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...
Story by Madeleine Leroux Photos by Julie Smith Before her daughter was born, Cassie Huckabay had no plans to start a business or leave her full-time nursing job at Women’s and Children’s Hospital. But life rarely adheres to a plan. It started when she was put on bed rest around the 32-week...
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...
Story by Madeleine Leroux Photos by Julie Smith Susie Theroff has always been involved in some form of artwork. So when she left her position as a graphic artist at the Missouri State Highway Patrol to focus on being a stay-at-home mom, she looked for ways to keep those creative juices alive. “I was always...
Story by Madeleine Leroux Photos by Julie Smith When Shalina Reed and Treana Cason first came to Jefferson City, it was to attend Lincoln University. While neither of them had exact plans for the future, they did not expect to remain in the area after graduation and run a business providing custom event...
Story by Madeleine Leroux Photos by Julie Smith Head to a lumber yard in Mid-Missouri and you may come across Meghan Vossen, scrounging for good pieces of wood to use for her unique hand-painted signs. She’s been making signs since 2015, when a road trip with her family spurred the need for an activity...
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...
