I can easily recall the first houseplant I ever purchased. I was strolling the endless aisles at IKEA when I came across the plant section, filled...
April 2021
An Ode to Poetry
April marks National Poetry Month. Poetry has always been my favorite genre because of its ability to take memoir and literature and shake them...
Collar or Harness?
There are many options for handling your pup. There is a lot of medical evidence today showing damage to a dog’s neck from a collar—which is...
Protect Our Planet
Woodbury celebrates the 51st official Earth Day. Every year on April 22, Earth Day is celebrated around the world. The day is dedicated to...
Autism Awareness
The philosophy at the Minnesota Autism Center is one size does not fit all. For parents raising a child with autism, it may at times feel...
Garden Goodies
This year marks the fourth in a row I’ve planted a vegetable garden of any considerable size. With a mere 150 square feet, I only grow what I know...
A New Opportunity
This east metro basketball program gives young athletes a chance to grow as players and individuals. One new basketball league, Opportunity...
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)...
Thank You, Teachers
Photo winner from Focus on Woodbury. “The teachers deserve the awards for all that they do, especially during these times,” says Stephanie Lundell,...
Compost 101
Reduce your carbon footprint and better your garden. When I first began composting, I grabbed an ordinary trash can and composting bags from my...
Fresh India Food Store
Serving healthy and authentic goods at Woodbury's newest Indian full-service grocery store. “One of the characteristics of the South Asian community...
How to Exercise Safely
Practice these five tips for a safe workout. Your wellness level depends on consistently getting in a basic workout. But how you approach your...
Green Living
Amaris Custom Homes receives recognition for innovative and ecofriendly new builds. Leader in the affordable energy home industry, Amaris Custom...
Go Play Outside
Experts offer tips to keep pets safe at home and at the park. With many Minnesotans sticking closer to home during the pandemic, folks have been...
