Event Planning + Services

Styled Stems - Not Just Flowers

If there's a flower in it, we make it meaningful Article by Amanda Busby Codney | Photography by Ryan Seimers There is something really special about connecting with a business where you can feel the heart behind the work before you even step foot inside. This is exactly how it felt before I even interviewed Styled Stems. At the center of it all are Leah and Alex, two friends who met over twenty years ago in a flower shop. What started as shared experience grew into something much deeper...

Life + Culture

Women Moving Forward, Together in Maple Grove

Local organizations helping women connect, lead, and grow through community, service, and meaningful conversation. Article by Amy Gale Maloney | Photography by Provided In Maple Grove, women are building community in ways that matter, through leadership, service, and real conversation. These organizations aren’t about surface-level networking. They create opportunities to grow, give back, and connect with other women who are doing the same — moving forward, together. Lead & Serve Maple...

Travel

Girlfriend Getaways Elevated

Seven escapes designed for connection, indulgence, and unforgettable shared moments Article by Amy Gale Maloney | Photography by Provided Some of the best memories are made when we step away from our routines and into time together. These girlfriend getaways are thoughtfully curated to inspire connection, shared experiences, and the kind of moments that remind us how good life can feel when we’re fully present with the people who matter most. Sip, Savor, Slow Down Long lunches, bold reds...

Style + Beauty

Where Confidence Begins

Following a passion into a trusted, patient-centered aesthetics practice Article by Annie Doran | Photography by Chelsie Lopez & Ashton Skylar A Calling Takes Shape Some career paths are carefully mapped out. Others keep tugging at your heart until, sooner or later, you admit where you are meant to be. For Kristina Thissen, that pull became clear during her plastic surgery rotation in PA school. Out of 13 rotations, it was the one she didn’t want to end. What drew her in wasn’t just the...

Wellness

Care Through Authenticity

Maple Grove Therapy & Wellness creates a safe, human space for healing, growth, and understanding. Article by Annie Doran | Photography by Ryan Siemers Photography A Place to Show Up as You Are Most of us spend a lot of time trying to seem fine. We smooth things over. We keep moving. We say “busy” when we mean overwhelmed, and “tired” when the truth is harder to name. So when you find a place that feels calm, welcoming, and safe, it gets your attention. That is exactly the kind of feeling...

Wellness

The Gift of Wellness

Prioritizing yourself isn’t indulgent, it’s essential, and Spavia makes it easier than ever. Article by Jennifer Fortner | Photography by Ryan Siemers Photography I’ve been receiving gifts on Mother’s Day for the past twenty-four years. I’ve gotten darling handmade cards from my children. Coupons for chores that somehow never get redeemed. Scarves. Potted plants. Candles. So many bad candles. But this year I found THE gift. My family needs to do no laborious research.  Actually,  I’ve found a...

Wellness

Investing in Yourself

The Key to Intentional Growth Article by Erik Haugen | Photography by Provided When was the last time you invested in yourself? It seems like a simple question but 2 1/2 years ago I sat with it staring in my face. As I approached my 9-year anniversary at work, coming off leading one of the largest product launches in company history, I was suddenly faced with a restructure that resulted in being laid off. For nine years I had been a top performer, the problem solver, the one who simplified...

Event Planning + Services

Covey's momboss 5k Race

An empowering 5k in Plymouth uniting women of every season to move with purpose, build friendships, and champion female entrepreneurship. Article by Annie Doran | Photography by Provided On May 3, women from across the Twin Cities will gather in Plymouth for something far bigger than a typical race. The Covey Events momboss 5k is equal parts movement, marketplace, coffee, mimosas, music, and meaningful connection, designed to celebrate women in every season of life. The event began with a...

Entertainment

Loon’s Lair Takes Flight

Entrepreneurs compete for investment and visibility Article by Annie Doran | Photography by Harry Vue Media If you have ever watched Shark Tank, you know the electricity in the room. Entrepreneurs step forward with bold ideas. Investors listen carefully. Big decisions unfold in real time. This spring, Maple Grove will host its own high energy version of that experience. It is called Loon’s Lair. Loon’s Lair is Minnesota’s premier entrepreneur pitch competition, presented by the India Chamber...

Life + Culture

Investing in Maple Grove

The Power of Time, Talent, and Treasure Article by Amy Gale Maloney | Photography by Provided In Maple Grove, investment doesn’t always start with a check. More often, it begins with something simpler — showing up for your neighbors. Across the city, neighbors are giving their time, talents, and financial support to strengthen the community fabric. From gardens and classrooms to citywide celebrations, these everyday investments create the ripple effect that keeps Maple Grove connected and...