teaches classes at White Bear Center for the Arts. One of White Bear Lake’s creatives has returned to her roots. Artist, ceramicist...
‘Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art’ Book Review
Inside the new science of the lost art of breathing. Breathing. It is something we all do but don’t think too much about. In the award-winning book...
How to Prepare for Holiday Houseguests
Hosting friends and family over the holidays is a time for celebration. Still, preparing to host can often feel daunting, so we have some ideas to...
Meet Grant Committee Chair Laura Whitney
Spotlight on Community Each year, the Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation hosts a community-wide program called Community Partners to raise...
Bring a New Side Dish to the Thanksgiving Table
Not that we aren’t thankful for the meaty bird, but why is turkey the cynosure of Thanksgiving meals when side dishes are the real reason we pass...
The City Baker’s Guide to Country Living Book Review
Louise Miller’s debut, The City Baker’s Guide to Country Living: a Novel, will warm your heart in these cold winter months. When 32-year-old pastry...
Inspire Productivity With Your Home Office Design
It’s no secret that more and more people are finding themselves working from home. Whether you see this ever-growing trend as a burden or a...
Book Review: True Biz
Between Worlds Set in the fictional River Valley School for the Deaf, Sara Novic’s coming-of-age novel True Biz introduces you to the world of deaf...
Perks of Learning New Exercises
Learning through Movement For many, education connotes sedentary activity, such as sitting in a classroom or at a computer. But learning can take...
A Community of Artists
White Bear Lake is a sea of creatives. In this artistic community, two of my favorite artists are Allen Christian and Mary Jane LaVigne. Known...
Homemade Pizza Ideas for Summer
I think pizza is by far one of the best things you can make on an outdoor grill. During the summer, I grill pizza at least once a week. Our bakery...
Stop and Smell the Rosemary
Last summer my husband built me a new garden, complete with raised beds, storage for supplies and a gate to keep out the “neighbors,” AKA deer and...
How to Care for Your Garden When You’re Away
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...
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...
