By Ashley Varner Erlebnisse: the experiences, positive or negative, that we feel most deeply and through which we truly live. I love this German word as I feel it sums up the numinous experience that is parenting. From worrying about finances, potty training and screen time to eating right, boyfriends...
Story by Madeleine Leroux Photos by Sally Ince Misty Embrey Leonard had no experience decorating tumblers and no plans to start. Then, her daughter gave her a blank tumbler, one she had leftover from her own project. When Leonard said she didn’t want a blank tumbler because it was ugly, her daughter’s...
Chef Amber Moore strives to inspire at Nichols Career Center Story and photos by Sally Ince Carefully leaning over a steaming pot, chef Amber Moore stirs through a batch of chicken and homemade noodles. Her recipe for homemade noodles has been passed down from family member to family member with each...
Story and photos by Sally Ince This Valentine’s Day why not treat your man to a little something extra that he certainly won’t be expecting. Every now and again we lucky ladies get the surprise of fresh flowers from our special guy. Whether it’s for a special occasion or just because, when...
Learn more about some local chocolate treats for your valentine, pet and yourself Story by Sally Ince When we think of chocolate, we often step back into our fondest memories of how its flavor slowly coats our entire mouth as it melts on our tongue and gives us a warm relaxed feeling when we can’t...
Pretty in Pink Ladies Cocktail Party 2018 Council of Clubs Fall Fashion Show Zonta Says No 5K Second Annual Holiday Mart Fundraiser Festival of Trees CASA Fundraising Meet & Greet/Social Central Missouri Foster Care and Adoption Association Gala Princess Party fundraiser Miss Fashionetta Cotillion...
Holts Summit Soup Kitchen offers delicious community meals and fellowship for everyone Story by Samantha Pogue • Photos by Julie Smith Someone walking into the Holts Summit Civic Center on a Tuesday or Thursday afternoon will first smell the savory aromas of roast beef, ribs, chicken or another main...
Community meals, free holiday feasts and food distribution available in Mid-Missouri Whether it is a community meal like at the Holts Summit Soup Kitchen, a holiday feast, or food to make at home, the Mid-Missouri community has a variety of ways for those in need to never go hungry year-round and on special...
In Mid-Missouri, there are ample ways to visit with Santa, explore Christmas celebrations of yesteryear, make holiday memories with families and friends, and shop and prepare for the big day. Take a break from the holiday hustle and bustle and plan a yuletide adventure filled with festive events. NOTE:...
Diane and Mark Struemph have collectively lost 430-plus pounds in less than three years Story by Samantha Pogue • Photos by Julie Smith At Diane and Mark Struemph’s front door lies a welcome mat sporting their last name that also states: “The love of a family is life’s greatest blessing.”...
