I believe there’s no better gift than that of a good story—so much so that I’ve adopted the label of bibliophile, bestowed upon me by my colleague,...
December 2025
Giftable Book Picks for the Holiday Season
Open up a world of experiential gifting, learning and living. Make gift giving easier this season by leaning into a specialty theme or carefully...
Designing Spaces That Give Back
The heart of every home is more than walls and furnishings—it’s the connection, memories and traditions built inside. As a designer, I’ve seen how...
Photos With Santa for a Good Cause
Celebrate Christmas with your family pets and benefit the Woodbury Police K9 fund. Pet parents, get your furry family members’ picture taken with...
Music Meets Meaning With the Band Twin Citizen
One local band blends sound, story and recovery. Twin Citizen’s sound might be shaped by the band’s instruments and musical technique, but its...
One for You, One To Gift
This recipe is light and fluffy, filling the kitchen with the dreamy scent of maple syrup. And that buttery Maple-Rum glaze? It forms a golden,...
Tidings, Traditions and Treats With Dorothy Ann Bakery & Cafe
Dorothy Ann Bakery & Cafe honors its heritage with holiday recipes. The scent of sugar, butter and nostalgia drifts through the doors of Dorothy...
Susan Link Shares Her Prevention Story
Susan Link advocates for awareness of two little-known heart health conditions. When Woodbury resident Susan Link turned 60, the milestone birthday...
Spectacular Singers
For years, Aspire Music Academy (aspiremusicacademy.com) has given parents and children the opportunity to perform together on stage during its...
Sweet Smells With Burnt at Both Ends Candle Co.
A candle maker turns a hobby into a thriving business. For as long as she can remember, Heather Joslin has been drawn to crafting. From making candy...
Soggy Christmas Lights
View Christmas through a unique lens. Last Christmas Eve, hobbyist photographer Jane Andersen stopped to photograph a light display. “I took my...
“Santa’s Last Ride”
Woodbury resident James Schmitt had been creating and telling stories to his children, Matthew and Sarah, for years. It wasn’t until his wife asked...
Melissa Wilcox Crafts Living Vessels
An artist’s sculptural pottery reflects nature and humanity. Melissa Wilcox has always felt inspired by nature. “I grew up in the country, so a lot...
