There was a time when I wanted to put a sign by the front door that said, “This home is NOT a reflection of who I am!” This was before HGTV. This was before I discovered what a little paint and a few accessories can do to transform things into…
Recipe: French Onion Soup, Instant Pot Style
from the kitchen of Jacqueline Hutchinson, Ontario, Canada Cuddle up with a cup of this French Onion Soup, perfect for cold winter nights! Remember to save yourself some fresh baguettes or rolls for sopping up all the goodness, and enjoy the rest of the bottle of wine as well.…
What is Your Biggest Resolution for 2019?
Are you finally going to lose that extra weight? Will you get an exercise routine set up and going? Will you train for that 5k you’ve had your eye on? Do you finally want to learn how to eat healthy and do meal planning? Do you hope to take a…
Everyday Extraordinary: Sarah Bliss Rasul
How old were you when you realized what you wanted to do with your life? For Springfieldian Sarah Bliss Rasul, she knew in kindergarten that putting pen to paper was her calling. Sarah is now an artist with collectors internationally. A Kickapoo graduate, Sarah began at Drury. She soon found…
ATMS Does Much More Than Taxes
ATMS Accounting Tax Management Services does much more than taxes With over 25 years of service at ATMS, our experienced, friendly and helpful staff and three locations in Springfield, Marshfield and El Dorado Springs provide fast, helpful service and convenience to our clients In addition to individual and corporate tax…
Become a Vision Queen in 2019
Regardless what you choose as a catchy New Year’s mantra, if you want to achieve a goal of any kind, you need a compelling reason. Begin with a strong visual or feeling that stirs something inside of you. For instance, a friend watching television one evening saw beautiful scenes of…
Everyday Extraordinary: Michelle Rador
A single mother, Michelle Rador beat the odds when she graduated from Niangua high school with a young child at home. She continued to beat the odds when she got her nursing degree as the mother of four young children, but these challenges, though extraordinary, aren’t what set her apart from…
Creating a Stress-Free Holiday
The holidays are coming! It’s a time of year known for being busy and stressful. You likely have several invitations to gatherings, a list of people to send holiday cards to, and the daunting task of braving the crowds to find gifts for your loved ones. All of this, on…
What the Podcast?!
If you’re just learning of podcasts or are unclear on what they are, read on! Podcasts are sound files, usually recorded weekly or biweekly. Many people who develop podcasts set them up like a radio talk show with different episodes focused on topics or featuring special guests. Churches are even…
Find Potential Inside Your Closet
In a closet overflowing with clothes, I had nothing to wear until Kandice Alexander unleashed its potential and showed me options that I didn’t know existed. Now this Metro Woman has a new fashion best friend — Kandice Alexander, owner of 5 Elements Esthetics and Makeup Studio and Alexander Personal…