How does one take a bath in a farmhouse that has no running water? It is hard to imagine that now, but as a young girl in the early 1950s visiting...
Noteworthy
Celebrate Summer Flavors With a Seasonal Snack
This Best of Woodbury issue is worth celebrating. If you’re in the market for a party this season, you might be looking for a “best of” bite for...
Books for All Ages
Chirping birds, calming winds and warm sunshine are the perfect partners to an afternoon read. I recommend one of these books—titles featured in...
“Atmosphere”
From the author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Malibu Rising and Daisy Jones & The Six comes a new historical fiction novel: Atmosphere....
A Great Egg Bake for Father’s Day
With Father’s Day on June 15, we got to thinking: Mothers aren’t the only ones who deserve a decadent breakfast in bed or a lovely brunch, served at...
Dog Gone Reading at the R.H. Stafford Library.
Learning to read can feel overwhelming, but reading aloud for an audience can feel equally, if not more, daunting. In 2009, Hardwood Creek Library...
Home, Heart and Harmony
June is the season of connection—gathering with family, enjoying time outdoors and appreciating the simple joys of home. For many, that home...
Meet a Natural Communicator
Cindy Shanley was introduced to the Woodbury Community Foundation (WCF) about two years ago. Shanley is in charge of Friends Fest, WCF’s annual...
French 75 With a Twist
Legend has it that the original Soixante-Quinze (French 75) was created during World War I by a Parisian bartender. It included gin, lemon,...
Your Wedding, Our Pages
Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life—filled with romance, the love of family and friends and, of course, all those wonderful,...
“Heart of the Sun”
Best-selling author Mia Sheridan releases her next novel, Heart of the Sun, on May 20. Set in the orange groves of California, childhood friends...
Ways To Personalize Your Garden
Just like writers can suffer from writer’s block, gardeners can suffer from gardener’s block. Feelings of being unsure what to do with a space, what...
Flowers Are a Gift That Keeps Giving
A few years ago, my partner and I were embarking on a trip to Wisconsin to visit his family. In classic road trip fashion, the car was full. It was...
Celebrate Earth Day With a Playful Picture Book
In this children’s book written by Stacy McAnulty, meet Earth—your home planet and home to nearly 8 billion people, plants and animals. When Earth...
Breathe New Life Into Your Home
Spring is the perfect time to shake off the winter blues and give your home a fresh, vibrant update. The best part? You don’t need a complete...
How and When Woodbury Gained Electricity
On June 13, 1918, at a meeting held in a granary, 16 farmers organized a company to bring electricity to Woodbury. They elected officers, and a...
Low-ABV Berry Lemonade Cocktail
This drink is as refreshing as they come. Lemony and tart with complex undertones and a delightful pucker, it goes down swimmingly. It’s perfect for...
Bring Destination Vibes Into Your Home
Travel has a way of transforming us, leaving imprints of culture, color and experience. So why not bring those memories home? Think Mediterranean...
Meet a Community Photographer
A hobby, a passion and a de-stresser—that’s how Woodbury photographer Tom Dunn describes his profession. Dunn graduated from Purdue University with...
I Know Places Travel Explores Getaways for Foodies and More
The world is your oyster. It’s a familiar saying encouraging us to see the beauty all around. And while it isn’t exactly a metaphor for travel—it...
