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A First Date-Feeling at Four Brothers Mead in Festus
“Four Brothers Mead produces a Viking Era Honeywine (Mead) created by four Veterans from Missouri.” They recently hosted their 3rd Annual Pirate Party on July 13th. People

Kettelhut’s Smokehouse in Crystal City, MO
Last night we did not plan to go out to eat. We had the oven preheating with full intentions of dining in; however, after what

The Podcast Pilot with a Purpose-Driven Pair: Scott Seek and Andy Held
The Podcast Pilot with a Purpose-Driven Pair: Scott Seek and Andy Held What an entertaining first interview episode! Through our hilarious conversation, local Festus residents

Share, Connect, and Support
There is power in sharing, connecting and supporting each other to enhance so many aspects of our life. 💪🏼 By sharing and uniting to celebrate our itty-bitty

Marie Stelling, Making Stellar Choices in Our Community
Having choices is an astounding thing. When you have the ability to make a choice, it creates feelings of hope, revitalization, power, creativity, courage, and

Interview with Local Entrepreneur and Music Therapist: Dustin Politte-Bender, Owner of Positive Note Music Therapy
Within the busyness of the holiday season, it can sometimes be difficult to connect. Perhaps music can help? “Music at its core is a way

Certainty and Curiosity – A Calming Combo
Certainty and curiosity are quite a powerful and paradoxical pair of emotions. The older I get, the more I realize how potent the embodiment of

Small Business Spotlight: On Pointe Dancewear LLC
When I was a little girl, I had a colorful jewelry box with an itty-bitty silver crank on the back. When you would wind up

Stress-free Photoshoots And More with Andrea Moore
This is the prime time of year when many are planning fall family photoshoots for holiday cards and gifts. The coordination of all that is

A Grand Place to Gather: The Green Room
My seventh grade daughter, Audrey, recently attended an entertaining teen karaoke night at the newly-opened, The Green Room, on our charming and historic Festus Main

Happy Halloween from 1988!
🎃😁🧡Happy Halloween from 1988! This is 4-year old me, loving my carved pumpkin, rocking my “Dog the Bounty Hunter” mullet next to my older brother,

Tokyo Hibachi in Herculaneum, MO
The weather can affect our moods and energy. On gloomy, rainy days, we may not feel as energetic and creative as we do on sunny,

RE-Post On Our Local Post Offices
I love staying connected by exchanging Christmas cards. There is something charming and exhilarating about this old-fashioned way to stay in touch. Reconnecting in this

Cutting the Net of Nerves with Networking
Regardless if you are new to living in an area (like me), or new to a role, or position, or identity, you likely know that

Why I am a Proud Member of the Jefferson County Growth Association
✨I am proud to be a member of the Jefferson County Growth Association!✨ This organization aligns with my mission and belief that we can ALL