Ask the Johns: Vol. 8 No. 12
The kids are getting to the point where they’re too old to believe in Santa. How do I broach the subject lightly without breaking their hearts?
JR: I...
Scalloped Felt Mini Tree
Materials:
Felt
Styrofoam cone
Glue Gun
Scissors
Ruler
Instructions:
Cut out 4 inches x 2 inches of felt.
Fold the felt and cut out a circle.
Continue step one and two until you have enough...
Making Merry: Four Reasons to Shop Local
“Shop local” is more than just a mantra. It’s a commitment to our families and our neighbors and our communities. It’s a statement that we would rather...
Don’t Forget the Bow!
Impress this holiday season by mastering these simple, sophisticated bows.
The Bow Next Door
Cut a large strip of ribbon, big enough to wrap around the present three times....
A Gift You Won’t Find Under the Tree
“Yes, Mommy! Can we? Can we? That’s what I want for Christmas!”
It’s here. You can feel it, smell it in the air. The Christmas gift buying and...
Calorie-Conscious Cocktails
Save your splurge for the cheese platter.
Our drinks don’t have to contribute to the dreaded holiday weight gain.
1 oz. 80 Proof Liquor (vodka, rum, whiskey, gin,...
A Sonic Summit
Sidney Bazemore believes we’re all born with music. He also hates to be pigeonholed. This might explain the structure of Man on a Mountain Productions. The company,...
The Mandibles
The United States counters by defaulting on its loans and printing money to cover its bills.
It’s 2029, and it’s been five years since multiple nations carried out...
Taste of Sarcasm: The Sled Haus
“In nineteenth-century Russia, sauerkraut was valued more than caviar.” — Mark Kurlansky
The Sled Haus has been on my radar for several months, and I finally got there...
Meditating In The Madness
Set Limits
Just because you’ve been invited to 15+ Ugly Sweater/Holiday/Secret Santa parties doesn’t mean you have to attend every one. Limit your and your family’s activities to...
At Home: Robb & Mary Schlimgen
The moment Sioux Falls natives Robb and Mary Schlimgen laid eyes on the 1930s Cape Cod in the iconic McKennan Park neighborhood, they knew it was the...
Dempsey’s Brewery Restaurant & Pub
Since its founding in 1999, Dempsey’s has become a Watertown institution. This family business is famous for its pizza and European-inspired menu. This month, owner Sean Dempsey,...
