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The Art of The Bubble Bath

This simply yet luxurious practice can be your daily self care ritual Article and Photography by Amy Bailey A new year is always a good reason to reflect and reset, and while the best bubble bath won't solve the world's problems, it might help you forget about them for the night. Whether you purge your closet or dial back the late-night screen time, it's prime time to level up in 2025.     

Health + Wellness

Life Well Lived

How some of Huntsville's healthiest stay mentally and physically fit Article by Casey Creque | Photography by Nadia Kidd Huntsville is home to so many who make health and longevity a priority in their lives. Whether through fitness, nutrition, or mental well-being, these people embrace healthy habits as a lifestyle, and are an inspiration in our community.  Take a look inside the lives of some healthy Huntsville residents as we learn about their ideals surrounding fitness, their daily...

Entertainment

New Reads For 2025

Start off the new year with a good book or two Article by Lady Smith At The Snail on the Wall bookstore, owners Lady Smith and Christina Tabereaux know that January reading looks different for different people: it could be curling up with a feel-good book on a dreary day, delving into something educational, or maybe just trying something out of the ordinary. Whatever your idea of New Year’s reading is, we have some new releases to start your year off well.   Looking For Love If you like...

Arts + Culture

Through The Lens

This Huntsville photographer captures moments in our growing city Article by Amy Bailey | Photography by Eric Forrest Meet Eric Forrest, Commercial Photographer, Engineer, and University Lecturer. Eric was inspired to start capturing Huntsville's growth through the lens. His favorite times of day are sunrise and sunsets. And with a new year rising with new beginnings, we wanted to learn more about the man behind the social handle @hsvphoto.  How long have you lived in Huntsville? ...

Health + Wellness

Fresh Start, Strong Finish

Inspiring resolutions that made life better in 2024 Article by Casey Creque It always sounds like a good idea to make a resolution for growth each year, but its a common practice to run out of drive or inspiration, leaving us discouraged. It is important to remember that building small habits leads to big results, so if you find yourself off track just pick back up where you left off! These people and their resolutions remind us that you can never have too much positivity in your life, no...

Food + Beverage

Dry Living

Choosing to try Dry January lead to a game-changing health decision Article by Amy Bailey One of the biggest health trends in recent years has been Dry January, a chance to give your body a break from alcohol and prioritize a fresh, healthy start to the new year. Seven years ago I decided to try Dry January. I enjoyed it so much that I decided to take a break from drinking at different times throughout that year and the next, then in 2019 thought I would try a challenge and not drink alcohol...

Food + Beverage

Bolognese

Embrace your inner Italian and serve this pasta staple Article and Photography by Amy Bailey One of our favorite meals, especially in the cooler months, is a big pot of bolognese. I've been cooking bolognese since I was about 10 years old, and through the years my recipe has evolved. Now it involves the Vitamix too which releases an incredible burst of flavors. Hunker down for a cozy night at home and enjoy this one pot meal that the whole family will love. Bailey's Bolognese Ingredients ...

Travel

Vail Magic

There's no place like it on earth Article and Photography by Amy Bailey “Not yet.” That was the response of my first ski instructor when I took a tumble, landed smack on my back, looked up at the bluebird sky, and said, “I’m just not very good at this.” Humbling is perhaps the best word to describe my first ski trip 20 years ago as a newlywed. At 26 I had never considered myself athletic and my inner perfectionist detested not being good at something, but this girl from Alabama (where we might...

Arts + Culture

Not Home for the Holidays

Article by Casey Creque | Photography by Nadia Kidd Officer Tanius Scott- HPD  How long have you been a Huntsville City Police Officer?  Eight years in February. My stepfather was a police officer for HPD and my mom used to to tell me all the cool stories about his job. I love the idea of being a hero for somebody who needs me.   Have you missed a major holiday because of your job?  I worked 3rd shift for 7 years and missed a lot of events because I had to sleep or was too exhausted...

Shopping

Holiday Gift Guide

For her, for him, for kids, for home, and for stockings Article by Casey Creque and Amy Bailey For Her 1. Squeeze Massage, $129-$159 Help her relax after the stresses of the holiday season with a massage from Squeeze. Better yet, a membership would make for the perfect monthly treat for the new year, squeezemassage.com. 2. Go Clove sneakers, Mountain High Outfitters, $145 Have her walking into the new year in style with the hottest new comfortable sneakers. Located off Bob Wallace...