Traveling with kids doesn’t need to be a crying game. Like most things in life, being a good traveler takes training and time. It’s never too early...
December 2019
New Year, New Look
Tips to change your look & jump start your goals from Hudson salon Two Redheads and a Wolf. If you ever feel down in the dumps, unmotivated or...
Transform Your Wardrobe with the Help of Local Personal Stylist Alexandra Eve
St. Croix Valley stylist Alexandra Eve Howe talks business and fashion for the new year. Alexandra Eve Howe dreamed of being a personal stylist...
Lens on St. Croix Valley: See the ‘Sheer Joy and Happiness’ on These Kids’ Faces
Summer Smiles and Sweet Corn took first place in the People and Families category of the 2018 Lens on St. Croix Valley photo contest. Each month we...
St. Croix Off Broadway Celebrates Sinatra with Christmas Musical
The folks at St. Croix Off Broadway at Hudson House Grand Hotel will serve up cool versions of your favorite Frank Sinatra tunes in a production of...
‘The Special Occasion Destination’: Lake Elmo Inn Wows Diners Year-round
Since 1983, Lake Elmo Inn has created a year-round dining experience that’s unlike others in the Twin Cities. When you see a little child come in,...
Aperitifs and Digestifs: A Beginner’s Guide
Tune up your knowledge on aperitifs and digestifs. An aperitif, according to Webster’s Dictionary, is “an alcoholic drink taken before a meal as an...
Decorate Your Holiday Table with These Worldly Items from Small Things Fair Trade
At Woodbury’s Small Things Fair Trade shop, there are plenty of beautiful handmade items to choose from, each with its own baked-in story. When...
Stillwater Resident’s Fair Trade Store Small Things Makes a Big Impact
Stillwater resident runs a fair-trade shop in Woodbury. An estate planning and retirement attorney by trade, Shannon Enright has always loved...
Brush Up on a Hot Winter Sport at St. Croix Curling Center
If you’ve always wanted to try curling but didn’t know where to begin, St. Croix Valley is home to the St. Croix Curling Center. As interest in...
Local Chiropractors Share Tips for Happy, Healthy Living
We asked the founders of Revival Chiropractic in Stillwater to share some easy ways to de-stress. The founders of Revival Chiropractic in Stillwater...
Smith + Trade Supports and Showcases Local Artisans
Smith + Trade Mercantile connects artisans with art lovers. Local interior designer and columnist for St. Croix Valley Magazine Kelli Kaufer...
Minnesota Native J. Ryan Stradal’s Midwestern Novels are Perfect Cozy Winter Reads
"Kitchens of the Great Midwest" and "The Lager Queen of Minnesota" are set with love and care in the Midwest. I’d like to sincerely thank author J....
Trendy, Offbeat Ideas for Your Next Family Vacation
Vacations are veering off the usual vistas. When it comes to travel, the paths not typically taken can lead to the most interesting and fulfilling...