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Mound Author SJ Tilly Talks Inspiration
Mound author brings Minnesota flavor to contemporary romances. Minnesota has never felt steamier than in the hands of S.J. Tilly. The 35-year-old...
Celebrating Life on the Lake
Couple enjoys the dock and dine experience served around Lake Minnetonka. “She’s turning a lot of heads on the lake,” Molly Golden says. Do tell....
Hit the Trails for National Bike Month
Minnetonka celebrates with a scavenger hunt and more events. May is National Bike Month, and the City of Minnetonka is marking the event with its a...
Steamboat Minnehaha Returns to the Water
Efforts are underway to resume the services of the Minnehaha on Lake Minnetonka. Take a step back in time. The year is 1906, and its summertime in...
The Making of Her
The year is 1996. For the past 30 years of marriage, Joan Egan’s days have been shaped by the choices her husband, Martin, makes for her and by the...
Tree of Life
A mother’s love is the foundation to our existence. They feed our souls, nurture us and offer safety in the storms. They point us in the right...
Grand Designs at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
If you’ve ever visited the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, you’re familiar with the experience of viewing jaw-dropping botanical displays. It may...
How To Fuel Up for Outdoor Adventures
Choose healthier options in preparation of hitting the trails. Who’s ready to tackle a 1,000-hour outdoor goal? A movement to replace screentime...
E is for Excelsior! Celebrates Community
Join author Amanda Pesek on Indie Bookstore Day to learn more about her new alphabet book. Excelsior local Amanda Pesek was in Seaside, Florida,...
EcoElsa Blog Inspires Natural Connections
Elsa Litecky inspires the next generation of naturalists. Elsa Litecky has enjoyed the beauty of the natural world since she could start climbing...
Happy Landing
April is here, and it is time to feather our nests—storing away winter blankets, letting fresh air fill our homes and welcoming spring days ahead....
Invite a Shelter Pet into Your Family
What makes a house a home? In recent years, more pets have shared our homes and our lives. We love our pets. Can they love us? I believe so. Our...
A Recipe For Creating Your Own Gourmet Club
Foodies celebrate the power of food through their gourmet club. What comes to mind when you hear the term “gourmet club?” Perhaps, you think of an...
April Boasts Both Earth Day and Arbor Day
Remember: Not all trees are created equal. Some native species (keystone plants) out preform the rest in benefiting the environment. Native insects...
Arborist Gets to the Root of Wayzata
Trees are some of Wayzata’s most important residents. Consider the facts: It’s estimated that more than 40 million American elm trees, which once...
Set the Table
There is nothing better than coming together at a table filled with delectable bites and candid conversations all aimed to feed our soul. I love the...
Bookmark These Reads
March 2 marks this year’s Read Across America Day, which is organized by the National Education Association to shed a bright light on the importance...
A Trip to the Grocery Store With a Nutritionist
Learn to navigate grocery stores to find the best-for-you food. What are you going to do to take care of your body today? It’s a question that...
Spring Cleaning Diet
Spring is here. Aside from the traditional steps (cleaning closets, drawers and other household spots) we take as we exit hibernation, there is...
