In the hustle of our daily lives during the holiday season, we often overlook the simple yet profound practice of gratitude. We are constantly...
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“Beneath” Explores Hidden Feelings
“Finn was in a horrible mood. Grandpa wanted to talk about it. Finn did not.” So begins this lovely, poignant picture book, which centers around a...
The Importance of Early Detection
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which makes it a great time to talk about mammograms, the best way to find breast cancer early. Screening...
Don’t be a Garbage Ghoul or Waste Witch
I love Halloween. It’s fang-tastically fun and fosters neighborhood bonding. But this holiday also creates a frightening amount of waste. Here are a...
Finding Your Aura
With the spooky season upon us, I love to lean into the energy of this mysterious and atmospheric time by exploring one of my favorite topics—auras....
Edina Icon Turns 90
It’s the Edina Theatre’s 90th anniversary. After surviving multiple renovations, a tornado, COVID-19 and Barbenheimer, this iconic local landmark...
The Secret to Amazing Tomato Soup
The satisfaction of growing your own produce is second to none. To then be able to cook with those ingredients makes it even more special. By now,...
Embrace the Transition
The back-to-school season can bring many different feelings, including stress and anxiety from parents and kids alike. Add these mindfulness tools...
Moving Heaven and Earth
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store weaves history, extraordinary language, gripping plot and characters that have depth and humanity into a book...
Putting the “Yay” in Chardonnay
There seems to be two types of wine drinkers, ones who only drink chardonnay and those who wouldn’t touch the buttery stuff with a 10-foot oaky...
“Our Pool” Celebrates Community, Family and Keeping Cool
To celebrate the last full month of summer, what could be better than a trip to Our Pool? This bright and joyful picture book by author/illustrator...
Create Genuine Connections When You Travel
As we move forward in the post-COVID-19 world, my travel schedule was the last thing to take off (yes, the pun is intended). After reacquainting...
Host a Garden Party for Your Plants
It’s a great big party and your plants are the guests. How do you meet their needs? On a large scale, basic water, food and nutrients can go a long...
Help Prevent Overuse Injuries in Youth Sports
Here’s a staggering statistic: About half of youth sports injuries are caused by overuse of a specific part of the body. The good news is that by...
An Easy Dish for School Nights
With school nights upon us, we all could use a few easy but crazy-delicious recipes in our back pockets. This recipe is a home run every single...
The Power of Sound Therapy
When people hear I lead sound baths, the first question they usually ask is, “What is that?” At its core, a sound bath is a meditative...
Gardening Hacks for Summer
Gardening can be restorative and therapeutic if you aren’t fighting stressed out plants. Follow these gardening hacks to ensure a better experience...
Gallery 360 Celebrates Local Creativity
Summer in Edina occurs between two renowned events: the Edina Art Fair on 50th and France in June and the Fall into the Arts festival at Centennial...
“The Museum of Failures” Explores Family Secrets
In Thrity Umrigrar’s new release, The Museum of Failures, advertising executive Remy Wadia travels to Mumbai, India, from the United States to adopt...
Nature Brings Fairytale to Life
Who can resist a duckling on a book cover? Not this reader! But this is an unusual duckling indeed. Finding Family: The Duckling Raised by Loons...
