Health + Wellness

Nature's Reset

A one-day transformation inspired by the cycles of nature Article by Donna King, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Nature reminds us of the power of resetting. Trees shed their leaves, rivers carve their banks, and seasons shift to make way for new growth. These cycles of renewal aren’t just limited to the outdoors—they offer a framework for our lives. Whether it’s organizing a closet or a mounting to-do list, the process of simplifying, letting go and resetting is refreshing. This simple...

Home + Design

Happy, Healthy Home

Prepping your house for health and a potential sale Article by Rob Bell Home environments shape our thoughts, feelings, and actions. Selling a house involves creating a healthy, inviting atmosphere that puts buyers at ease. These tips will help you market your listings as happy, healthy homes. No Clutter Clutter-free spaces are essential for healthy homes. Prioritize decluttering and tidying every room. Consider renting a storage unit for most of your belongings. If that’s not an option, box...

Health + Wellness

A Lifestyle for Longevity

Reinventing life and business with holistic wellness Article by Tina Lesniak | Photography by Provided At 40, Nancy Bogart faced a pivotal moment in her life. A mother and entrepreneur, she found herself at a crossroads—her health and lifestyle needed a change. Motivated by her own struggles, and with her husband Ron who was also ready to make changes, Nancy decided to transform her life. Today, she stands as a testament to resilience and reinvention. “When we hit 40, he and I decided to make...

Fitness

Life Transformation Inspires Others

Fitness, nutrition, and empowerment combine Article by Tina Lesniak | Photography by Tiffany Enowski Not everyone grows up an athlete or health enthusiast. Some people discover their potential later in life. This is the story of a person whose passion for fitness and nutrition was born from personal transformation. Today, Cassie Dimmick leads a thriving health and wellness community, empowering others to live their best lives. “I am passionate about fitness and healthy eating for all people...

Finance + Legal Services

Celebrating Generations of Compassionate Banking

State Bank's Year Round Spirit Article by Patti Zielinski | Photography by Leigh Love At State Bank of Southwest Missouri, employees and customers are more than just names on an account. One of the most heartwarming scenes in the 1946 Christmas classic It’s a Wonderful Life is when George Bailey, the small-town banker, offers care and compassion to his customers in Bedford Falls. George sees his customers not as numbers on a spreadsheet but as people with hopes, dreams, and sometimes...

Life + Culture

Give Back Through Convoy’s Gift Catalog

Every item donated supports people in need through Convoy of Hope’s programs. Photography by Provided By donating through the Gift Catalog, you’ll provide more than a gift to people in need … you’ll provide hope. Every item and bundle featured represents the work Convoy is doing around the world to help vulnerable people.  Browse all items at convoy.org/CL    (417) 851-4466   Disaster Relief Items Food & Water for a Family – $50 After a disaster strikes, basic necessities become...

Beauty

Divine Interventions

Approaching 30 years in business April Wilkie is grateful for the help she has received over the years and the power of trusting her instincts Article by Patti Zielinski | Photography by Tiffany Enowski In 2016, April Wilkie came to a crossroads. She loved Healing Hands, Massage Therapy and Skin Care, the business she founded in Springfield in 1996, but she was becoming overwhelmed. She felt her home-work life uncomfortably shifting. “I was stressed all the time. My family was tired of me...

Auto + Marine

A Rare Legacy: Thompson's Century

Commitment to Family, Community, and Leadership in the Automotive Industry Article by Hunter Jazz | Photography by Mountain Pine Studios Ever since he was old enough to walk, Miles Thompson of Thompson Sales has been immersed in the family business. From playing around the old dealership on 727 Saint Louis Street to working at their current location on Independence, the connection has been lifelong. "My first job started when I was around 15," he recalls. "I was cleaning new cars for customers...

Food + Beverage

A Taste of Tradition, Reimagined

Bistro 160 Shines in Nixa Article by Hunter Jazz | Photography by Tiffany Enowski, Springfield City Lifestyle In the late 1980s, nestled in Ft. Smith, Arkansas, a humble kitchen was born from the rich heritage of the Hernandez family. Under the name La Mexican Kitchen, Martin Hernandez and his sister Lucy set out to bring the authentic flavors of their homeland, San Miguel de Allende in Guanajuato, Mexico, to the plates of their new community. Growing up in a family of 15 siblings, Martin and...

Wellness

Cultivating Wellness: Imaging, Family, and Community

How Amanda and Logan Lackey Combine Their Passion for Community Care, Family Life, and Cuisine Article by Patti Zielinski | Photography by Springfield City Lifestyle and provided For Amanda and Logan Lackey, the romantic spark struck while they were study partners at medical school. “It’s safe to say that we fell in love over Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology and Gray’s Anatomy ,” Amanda says.  Consider it destiny. They both felt a calling to serve others through medicine...