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You Deserve More Than The "Jelly of the Month" Club

For too long, fellow Americans, we have journeyed far and wide in search of the perfect family vacation. We have braved cross-country treks in the Family Truckster, faced down moose in the Grand Canyon, and navigated the roundabouts of London.But I am here to tell you, the pinnacle of family fun, the ultimate destination, lies right outside your own back door. I’m talking about a swimming pool, people! The big one! A real, honest-to-goodness, non-negotiable, legacy-defining family pool!My vision...

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Shop Local Gift Guide

Shopping local is more than buying gifts; it's investing in the people who create community. Article by Lucy Rogers | Photography by Provided There’s something truly special about holiday shopping in your own neighborhood. Walking into a locally owned store and being greeted with a warm smile from someone your family has known for years or from a neighbor you just met turns holiday shopping into a memorable experience. You don't get that connection when you shop online. You live here because...

Arts + Culture

Legacy in Light

Emil Frei & Associates crafts stained glass that inspires faith and beauty across generations. Article by Sydney Taylor | Photography by Danny Zofness, DTK Studios Tucked away in the heart of Kirkwood is Emil Frei & Associates, a fifth-generation family-owned liturgical design studio that has quietly shaped some of the most sacred spaces in America. From cathedrals and basilicas to schools and hospitals, their breathtaking stained glass and mosaics can be found across the country, but their...

Life + Culture

Talk of the Neighborhood

What is your favorite holiday tradition? Article by Andrea Maddock, Janet McAfee Realtor | Photography by Andrea Maddock Anne Schwermer - For my four oldest grandkids, I put a "Save the Date" in their stockings, and we all go out and do something they want to do for the day. Virgene Tyrrell - I had a huge box of collectible cookie cutters. The kids would make sugar cookies at Christmas, and we had a contest for who decorated their cookies the best. Mindy Kramer - We have started a new...