Spring is a time of growth and new beginnings. Let inspiration bloom with these poetry prompts: What’s the last new thing you tried? How did it go?...
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Downsize with the H.O.M.E. Method
Whether it is pairing down the closet or tidying the playroom, home organizing is a “to-do” we all have. Depending on the amount of organizing...
Styling Tips For Your Next Family Photo Shoot
Family photos are a great way to preserve memories with loved ones. Being a personal stylist, I have helped many families with photos. To make sure...
The Big Finish
Brooke Fossey’s debut novel, The Big Finish, delivers a warm, heartfelt and occasionally funny story about growing old and living large told by a...
We have an idea Maple Grove …
Best of Maple Grove 2023 Guidelines … Let’s step into 2023 with the spirit of gratitude and support for our Maple Grove community and its local...
Create, Sustain and Be the New You
How to recreate your wardrobe in 2023. Our intentions to create and reinvent ourselves are still top of mind for a lot of us. For those of you who...
Healthy Reading
Get some food for thought with this read. Have you ever noticed how your mood improves when you eat certain foods or that you sleep more soundly...
In the Creative Spirit
A poetry prompt for January. Inspiration can be hard to find. Sometimes, a blank piece of paper can feel as daunting as a driveway that’s freshly...
Organize Your Refrigerator with Three Easy Steps
“Everything needs maintenance,” says Lindsey Swan, professional organizer and Maple Grove mother of four. “When you have systems in place that work...
The Knights of Columbus Give the Gift of Warmth
The Knights of Columbus is making the community a warmer place through the Coats for Kids winter drive. The annual fundraiser, led by Knights...
The Violin Conspiracy Book Review
Up-and-coming Black classical violinist Ray McMillian receives a $5 million dollar ransom note for the return of the Stradivarius violin he...
Feather-Forward Fashion for the Holidays
Fashion is particularly fun to think about around the holidays because there are plenty of social gatherings to dress up for. This holiday season, a...
Book Review: The Windsor Knot
It’s 2016, and at Windsor Castle, preparations are underway for the Queen’s 90th birthday. After an evening soiree, a Russian pianist is discovered...
Local Photographer Wins Gold at the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Osseo Senior High School alumna, Sharn Brar, debuted her photography at Carnegie Hall in New York City in June as a part of the Scholastic Art...
How to Fit Fitness into Your Vacation
Travel is one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves, and the benefits go well beyond taking a break from our lives. It opens us to new...
Artist Captures Pets’ Personalities with Portraiture
There can be an unconditional bond when it comes to our pets. For centuries, dogs have been coined as “man’s best friend” as bonds of unfailing...
Bootlegs: Minnesota’s Twist on a Mint Julep
Memorial Day weekend is the official kickoff of the bootleg season. Bootlegs are Minnesota’s version of a Mint Julep/Mojito (favored by the Kentucky...
‘Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead’ Is A Polish Thriller with Twists
In Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk, detective Janina lives alone on the outskirts of a forest. Caring for several...
Celebrate The Luck of The Irish with Food and Drink
St. Patrick’s Day—when it comes to this day of days, many people become Irish, wearing a bit of green, having a pint and singing a song. To best...
A Colorful Hopefulness
“There’s no place like home,” proclaims Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz. Our homes are the foundation of all of our hopes and dreams while exuding...
