An elegant vibe: Robin Vaughn builds a business through home and fashion in Galena, Ill.
An elegant vibe: Robin Vaughn builds a business through home and fashion in Galena, Ill.

Simply Elegant Boutique Simply Elegant Boutique   Location: 130 S. Main St., Galena, Ill. Phone: 815-777-3720 Online: simplyelegantboutique.com Robin Vaughn has developed a reputation for taking risks. “I think sometimes people think I’m a little crazy,” said the 56-year-old, with a laugh. “Like, ‘OK. We’re going to bring in furniture. And now, we’re going to […]

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Fashionista: Erica Brewer curates a space for looks to inspire life
Fashionista: Erica Brewer curates a space for looks to inspire life

Belle Allure Minkz & Boutique Belle Allure Minkz & Boutique Location: 1736 Central Ave. Online: Facebook.com/bellealluremink and Instagram.com/bellealluremink. Erica Brewer has endured heartbreaking loss, and many trials and tribulations to get to where she is today. But the 42-year-old’s philosophy can be summed up in the very words that adorn the walls of her downtown […]

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Motherhood journey: Tessa Anderson, of Dubuque, welcomes parenting with open arms
Motherhood journey: Tessa Anderson, of Dubuque, welcomes parenting with open arms

Tessa Anderson wasn’t sure she wanted to become a mom. “I had always been one of those people who dug her heels in and said, ‘Nope. I’m not having kids,’ especially when I was younger,” said the 30-year-old, of Dubuque. “People would say to me, ‘You’ll probably feel differently about it when you’re older. But […]

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The power of female relationships: She Unites connects Dubuque area women through activities, events
The power of female relationships: She Unites connects Dubuque area women through activities, events

Upcoming events Upcoming events Feb. 19: Recess — Kickboxing, Loras College. March 19: “A Life of Fulfillment,” Jordan Fullan,” The Innovation Lab. March 29: Guided meditation, The Health Spa. April 16: “The Art of Delighting,” Katie Bailey, The Innovation lab. May 10: Pickleball tournament, Veterans Memorial Park. More information: SheUnitesIowa.com When Nat Finley relocated to […]

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An EVolving business: Lindsey Einsweiler and Chelsea Vollmer bring self-care to the forefront with Dubuque spa
An EVolving business: Lindsey Einsweiler and Chelsea Vollmer bring self-care to the forefront with Dubuque spa

EVolve Day Spa EVolve Day Spa Location: 3430 Dodge St., Suite 2. Contact: 563-258-9200 or evolvedayspa@yahoo.com. Online: evolvedayspadbq.com Book online: evolvedayspadbq.as.me/schedule/b2b2def4 Open by appointment only. Closed Sundays. Lindsey Einsweiler and Chelsea Vollmer have a similar philosophy when it comes to new year’s resolutions. “We wish that people wouldn’t wait or see becoming healthier and making […]

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Green girl: Tiffany Vance crafts a business out of handmade decor from locally grown and upcycled treasures
Green girl: Tiffany Vance crafts a business out of handmade decor from locally grown and upcycled treasures

learn more Merry Millwork Market: 4-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, Millwork District. Holiday Magic on Main: 5-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, Platteville, Wis. Contact: Facebook.com/GreenGirlsWreathCo or email greengirlswreathco@gmail.com. On a quaint piece of land just hugging the edge of downtown Platteville, Wis., sits a small yellow workshop, converted from […]

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4 Dubuque difference-makers highlighted during annual ‘Salute to Women’

November 1, 2019
They say that to raise a child, it takes a village. But according to local leaders, the same can be said of empowering women to step up and make a difference in their communities. The theme of “help” was a common thread that ran through Oct. 9’s Salute to Women Awards breakfast at Diamond Jo...

Give the gift of art

November 1, 2019
Your heart starts pounding. You have a sense of impending dread. A wave of nausea takes over and you begin to feel lightheaded. The thought of buying a special gift for a special someone sends you into a tailspin. Put those anxiety-inducing thoughts aside. Art often is thought of as the niche of the rich...

Overflowing Dubuque pregnancy center hoping to expand

October 4, 2019
Amanda Reeves was about as prepared to have a baby boy in late August as any 20-year-old woman could be after immersing herself in the Clarity Clinic Pregnancy Center of Dubuque. She took educational classes ranging from birthing to safe sleep in what is called First Steps. She also was referred to classes offsite for...

Her Hacks: The ‘Spookies’

October 4, 2019
Monday, Sept. 23 — which the calendar assures us is the first day of fall — has come and gone. It’s a magical day that we in the Her Hacks office look forward to every year. First, we all show up for our brutal shifts in the Word Mines at 6 a.m., bedraggled and covered...

What ever happened to the 3-legged stool of retirement?

October 4, 2019
Have you ever heard of the three-legged stool of retirement? If you have, it probably was a while ago. Once considered the ideal retirement model, the three-legged stool has fallen out of favor because one of the legs — defined benefit pensions — is not as stable as it once was, and the future of...
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