"Pottery is definitely a lifelong challenge." Shawn Kelly signs off from emails with, “Spark smiles and connect.” Why? “Smiles and connection are...
Lifestyle
Before You Play Go Fetch, Tidy Up
While many of us have experienced the upshots of home organization, it can be similarly good for pets, too. Pets bring endless joy, comfort and...
Little Big Things
Snowflakes create a flurry of love and business. The recent pandemic has seeped, invaded, wormed—or use whatever egregious verb you choose—into so...
Art Appreciation
Annual art show returns for another year. Primavera, Plymouth’s annual spring art exhibition, offers the public the opportunity to celebrate fine...
Go Play Outside
Experts offer tips to keep pets safe at home and at the park. With many Minnesotans sticking closer to home during the pandemic, folks have been...
Celebrate Black History Month with Children
Books can be powerful tools in educating and enlightening children about diversity and encouraging conversations at home. PBS.org offers a list of...
Creative Exercises
Flex your DIY muscles with these fun projects. We’re relegated to staying home a lot more these days, so why not put that extra time indoors to good...
Scoop Up a Delicious Cocktail
February 13. A Saturday. Galentine’s Day. Here we have the perfect mix for a weekend brunch celebration (Zoom or otherwise) with your favorite gal...
Plymouth’s Old Fashioned Christmas Gets a New Look
This year, Old Fashioned Christmas will not be as traditional as its name implies. Concluding a year of uncertainty, the Old Fashioned Christmas...
Plymouth Entrepreneurs Take New Approaches to Health and Wellness
Self-Alchemist and E Squared Health have fresh takes on how to reach 2021 wellness goals. There’s something undeniably alluring about a new year....
New Plymouth Yoga Studio Offers ‘Yoga for Everyone’
Studio owner prides her business as being welcoming and inclusive. When yoga comes to mind, some might imagine a yogi balancing in a headstand on...
Peter Geye’s ‘Northernmost’ Blends Stories of Love and Survival
Minnesota native Peter Geye has been called “the poet laureate of snow.” In Northernmost, he lyrically reveals the bleakness and beauty of winter...
Meet the Plymouth-based Organization Helping to Save Pet Parrots
Wendy Stevens is president of parrothelp.com, which launched in 2010 and has been helping these beautiful birds ever since. Wendy Stevens is...
Take a Day Trip to Delano to Visit Apple Jack Orchards
Head to Apple Jack Orchards for a fun-filled, activity-packed day. Are you looking for a family activity in the fresh fall air? A day trip to Delano...
Keep the Lights on While You Read This Sophisticated Ghost Story
"The Sun Down Motel" by Simone St. James is the perfect balance of being spooky and thought-provoking. This time of year, many readers find...
6 Homemade Halloween Treats Sure to Scare and Satisfy
Enjoy homemade Halloween treats for friends and family. As the sun and the moon trade spots in the Halloween sky, many streets and neighborhoods...
How Do Our Nutritional Needs Change As We Age?
An expert explains how nutritional needs alter over time. Nutritional health isn’t a one-stop-shop proposition. While we alter diets for children...
Plymouth Teen Lands Role at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
Thirteen-year-old Plymouth resident Hugo Mullaney plays Winthrop Paroo in "The Music Man". No dream is too big. No challenge is too great and, for...
Plymouth Arts Fair Goes Virtual
For the first time since its inception eight years ago, the Plymouth Arts Fair is going virtual due to—you guessed it—COVID-19. Some say art is in...
Plymouth’s Best Dermatology Practice Offers Skincare Tips for Student Athletes
Dr. Phillip Ecker of Minnesota Dermatology (part of Pinnacle Dermatology) offers tips to help athletes protect their skin. As the largest organ of...
