Food + Beverage

Sweetheart Brownie Bites

A fun twist on the classic Valentine's Day treat Article by Amber Dawn Schultheis | Photography by Dawning Memories Sweetheart Brownie Bites Serves 10–12 A freshly baked pan of rich, chocolatey brownies may be the perfect Valentine’s Day treat. When baked on a large baking sheet, this recipe delivers a relatively thin bite, perfect for cut-out hearts and cutesy shapes for all the sweethearts in your life. Box them up in pink pastry boxes for thoughtful gifting or serve on a platter with...

Arts + Culture

Backstage Foundation

Where Dance Builds Futures Article by Courtney Evans | Photography by Backstage Foundation Behind every powerful performance is a story unfolding quietly, often far from the spotlight. The Backstage Foundation exists in that space, where movement becomes meaning and dance becomes a pathway to confidence, belonging, and opportunity for young people who might not otherwise have access to the arts. Founded by longtime dance educator Kari Hovde, the Backstage Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated...

Food + Beverage

A Taste of France

L'Experience Paris delivers authentic French dining Article by Michelle W. Parnell | Photography by Dawning Memories A native of France, Julien Hervet brought a love of his home country with him when he came to the United States more than twenty years ago. After moving to the west coast and launching a successful career with Microsoft, Julien noted that accessing his favorite French wines proved more difficult than he wanted. So he began exploring importing the wine himself. “I initially...

Fitness

The Midlife Maven

How Alicia Erickson Is Redefining Strength, Confidence, and Well Being for Women 40 Plus Article by Taylor Robinson | Photography by Life N Light For many women, midlife arrives with a subtle but persistent question: What now? Children are growing up and moving out, careers are evolving, priorities are shifting, and long ignored personal needs begin rising to the surface. It is a season marked by transition, reflection, and, if you ask Alicia Erickson, founder of The Midlife Maven...

Beauty

Skincare Beyond the Surface

Article by Bree O'Brien | Photography by Courtesy of HydroPeptide The path to healthy skin isn’t just about appearance—it’s about confidence, wellbeing, and trusted science behind the products we use. Few brands understand this as deeply as HydroPeptide. As a woman-led luxury therapeutic skincare brand, it has built its reputation on clinical precision, cutting-edge peptide technology, and results that are both visible and transformative. A global pioneer in peptide research, HydroPeptide...

Food + Beverage

Dry Rub Chicken Wings

The perfect hearty nibble for game day Article by Amber Dawn Schultheis | Photography by Dawning Memories These crowd-pleasing, perfectly seasoned wings are perfect for game day. They are intentionally unsauced, meant to be served with your favorites alongside - a little something for everyone.  Let’s make them! Dry Rub Chicken Wings Serves: 8–10 Ingredients: 4 pounds chicken wings, thawed 1 1/2 Tablespoons olive oil 2 Tablespoons 21 Seasoning Salute (Trader Joes), or Back of the...

Fitness

Mindful Movement

Unlocking the power within you Article by Hannah Peterson - Co-Owner Barre3 | Photography by Janine Soltman Photography In today’s fast-paced fitness culture, it’s easy to view workouts as a checklist item—something to power through, track, and finish as quickly as possible. Rather than approaching your fitness goals this year with the same old approach, take a moment to consider a full-body workout method that blends strength conditioning, cardio, and mindfulness to create balance not just...

Food + Beverage

Holiday Mulled Wine

Pour a mug of warmth for guests this season Article by Amber Dawn Schultheis | Photography by Dawning Memories This holiday season, why not simmer a pot of fragrant, warming, mulled wine to enjoy by the fire? It is perfect for sharing with guests or sipping slowly while wrapping gifts and decorating your home. This recipe includes a bit of liqueur or brandy, but can also be made without for a lighter option. Holiday Mulled Wine Serves 10–12 Ingredients 2 (750 ml) bottles dry red...

Education

Youth for Freedom

Unleashing the Leaders of Tomorrow Article by Courtney Evans | Photography by Youth for Freedom Leadership. Authenticity. Action. At Youth for Freedom (YFF), these aren’t just buzzwords, they’re a way of life. For more than two decades, this nonprofit has helped thousands of youth discover their purpose and lead with authenticity and confidence. Founded in 2002, Youth for Freedom began as a small camp dedicated to teaching constitutional principles through hands-on learning. But as its reach...

Arts + Culture

Honor of a Lifetime

A Humble Artist finds his way to the White House thru the Pacific NW Article by Teresa Coy | Photography by Lawson Coy Growing up in the small rural town of Bay Village, Ohio, Thomas William Jones fell in love with nature and the stories it holds. His father, a banker by day and a watercolor artist in his spare time, was a masterful example to both Thomas and his brother, Bill.   “I was fortunate to have a dad who loved to draw and paint. On the weekends he would set up his paints and like...