Entrepreneur helps other women build a business they love Look at Sheridan Cotrell’s calendar and it’s easy to see why keeping up with this native eastern Montanan is anything but simple. She’s a wife, a mother of five, a speech pathologist, a business analyst, a health coach and an entrepreneur. She’s also the founder and…
This colorful DIY adds a splash of color to your garden With a little more sunshine and the temperatures starting to rise, green thumbs both near and far are itching to get their hands in the dirt and get growing. Aside from the physical planting, there are fun ways to not only keep track of…
Billings MS support group offers compassion, camaraderie & connection Everyone has his or her own diagnosis story. For Pam Hofferber, it started with an eye exam. Her optometrist noticed an unusual spot at the back of her eye and recommended she see a neurologist immediately. Within the week, Pam underwent an MRI and was diagnosed…
It might be time to break up with your Smartphone How often do you pick up your phone and unlock it for one reason or another? The answer might surprise you. Apple, the maker of the iPhone, conducted a study recently that shed some light on just how attached we are to our phones. It…
Creating a staycation in your own backyard Gone are the days when patio living meant adding a few plants and a few plastic lounge chairs to a small concrete slab off the back of a home. Today, people are choosing to invest in their outdoor spaces, creating a little peace and tranquility in the process….
Nearly 500 local veterans honored in roadside display in Roberts There’s something to behold in little Roberts, Montana. Twice a year, around Memorial Day and Veterans Day, hundreds of white crosses line the highway. American flags wave above the names of deceased local veterans printed on each marker, a solemn tribute to those who gave…
Giving parents peace of mind & keeping kids safe one tag and bag at a time Inspiration is a spark that’s not easily extinguished. Lisa Cords, founder and CEO of Medikids, found her spark in the middle of a snowstorm on Interstate 25. Ten years later, her inspiration is still aflame. Lisa remembers the day…
Three Sisters & The Kombucha Bar Sisters Katie, AshIey and Allison Klaus believe in healthy living. They talk the talk and walk the walk every day while serving delicious vegan fare and kombucha at their downtown restaurant. The Grotto Kombucha Taproom and Eatery, located on Montana Avenue, is, according to the trio, the “first and…
Wife of injured Billings police officer takes fight for injured officers to our nation’s capital The silvery scars that run up and down Ladd Paulson’s legs serve as a faint reminder of the not one but two near-fatal motorcycle crashes he suffered while on the job as a Billings police officer. The first happened in…
When food becomes the life of the party Foodertainment. It’s a clever way to teach and feed guests. It’s a chance to try new flavors and having a hand in creating it all together. Stella Fong, Yellowstone Valley Woman contributor, cookbook author, and host of the monthly “Flavors Under the Big Sky” on Yellowstone Public…
Sisterhood formed with women-only dirt bike Club If you picture the dirt flying off-road, accompanied by the unique sound of a dirt bike revving its engine on the way to tackling the next challenging hill, you might not think the rider under that blacked-out helmet is a woman. Bobbi Jo Massic, a veterinarian by…
What 60 years of friendship taught these women (and can teach you too) Experts say that if you have a friendship that’s lasted longer than seven years, there is a good chance it will last a lifetime. Forever friends are a rare gem. They are few and far between. They are priceless when they last….
On the day my mom turned 59, about 1,200 Southwest Airlines employees sent her cards, wishes, flowers and gifts. The one and only Herb Kelleher, Southwest Airlines’ C.E.O., called her, and his lovely assistant, Carolyn, sent Mom a one-of-a-kind glass heart that still hangs in Mom’s window, almost 20 years later. This is not…
The Heart Gallery’s 10-year-old Kenzie If you sit down with 10-year-old Kenzie, it doesn’t take long for her personality to shine. “If someone has a pencil, I’ll just start drawing,” she says as she flips open an empty page on her favorite sketch book. “I like drawing. I like drawing cats that are people.” After…
Slip them on, support a cause When it comes to fashion, buying from brands that align with our values is a trend that’s been simmering for more than a few years. Today, in addition to some tried-and-true favorite brands that publicly support great causes, there are some smaller players hoping to make a philanthropic splash….
Human trafficking survivor has Her Refuge to thank for her life Tucked inside a booth at midtown coffee shop, 54-year-old Marie* tugs nervously at her sleeves and shifts a bit in her seat. Her eyes scan the room as she starts to recall a painful snippet of time that she’s tried for more than 40…
Terrance Edwards, sentenced to 30 years for sex trafficking What started as an apparently innocent connection on Facebook led one woman into almost two years’ bondage in a statewide sex trafficking ring. Ultimately, her bravery led to the arrest and conviction of Terrance Edwards, 36, a pimp with connections to Missoula and Billings. In their…
Couple sells everything to shelter victims of human trafficking Above the rustic fireplace in the home of Sammy and Britney Higgs, the words on a hand-painted wooden sign pretty much sum up their work these days. It reads, “Perfect love drives out fear.” They have had to drive out their share of fear over the…
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