Cathy Breitbach always has found ease tapping into her creative side — whether that has been on a theatrical stage or in finding an eye for pulling together an aesthetically pleasing design. “I was a dancer all my life,” said the 72-year-old Dubuque native, with a background in choreography. “But I’m also a dreamer. When...
The tri-state area’s calendar of activities is filling up as temperatures drop. “We do have quite a lot of activity (in December),” said Keith Rahe, president and CEO of Travel Dubuque. “That helps us continue to be a four-season destination.” Rahe said May to November are the strongest months for Dubuque-area tourism, but lighting displays,...
It can be easy to feel overwhelmed by the busyness of the holiday season — from perfecting your home décor to searching for gifts for everyone on your list to creating a delicious holiday menu. To help simplify the holidays, check out these easy tips, so you can spend more time enjoying the most magical...
While the holiday season is full of fun, festivities and meaningful time spent with family and friends, it’s often accompanied by work and school deadlines, tedious to-do lists and shopping stress. Here are a few reasons to step up your self-care routine during this busy period so you can usher in the new year, happily...
Holiday dinners might be all about the turkey, stuffing and pie, but at our house the real magic begins long before the bird hits the table. At any holiday get-together, it’s the appetizers that set the tone, welcoming friends and family with comforting aromas and bold flavors. A mix of textures, temperatures and flavors keep...
The humble butternut squash is my go-to for a true winter soup. The thin-skinned Cucurbita is plush, earthy and just a tad sweet. Delicious cubed and roasted or sautéed, when baked and puréed it becomes an especially versatile base for soup. Season it with curry spices, or the heat of Mexican chiles. Try whisking in...
Holiday season travelers are a key target for scammers, and criminals are looking to cash in on you being distracted. Visa has observed an uptick in 2025 of sophisticated, travel-related scams where well-known travel providers are convincingly impersonated and, according to a McAfee Travel Report, one in five Americans has fallen victim to a travel...
The holiday season is a joyous time to reconnect with family and friends, but it also can throw your wellness routines out of alignment. Doctors advise prioritizing healthy choices now so you can start 2026 feeling your best. “Amid the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it’s easy to lose sight of our well-being, overindulge...
As the calendar flips to a fresh year, the pull to set bold goals is irresistible — more energy, a stronger body, radiant confidence. Yet for women, resolutions often falter not from lack of willpower, but from overlooking the foundational pillars that sustain us: balanced hormones, supportive nutrition and joyful movement. These aren’t add-ons. They’re...
Here’s a warm and comforting vegetable stew made easy with the help of your freezer. Keep the ingredients on hand, and you’ll have a hearty meal ready in minutes with almost no effort. Use the vegetables called for in the recipe or substitute any others you have on hand using the recipe as a blueprint...
