June 2021

This June, we welcome back weekends at the cabin, sunshine-filled skies and the warmth of summer. As John Mayer said, “Cause a little bit of summer is what the whole year is about.”

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Puppy Love!

Since spring 2020, animal shelters have seen an influx in adoptions. Families across America were getting new furry family members, many being puppies.

 
The O’Reilly family at Tamarack Tap Room

Burgers, bourbon and beer—three ingredients that can make any Father’s Day complete.

 
Woodbury for Justice and Equality

Juneteenth—celebrated June 19—marks the day slavery was abolished in U.S., yet racial inequality has persisted in the place of segregation. Juneteenth is a day to celebrate and acknowledge the vibrance of Black history in American culture.

 
incorporate green vegetables into your diet

Getting your vegetables in your everyday diet can be tough, especially if you are constantly on-the-go. Regardless of what diet you follow, it is important to incorporate as many green vegetables as you can to support your overall health.

 
Glamping in the backyard

Backyard camping is a timeless experience, but it is also a lengthy process. Hours of time are spent setting up the tent, blowing up the air mattress and gathering all the pillows and sleeping bags for just one night under the stars.

 
Tracy Brown, owner of Lynette Tracy Fashion Boutique

Tracy Brown says she has always had a passion for clothing, customer service and retail.

 
The Glen at Valley Creek provides Woodbury seniors with affordable housing

Providing comfortable housing for seniors in the Woodbury community, The Glen at Valley Creek is a development that many are happy to call home.

 
Low-maintenance landscaping

Cabin owners know the drill. Head up (or over) to the lake in springtime for opening, plant the garden beds and flower boxes, return home and hope for the best.

 
Alissa Bert and Cindy Lang

Alissa Bert and Cindy Lang came from two disparate professional backgrounds, but their shared entrepreneurial spirit and love for pups have led them to open Dogtopia, a doggie daycare and boarding service, in Maplewood.

 

The COVID-19 virus activated our stress responses and sent our nervous system into overdrive, then we had to carry all the other events that followed. The pandemic and social isolation has disrupted our mind-body connection.

 
working out in a gym

Joining a gym is great for your health and we are all aware that we should try to be a bit more active as we age. Not only does a gym membership make it easier and more enjoyable to exercise, but, if you need more motivation, you waill also find it at the gym.

 
dog treat puzzle

It may sound odd to say we need to learn how to play with our dog. If you adopted your dog as a puppy, you may have developed play times together. If you have adopted a shelter or rescue dog, you may have a dog who has not seen toys or chews before.

 
The Most Fun We Ever Had

Family is complicated, especially when old secrets come to light in The Most Fun We Ever Had.

 
Kid helping cook in the kitchen.

Start teaching your kids to cook early and slow with safe, confidence-boosting challenges before progressing to more complicated or hazardous undertakings.