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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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Season schedule: Upcoming events poised to boost holiday spirits in tri-states

Upcoming events throughout the tri-state will lift holiday spirits and put attendees in the mood for the season ahead. Here is a sampling of local events featuring Santa, ballet dancers, Christmas trees, holiday treats, carols and more. Reflections in the Park Times/dates: 5-10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28-Sunday, Jan. 5. Site: Louis Murphy Park, Dubuque. Cost: […]

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Coming full circle: Iowa’s Maddie Poppe reflects on home, music career ahead of Her Night Out

if you go if you go Event: Her Night Out, featuring Maddie Poppe, presented by Her magazine — a product of TH Media. Time/date: 4-9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21. Site: Five Flags Center, 405 Main St. Cost: $50 for general admission or $550 for a girlfriend table. In more ways than one, Maddie Poppe has […]

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Woman of the Year: Pam Jochum

Try the recipes Try the recipes To sample a few of Paige Putnam’s favorite recipes, see page 18. Pam Jochum didn’t initially feel called to politics. “It was a journey that started when I was maybe about 20 years old,” she said. “It wasn’t until Tom Jochum and I started going to caucus. The next […]

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Reflection: Overcoming imposter syndrome

A new month, new energy, new business. As we highlight women in business this month and salute those women who strive for success, I must salute myself as well. I love to share my life with those who continue to follow my work along this path I’ve found myself on. In September, just five months […]

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Woman of Innovation: Dawn Lueken

Try the recipes Try the recipes To sample a few of Paige Putnam’s favorite recipes, see page 18. Dawn Lueken had always been a voracious reader. “I still am to this day,” said the 49-year-old. “Nobody loves books more than I do. I just want to get my hands on everything.” So, it came as […]

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Lacking in self-discipline?

July 5, 2019Health & Wellness

Americans are known to overeat, abuse credit cards, marinate for hours on social media and break New Year’s resolutions before the end of January. Self-discipline doesn’t seem to be a strength. And achieving it — and the success that can come with it — might never have been harder than it is in this instant-gratification...

When bacon and eggs alone simply won’t do: Brunch in the tri-states

June 7, 2019Food

When it comes to where to go for a decadent French toast bar, a made-to-order omelet station and a bottomless mimosa, brunch options have become plentiful. From tried and true tri-state establishments such as The Bridge Restaurant & Lounge and Timmerman’s Supper Club to fusion fare from newcomers to the fine dining arena such as...

Packing light for the summer

June 7, 2019Travel

When it comes to summertime, vacations and weekend excursions often are in the picture. Whether you are spending a weekend in Chicago, a month backpacking around Europe or relaxing on a two-week Caribbean cruise, packing your suitcase for the trip can be the biggest headache of all. There are many logistics to think about when...

Her Hacks: At-home spa days

June 7, 2019Hacks

What is one to do when the spa beckons but the bank account or calendar is scowling in disapproval whenever you think about it? In such cases, an at-home spa day is the ticket, and the Her Hacks team has a carnival fairway of hacks, tips and tricks to get the most out of the...

Hummus: A family tradition

June 7, 2019Food

I’ve always understood (and indulged) the allure of travel. Some of my earliest memories are of traveling to foreign lands. (Thanks Mom and Dad, for your bravery and stamina in traveling overseas with a 3-year-old.) Most of the time those on those trips, we were headed to my father’s birthplace — Haifa, Israel — where...

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