by Ava Diaz | Jan 1, 2021 | Arts, Giving Back
Knitting volunteers are honored with the Trailblazer Award. Recognized for its dedication and commitment to spreading joy throughout the Maple Grove Hospital, The Knitting Grandmas and Friends program received the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota annual...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Jan 1, 2021 | Interior Design
Designer finds inspiration beneath the clutter. Kira Vanderlan’s passion for design has been a constant throughout her life. Even before she started her organization and interior design business, Zestful Design, Vanderlan helped declutter and reorganize the homes of...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | Jan 1, 2021 | Photo Contest
Eagle Lake is home to a watchful raptor. We’re pleased to greet 2021 with a fresh round of photos from our annual Focus on Maple Grove photo contest, which was held in August. To start off, Rod Smoliak’s Eagle Lake Great Horned Owl, placed second in our Wildlife and...
by Bill Princeton | Jan 1, 2021 | Drinks, Recipes
Cinnamon and ginger liqueur offer seasonal kicks to warm cocktails. Hot Gin Toddy 1 1/2 oz. J. Carver Premium gin 3/4 oz. lemon juice, fresh 1 tsp. sugar 2 oz. hot water Cinnamon stick, garnish In a wine goblet, brandy snifter or glass mug, add gin, lemon juice and...
by Christina Timm | Jan 1, 2021 | Interior Design
Utilize ferns to improve your health. Help purify your home’s air with a wide variety of ferns that emit high contents of oxygen, creating cleaner air to breathe. Ferns also have qualities that will naturally mitigate your home’s exposure to toxins, and some studies...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | Nov 1, 2020 | Photo Contest
This Focus on Maple Grove photo contest winner captures a contented canine. This time of year naturally calls for snuggles, and Sarah Cupryna’s Snuggle Bug placed third in the Pets category of our annual photo contest. Cupryna took the photo at her home one afternoon,...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | Nov 1, 2020 | Interior Design
Why not elevate the function and beauty of a home’s kitchen with a gorgeous, décor-inspired range? An expression of truly refined taste. Timeless style. A celebration of all that is glorious about France. Would you be surprised to know that these declarations...
by Katie Welch Len | Nov 1, 2020 | Gift Guides, Shops
This holiday season, Fox Run is focusing on a Handmade Christmas. Located at The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, Fox Run, which opened in the summer, features 1,400 square feet of modern, curated gifts and décor from more than 25 Minnesota makers who specialize in a wide...
by Christina Timm | Nov 1, 2020 | Arts, Outdoors
Keep busy this holiday season with pinecone crafts for all ages. Keep busy this holiday season with pinecone projects for all ages. Searching for pinecones is a great outdoor family activity. Create wonderful bird feeders, and watch the wildlife enjoy a treat. Tie...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | Nov 1, 2020 | Arts, Gift Guides
It’s easier than you think to come up with green alternatives to traditional giftwrap and boxes. Keeping a lid on refuse over the holidays takes extra and creative efforts with the increased volume of mailing boxes, packaging and giftwrap. It’s easier than you think...
by Nina Raemont | Nov 1, 2020 | Drinks, Entertain, Recipes
Big batch cocktails are the season’s best guests. The countdown starts now—three months of eat, drink and be merry—with Thanksgiving, December holidays and New Year’s all in the mix. Speaking of mix, how about hosts gift themselves with big batch beverage recipes,...
by Ava Diaz | Nov 1, 2020 | Sports
Walks and Balks brings fairness and flare to the baseball field. Bringing fairness and flare to the baseball field, local umpire association Walks & Balks works to create a more stable environment for players and fans alike. As an organization that focuses on...
by Nicole Pierson | Nov 1, 2020 | Gift Guides, Giving Back, Noteworthy
It’s the perfect time to give back to the community alongside your children and remind them of what matters most. It’s easy, especially for kids, to get wrapped up in consumer culture this time of year. It’s the perfect time to give back to the community alongside...
by Laurie Stieg | Nov 1, 2020 | Book Club, Entertain, Local Makers, Noteworthy
Food Network star Addie Gundry shares recipes for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. In Festive Holiday Recipes: 103 Must-make Dishes for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve Everyone Will Love by Food Network star Addie Gundry, you’ll find delightful...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | Nov 1, 2020 | Outdoors, Pets
Elm Creek Park Reserve offers plenty of winter fun for the family dog. In this neck of the woods/Midwest, there are plenty of folks who dream of and hope for snow—and lots of it. Included in the group could be your family dog. Three Rivers Parks includes the...
