Central Missouri Renaissance Festival provides creative outlet in family-focused atmosphere Story by Emily Cole Three weekends a year, Johanna Green becomes someone else. Clad in a black top with a red and black lace skirt and jacket, black boots and a golden-blonde wig, with a broom and mug of mead...
By Kerri Morris April is Autism Awareness month, a chance to share information on a topic that many have heard of, but may not fully understand. Autism or ASD, autism spectrum disorder, is a developmental disorder generally characterized by difficulties in communication and social interactions. Autism...
Photos by Liv Paggiarino The Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce roared into the ’20s with its 127th annual gala at the Capitol Plaza on Jan. 24. The event allows the chamber the chance to honor members and residents who have made an impact on the community through their work or service.
Planning, research key to big savings on nutritious food Story by Madeleine Leroux When it comes to trying to get healthier, eating right is one of the most important steps. But, for so many of us, that can seem just out of reach for a number of reasons. The most common reason? It’s too expensive....
Welcome Home seeks to provide that comforting touch to gluten-free dishes Story by Madeleine Leroux Photos by Claire Hassler Robin Klebba loves to bake. You can see it on her face as she talks about watching people dig into one of her homemade products. The 28-year-old took that passion and started Welcome...
Experts provide tips for keeping proper nutrition in mind while achieving new fitness goals Story by Sally Ince When working to improve our overall wellness, good nutrition and exercise go hand in hand. Neither process is easy at first, but if we focus on the long-term benefits, our goals can evolve...
Diet leads Phyllis Powell to start Low Carb JC group Story by Madeleine Leroux Nearly two years ago, Phyllis Powell began a new food regimen with her husband. Though the couple had hoped for good results, it’s hard to tell whether they really expected the improvements that followed. Powell retired...
CRMC nutritionist advises intuitive eating for healthy, sustainable dietary habits Story by Madeleine Leroux Getting healthy can seem like a daunting challenge. For so many of us, it means substantial lifestyle changes, and those aren’t easily accomplished. We decided to sit down with an area dietician...
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...
By Rachel Rucker The weight we are now is based off of the lifestyle and choices we currently make. For those who are desiring weight loss, but don’t know where to start when it comes to diet, three aspects must be taken into consideration: how often we eat, what we eat and portion size. First of […]
