Big Sky Coffee Roasters’ Kelly Cederberg There are at least half a dozen coffee shops on Grand Avenue between downtown Billings and the West End, but there’s only one where you can order a Mikayla. If you do, you’re in for a cinnamon-infused americano at Big Sky Coffee Roasters, a well-kept secret on the 1900…
Toad N Willow shows off Christmas Trends 2018 It takes only a few moments peering through the front window of Toad N Willow’s new location in downtown Billings to entice you into the holiday spirit. Imagine yourself riding in a one-horse open sleigh on your way to the most extravagantly decorated Christmas party ever. Step…
What 8 weeks and new habits mean to 4 Billings women Editor’s Note: In our October/November issue, we introduced you to four women motivated to move toward a healthier life. All four women faced different challenges — hormonal shifts, stress, overworked schedules and a lifetime of unhealthy habits. You can read our first story at…
Trauma survivor finds healing through opportunity Sometimes when you need something, there are no good solutions, so you have to just create what you need. That is where Nicole O’Shea was last year, and that was how her company, Sixth and Baker, was born. Sixth and Baker offers a day planner that’s unlike others on…
Give a little homemade goodness this holiday This holiday, spice up your gift giving with a little love from the kitchen. With all the lovely decorative tins and jars, homemade goodness can wow — not to mention tickle — the taste buds. I love homemade gifts because, with each gift, I feel as though I’m…
The Power of Shopping Small It didn’t start with the love of flowers, bikes, yarn, cameras or vintage goods. For some Billings entrepreneurs, becoming small-business owners started with a desire to provide the community with a satisfying retail experience and a chance to help build a destination culture in the city. While the shop owners…
Salt Dough Ornaments make the perfect Christmas DIY There’s little doubt that homemade Christmases are the best Christmases. When a gift or piece of décor is homemade, it’s made from the heart with a touch of nostalgia tucked inside. Every year, I try to make a homemade decoration for my house or to give to…
Fun-loving kid just wants a forever family Spunky. Loving. Fun. Those are three words used to describe 11-year-old Sarah, a freckle-faced strawberry blonde with smiling eyes who would love nothing more than a stable family life. She’s been in the foster care system for four years and that, social workers say, is just too long….
Quilters unite to share a little love with those in need For some, scraps of fabric are just that — scraps to be discarded. To others, like Linda Owens, Alice Jagiello and roughly 200 of their Big Sky Quilt Association friends, those scraps are filled with potential. They are the building blocks of something beautiful…
How to enjoy the holidays without that dreaded weight gain Bring on the eggnog, the sugar cookies, the full holiday spread. Wait. What? Yes, you heard us right. If you ask our Motivated to Move fitness and nutrition experts, the No. 1 way to enjoy the holidays is to truly enjoy the things you love,…
Artfully Celebrating the Season of Joy “Come into my Moodio Studio,” says Billings artist Carolyn Thayer as she welcomes you into a world of color. That color begins with Carolyn herself, sporting lavender eyeglass frames and a purple-striped tunic, splotched with bright paint. “This place will change your mood and state of mind,” she continues….
Julie Seedhouse’s can-do spirit Pop open the Google calendar on Julie Seedhouse’s phone and you’ll find a down-to-the-minute, color-coded, play-by-play look at her life. There’s the non-profit work, the social events, the Billings Chamber of Commerce board meetings, committee meetings for the Billings Association of Realtors, networking meet-ups, speaking engagements and her cherished family time….
Adding a bit of spice to store-bought goodies What do you do when a crowd is headed to your house and you’ve lost your culinary mojo? Try making something ordinary the base for something creatively fancy. One trip to Costco sparked a whole slew of out-of-the-box inspiration. Spaghetti with marinara spun around a fork, and…
Tradition weaves its way through the holidays here At her family’s farmhouse nestled in a rural setting just west of Billings, Lori Stibal-Kraft decks the halls, the front porch, the living room, kitchen, and even the master suite. From jingling sleigh bells and reindeer to elves and tiny houses, it’s Christmas with the Krafts. Every…
Finding the spirit of Christmas I really cannot be held responsible for the decisions I make, or the words that come out of my mouth during the holidays. I blame candy canes, hot cocoa and the elf that enters my head around Thanksgiving and doesn’t leave until Jan. 2. This little elf, delirious on a…
Deep, dark blossoms sweep fashion trends It’s a trend that’s sweeping both fashion and home décor, crossing all areas of life and delivering a rich punch of glam. It’s the moody floral — blossoms set on rich, dark shades of burgundy, black or navy. This fresh and modern approach has attracted an incredible following across…
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