Local Services

Project ABBA Helps Families Seeking to Adopt and Foster Kids

Fulfilling a mission to place children in loving homes Article by Shen Wu Tan | Photography by Monica Jean Photography Just as they were about to submit their adoption application, Johnstown couple Devin and Adrienne Allison discovered their third child, Rowan, was on the way. Despite this news, the couple still felt called to adopt a child. They had previously experienced miscarriages and complications with the births of their two biological children, Riker and Annie, before deciding to...

Life + Culture

Gift Yourself Some Peace

Take stress off your holiday list with these mindful practices Article by Susan Smedley, Studio Founder/Owner of Resilient Soul Yoga | Photography by Hailey Bergstrom, Desiree Gustafson With the holiday season in full swing, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and exhausted. Though our bodies crave rest and slower rhythms during winter, our calendars often demand the opposite—leaving us drained by January. The good news: you already have what you need to reset your stress response—your body...

Food + Beverage

Warm Winter Indulgence

Tiramisu Cookies with Whipped Mascarpone Frosting Article by Loveland + South | Photography by Desiree Gustafson Ingredients For the cookies: 14 and 1/2 tbsp salted butter 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp cocoa powder 1 and 1/2 tsp DeLallo Instant Espresso Powder, can add up to 2 tsp if you want a stronger espresso flavor 3/4 cup brown sugar packed, you can use light or dark brown sugar  3/4 cup granulated or cane sugar 2 large eggs, at room temperature  1 and 1/2 tsp vanilla 2 and...

Local Services

A Loveland Holiday Shopping Guide

Spreading the holiday season love and cheer to local makers and artisans Article by Shen Wu Tan | Photography by The Localist, The Collab, and Willow & Finch With the holidays approaching, it’s never too early to start thinking about gifts for family and friends. And this holiday season, why not shop local? The holidays are about giving to others. So, why not spread your love and generosity to your fellow Coloradans?  In this article, we’ve compiled a list of Loveland shops with merchandise...

Event Planning + Services

The Sweet Gift of Connection

Sweet Heart Winery: Where Giving is Poured from the Heart Article by Adriana Karagozian | Photography by E.T.C. Photography, World Wonders LLC There is something quietly transcendent about a place built not only on craft, but on care — where each glass holds a story, and every pour reflects the pulse of a family who believes that generosity is as essential as the wine itself.  At Sweet Heart Winery , nestled along the banks of the Big Thompson River, giving is not a gesture reserved for the...

Local Services

Gratitude for Our Downtown Loveland Businesses

Giving thanks for their continual community contributions and support Article by Shen Wu Tan | Photography by E.T.C. Photography, Feneis/Meirath The “Main Street” area of a municipality – and its local businesses – often serves as the steady heartbeat of its surrounding communities.  And downtown Loveland is no exception to this.  “Downtown Loveland is the one authentic, local, historic place that can’t be replicated,” says Sean Hawkins, executive director of the Loveland Downtown District...

Arts + Culture

Northern Colorado United for Youth

Brotherhood, Integrity, and a Legacy of Giving Article by Desiree Gustafson | Photography by NOCO Unify In every community, there are organizations that quietly shape the landscape of possibility for future generations. In Northern Colorado, one of those groups is Northern Colorado United for Youth, or NOCO UNIFY, a collective of men who believe that true strength isn’t measured by accolades, but by how much you give back. Built on shared morals, integrity, and the conviction that brotherhood...

Auto + Marine

Longtime Employee of Stan’s Auto Gives Thanks

Automotive parts manager hits 40th work anniversary milestone this year Article by Shen Wu Tan | Photography by Monica Jean Photography, courtesy pics from Ed Fisher Ed Fisher, the automotive parts manager at Stan’s Auto Service, has always been a “car guy,” tinkering with and mending various makes and models from a young age.  He started working at Stan’s Auto on Nov. 4, 1985. November marks his 40th work anniversary at Stan’s Auto Service.   Fisher initially worked as a technician at...

Food + Beverage

Urban Field's Meatballs

A Savory, Flavorful Dish Article by Urban Field Pizza’s Owner/Co-Founder Paul Nashak and Culinary Director/Co-Founder Nick Swanson | Photography by Monica Jean Photography Chef Nick Swanson’s meatballs have been captivating diners since the opening of Urban Field in the late spring of 2022 in Longmont, CO. The perfect blend of beef and pork, Nick’s meatballs are as classic as your grandma’s. Topped with red sauce, Chef Swanson finishes the dish with a drizzle of basil + pistachio pesto. At...

Food + Beverage

477 Distilling's Autumn Cocktail Drinks

Refreshing Blends with a Kick Article by the 477 Distilling team, introduction by Shen Wu Tan | Photography by Edgar Morales Photography, Monica Jean Photography Tucked along E. 5th St. of downtown Loveland sits 477 Distilling – a new tasting room that makes you feel like you’re inside of a rustic barrel room. With a menu filled to the brim with carefully crafted cocktails and scrumptious gourmet waffle entrées, 477 Distilling lives up to its mission of bringing people together.  “We love...