if you go if you go Event: Her Night Out Time/date: 4-9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21. Site: Grand River Center, 500 Bell St., Port of Dubuque. Cost: $50 for general admission or $550 for a girlfriend table. Lisa Lane has a hearty remedy for the hardships that life can dole out: Comedy. “It became something...

As the seasons change, and the weather begins to settle in to crisp and cool autumn days, many return to a feel-good, home-cooked, familiar favorite in which to dunk their spoons: Soup. “The weather is getting cooler, or at least there are glimpses of it,” said Leslie Shalabi, of Convivium Urban Farmstead in Dubuque. “I...

A friend once said there’s no such thing as soup season — it should be enjoyed year-round. As someone who just happily ordered a cup of chicken wild rice soup on a 90-degree day, I agree. But when the air finally does turn crisp, it reignites the desire to cook all cozy. Dutch ovens and...

As the leaves turn and the air chills, the holiday season beckons with its warmth of gatherings, twinkling lights and cherished traditions. For women, this time can be a beautiful tapestry of connection and celebration. Yet, it often comes woven with threads of pressure to indulge without restraint or to restrict in fear of undoing...

Spring might get all the credit for cleaning, but fall deserves a reset, too. As the days get shorter and cooler, we spend more time indoors — and research shows clutter can heighten stress and even impact our ability to focus. That’s why professional organizers Sarah Edelman and Devon Bullock call fall the most underrated...

One of the hardest, most fraught parts of the holidays is that age-old tradition of gift giving. Few things stress in quite the same way as nervously shuffling through a store on Dec. 23 looking for a present that’s not going to look like you bought it nervously on Dec. 23. That’s why Her Hacks...

Holiday season expenses are a given, but with a bit of planning and effort, you can easily include them in your budget. However, amid inflation, you might have concerns about balancing a merry holiday season with good money management. Certified financial planning professionals are sharing their top tips for keeping finances intact throughout the season....