Archives: January 2021

Crush the Cold

Outdoor activities to beat the winter blues  Many people anticipate spending less time outside in the dead of winter, but with the COVID-19 pandemic limiting indoor activities, it might be time to rethink that approach. Getting outside, even during the winter, is crucial for our physical and mental health especially this year. “During this dynamic READ MORE

Love in the Time of COVID-19 

Posted on Jan. 31, 2021 by Grace Olson

Creative wedding trends prove that love will prevail despite the pandemic  From large and energetic to intimate and reserved, wedding festivities have been occurring since ancient times, each new season bringing a unique twist to tie it to its place in history. The long-vanished custom of a bride and her bridesmaids wearing identical dresses to READ MORE

Meet the Chefs

Get to know five area chefs as they offer a glimpse into back-of-the-house life Photography by Kacie Mischler Bass Mike Buckarma  Chef & Owner, Becket’s in Oshkosh Chef Mike Buckarma’s career has been in the kitchen from day one. He got his first restaurant job at age 16 and never looked back.  “I needed a READ MORE

On the Move

Low home inventory and high demand are expected to persist in 2021 real estate market  Baking bread, mastering TikTok dances and adopting pets have all been popular pandemic pastimes, but home buying may be one of the most popular yet. With mortgage rates at historic lows, and home values at record highs, many buyers are READ MORE