Shake up your Thanksgiving feast with comforting and colorful side dishes. Not that we aren’t thankful for the meaty bird, but why is turkey the...
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Hostess Gift Ideas for the Holiday Season
With the season of parties and hosting coming up, I wanted to share a few of my favorite hostess gift ideas with you to bring along. Woodbury has...
A Community Celebration
April 12 marks the beginning of Ramadan. Woodbury community members of Muslim faith have gathered at the Eastern Twin Cities Islamic Center (ETCIC)...
The Year of the Ox
Woodbury celebrates the Chinese New Year in a multitude of ways. Commemorating the Lunar Eclipse, the Chinese New Year is a two-week long...
Making It!
Flex your DIY muscles with these fun projects. We’re hanging out at home a lot more these days, so why not put that extra time to good use! There...
How to Use Greenery in Your Winter Home Décor
Here’s your one stop shop for all winter greenery questions. Winter scenes of magnificent evergreens dusted with snow are a hallmark of the holiday...
How to Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Home
Make New Year’s memories from home this year with these tips. Who says you can’t ring in the new year from the comfort of your own home? Hunker down...
Big Batch Cocktails for the Holiday Season
Big batch cocktails are the season’s best guests. The countdown starts now—time to eat, drink and be merry—with December holidays and New Year’s all...
How Woodbury Community Members Connect During the Holidays
Share traditions, celebrate the holidays and create memories with those around you. The holiday season brings forth a variety of traditional...
Need Help Starting New, Healthy Holiday Traditions?
Let’s dig into a heaping helping of healthy holidays! Ah, the holidays! Merriment, jingle-jingle, ho-ho-ho and a barrel of foods you shouldn’t eat,...
Holiday Recipe: Salted Bourbon Pecan Pie
Our Kowalski's culinary expert shares her oft-requested recipe for a holiday dessert. At holiday time, folks who never otherwise would pick up a...
That’s a Wrap: Green Wrapping Paper Alternatives
It’s easier than you think to come up with green alternatives to traditional giftwrap and boxes. Keeping a lid on refuse over the holidays takes...
How to Fondue: Delicious Recipes and Helpful Tips for a Fun Night In
A couple of local food experts share their favorite fondue recipes and tips. Spending an evening gathered around a bubbling fondue pot of melted...
Lake Elmo Christmas Tree Farm is Still a Family Affair After 65 Years
The Kruegers work year-round to ensure their Lake Elmo Christmas tree farm Though the Krueger’s Christmas Trees farm is on its second location, the...
The History of St. Patrick’s Day—and How to Celebrate at Home
How St. Patrick’s Day came to the U.S.— and how you can find Irish goods in Woodbury to celebrate this month. Most Americans are familiar with St....
Local Food and Nutrition Experts Serve Up a Healthy Holiday Menu
Survive the six weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas by creating healthy, alternative dishes. “Why are you making a turkey? Half your guests are...
What Dish Will Your Family Remember You By?
Our Woodbury Senior Living columnist reflects on how traditions help bond us to the ones we love. Overwhelming demands over the holidays can make us...
How to Keep Your Pet Safe During the Holidays
Woodbury expert answers your pet questions. The holidays are here, and it’s important to keep dogs in mind—it can be a dangerous time of year for...
The Perfect Appetizer for Your Holiday Party
FoodE Expert Amy Goetz offers up a smoked salmon and brie appetizer that's perfect for your next gathering. November is a month for...
How to Cure Your Kids’ Cabin Fever in Woodbury
Cure cabin fever with seasonal kids' activities from the Woodbury Parks and Recreation Department. The kids are home for winter break and there’s no...
