Brandon Mathess discovered a knack for creating scented products over a decade ago when he decided to hand-make candles to give to family and friends. He soon branched out to […]
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Pondering pie: A brief history of filled-crust desserts
The last few years, I’ve made pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving. It was never a staple in our household, until I found a particularly good recipe. This year though, I’ve decided […]
Country Roads makes moving easier
Country Roads Moving, based in Fairmont, is the “sweet spot” between a large, impersonal moving company and a hastily assembled team of friends who accept pizza as a form of […]
A brief history of electric cars
Recently, at a social gathering, my significant other was chatting with a friend about electric cars. He tried to pull me into the conversation, but I was chatting with someone […]
‘Quiz Lady’ is a safe bet for a fun time
This has been a banner year for comedic films starring women and I am here for it. We had “No Hard Feelings,” “Joy Ride” and “Bottoms,” all giving women some […]
Adjusting to Daylight Savings
Daylight Saving Time could be everyone’s favorite time of year because you gain an hour of sleep. Everyone loves that, except the parents out there with little ones who can’t […]
The Cutting Room Boutique celebrates five years of operating
The Cutting Room Boutique celebrated five years in business last month. Situated in the historic Seneca Center, it specializes in timeless women’s fashions that offer comfort, function and versatility. Fast […]
Freezing food keeps bellies full after harvest season
Over the last two months I’ve spent a lot of my spare time putting up food. It brings me joy now and through the colder months and provides locally grown […]
‘Pain Hustlers’ selling an important story in a forgettable way
In the early days of what would come to be known as the opioid crisis, someone close to me was caught up in it. They were legally prescribed by a […]
Start a new tradition by donating old toys
With Halloween officially over and trick-or-treating done, now we move on to our kids asking about Christmas. Anyone else? My little girl has been asking for things for Christmas and […]
