Designing polymer clay jewelry is more than a pastime. Lauren Sutton grew a creative hobby into a full-blown brand—Olive + Siena—all within the...
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Silhouettes outline sweet moments in time. If it only took 20-30 minutes to create a memory that will last a lifetime, would you want it? How about...
Fox Run Offers Curated Christmas Gifts from Minnesota Makers
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,...
That’s a Wrap: Green Wrapping Paper Alternatives
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...
This Gift Giving Season, Give Back to the Community
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...
Local Microblogger Mom Shares Her Secrets for Giving the Best Gifts
Nicole Pierson of Begin At Home shares tips for finding the best gifts for your family and friends. Purchasing gifts during the holiday season can...
Local Blogger Covers Fashion and Family on The Styled Press
The Styled Press founder Taylor Brown offers tip for winter styles. Feeling uninspired by her career as a kindergarten teacher, Taylor Brown wanted...
Step Up Your Self-Care Game with Local Skincare Brand Rese & Co.
Self-care is more important now than ever. In case you need another reason to appreciate the month of September—the gateway to the harvest season,...
Fashion Show Fundraiser Cancelled, but These Local Businesses Are Still Giving Back
The Do Good, Feel Good, Look Good fashion show fundraiser was called off due to COVID-19 restrictions. This year, the Do Good, Feel Good, Look Good...
Must-have Gifts from The Woods, Maple Grove’s Best Gift Shop
Find unique, handcrafted goods for any occasion at The Woods. Since 1997, The Woods gift shop has filled shoppers’ bags with handcrafted gifts and...
Everything You Need to Pack Your Boat for a Day on the Water
We’ve culled a list of items from area retailers (local and across the Metro) that will help keep your day on the water “on an even keel.” If you’ve...
Maple Grove Pearle Vision Offers a Peak at 2020 Eyewear Trends
Get an inside view on eyewear fashion. Summer calls for fresh air and a fresh wardrobe, and don’t forget to spruce up your eyewear, too. While...
Local Kids’ Clothiers Dish on Micro-Fashion
The people behind kids' clothing shops Oh Baby! and Honey P's Boutique share tips for dressing kids in style and with a smile. Honey P's “Confident...
Curious About Kiteboarding? Check Out Local Shop Lakawa
Lakawa offers kiteboarding gear and plenty of know-how. Whether it's in the ocean, on land or over snow-covered mountains, kiteboarding is an...
The Best Valentine’s Day Dates in Maple Grove
A couple of novel ideas for how to explore Maple Grove this Valentine's Day. Dinner out is a great way for couples to get away and connect, but...
Fashion Freeze: 4 Must-have Winter Wearables from Tula Boutique
Brieanna Groves, Maple Grove mother of three, is pursuing her fashion dreams as the owner of online store Tula Boutique. Style and comfort don’t...
‘The Curated Closet’ is Your Guidebook to Building a Better Wardrobe
Style blogger Anuschka Rees offers tips for cleaning your closet and shopping smart in "The Curated Closet." Is your closet crammed with clothes,...
Find Your Personal Style at Local Boutique Leela & Lavender
Boutique helps customers find their style and build a modern wardrobe. If someone asked you to describe your personal style, could you? Whether you...
Top Tips and Common Style Mistakes from Local Boutique Leela & Lavender
Angie Sunde from Leela & Lavender offers stylish tips. Common Mistakes Not mixing prints: “Mixed prints can look extremely fresh—think a leopard...
This Holiday Season, Give Gifts That Say Thanks
Show gratitude to family, friends and co-workers with a simple gift. The healing practice of embracing gratitude is timely all year long and...
