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Wishful Wanderings: Heather Wilkinson finds her calling and a career in travel-planning

Wishful Wanderings Travel Wishful Wanderings Travel Contact: 563-293-4029 info@wishfulwanderingstravel.com Online: wishfulwanderingstravel.com Heather Wilkinson has always had a knack for planning. But it was a trip to Walt Disney World with her family that unexpectedly transformed it into a passion and a career. “Our son was stillborn, so my husband and I were looking for […]

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Something new: Jess Deppe at the helm of Sage + Strands Extension Studio and Beck | The Collective in Dubuque

Beck | The Collective Beck | The Collective Location: 2613 University Ave. Contact: 563-213-8909 Online: beckthecollective.com It’s a weekday morning as Jess Deppe begins readying for the day — flipping on lights, cueing up music, scrolling through her calendar and steadying a swivel chair facing an oversized mirror in her intimate salon. For Deppe, who […]

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A new bloom: Kellie Hancock tends the seeds of Dubuque Flower Company as its new owner

Dubuque Flower Company Dubuque Flower Company Location: 3340 Center Grove Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Closed Saturday-Sunday. Contact: 563-239-9050 Online: dubuqueflowerco.com Kellie Hancock didn’t know much about flowers when she was approached by Katey Grund about purchasing Dubuque Flower Company. But something told her it would be a worthwhile enough venture to learn. “It has […]

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Family affair: Erin Callahan, of Dubuque, embraces raising a big family

Sweat Inspire Sisterhood Sweat Inspire Sisterhood Location: 7477 Thunder Valley Drive, Peosta, Iowa Online: sweatinspiresisterhood.com Erin Callahan always dreamt of having a big family. So today, when the 38-year-old finds herself craftily navigating busy schedules between four kids — Jack, 13; George, 11; Harry, 9; and Kate, 6 — she’s not one to complain. “I’m […]

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Know your body, know the risks: Jillean Harmon shares her journey with heart disease

Sweat Inspire Sisterhood Sweat Inspire Sisterhood Location: 7477 Thunder Valley Drive, Peosta, Iowa Online: sweatinspiresisterhood.com On Aug. 5, 2019, Jillean Harmon was sitting at her desk at John Deere Dubuque Works, where she has worked in material storage and retrieval for more than 20 years, when she suddenly felt light-headed. The next thing she remembers […]

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‘Common unity’: Erika Hermsen creates a space for health and fitness among women in Sweat Inspire Sisterhood

Sweat Inspire Sisterhood Sweat Inspire Sisterhood Location: 7477 Thunder Valley Drive, Peosta, Iowa Online: sweatinspiresisterhood.com There is a kindred bond that manifests when women are in the presence of other women. At least that’s what Erika Hermsen has experienced. “I see it time and time again whenever I’m in a group of other women, or […]

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Discipline: It’s a time to teach

by melissa hydeJanuary 3, 2020Family

Parents today might be a bit conflicted when it comes to the best ways to discipline their children. On one hand, they are urged to be aware of the whole child and to use positive discipline techniques when it comes to molding young minds. On the other hand, however, parents often are criticized for being...

5 reasons kids should play outside more

special for her magazine January 3, 2020Family

Whether it’s dance lessons, computer projects, art class or yoga, kids are busy bees. But experts say that many aren’t spending enough time doing something much simpler and every bit as important as structured programming: Playing outdoors. “Finding time for the kids to play outside can be such a challenge for parents,” says Keri Wilmot,...

HER – It’s all about SOUL

January 3, 2020Business

Ashley Ayala, owner of Soul Revolution — a yoga, cycling and fitness studio in Dubuque — cranks up the heat anytime she steps foot in her yoga studio. She calls herself a “heat junkie” when it comes to her hot yoga practice. But Ayala wasn’t always this way — coaching people through Warrior 3 poses....

Back to basics: Why a financial strategy is so important

January 3, 2020Business

Many of us are familiar with the expression, “Failing to plan is planning to fail.” As an Agent with New York Life, I can assure you that when it comes to financial goals and objectives, this old adage rings true. In fact, it might be more relevant than ever. It isn’t always easy for some...

Her Hacks: New beginnings

January 3, 2020Hacks

January is a time of new beginnings. Named after the Roman deity Janus — a two-faced god who looks into the future and past — it’s the time when we start looking forward to a new year and the chance to start fresh. The most common New Year’s tradition is, of course, the resolution. Lose...

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