April 2019

It’s not too early to get those punch lists going. What are your must dos for the season?  And don’t forget to keep your pets up to snuff and looking sharp!

Santa Claus’ favorite four-legged animal friends (and some cute kids, too!) attended an event to benefit Good Karma Animal Rescue of Minnesota, an organization that works with a

 
jelly beans, jelly beans facts, history of jelly beans, easter, easter candy

How much do you know about this Easter basket staple?

 
Mint Tea Pesto, Loose Leaf Rules, Maple Grove

The ever-useful tea plant sets these recipes apart.

 
tea, types of tea, Daily Dose, black tea, green tea, oolong tea, white tea, herbal tea

There are four basic types of teas (a species of evergreen), which are cultivated for that morning cup o’ tea or crumpet accompaniment.

 
Daily Dose, tea, Maple Grove tea shops

The owner of local tea and coffeehouse Daily Dose spills the tea on how to find your favorite brew.

 
Julia Humphrey, star of Children's Theatre Company's Matilda The Musical

Beginning this month, don’t miss a chance to see Julia Humphrey, a Maple Grove native, debut with the Children’s Theatre Company’s production of "Matilda the Musical."

 
Nature photograph, flowers, tulips, raindrops, photography, Focus on Maple Grove

Sarah DeRosier’s After Rain Bud placed third in our Nature and Wildlife category for the annual Focus on Maple Grove photo contest.

 
Erika James, Tattered Timber, woodworking, female woodworkers, artisan gifts

Woodworker Erika Jarnes builds handmade home décor, such as tables, serving trays and signs, out of reclaimed or recycled wood through her business, Tattered Timber.

 
Abby Jimenez, Nadia Cakes, the Friend Zone, romance novels, book recommnedations

Nadia Cakes owner and Food Network champ Abby Jimenez not only enjoys writing about romance; she loves to read about it, too.

 
Abby Jimenez, Nadia Cakes, The Friend Zone, infertility, romance novel

The debut novel from the Food Network champ is a "witty story about friendship and loss and accepting yourself as you are."

 
Wood paneling, shiplap, home design, LDK Interiors, Designs by D

If paneling from the ‘60s and ‘70s sounds dated and out of touch with today’s interior design trends, it shouldn’t be—at least not exactly.

 
planting trees, apple trees, fruit trees, growing fruit, how to grow fruit trees

With advice from Fair’s Floral and Nursery and the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, even the most novice gardeners can take a shot at growing their own fruit-bearing trees/bushes.

 
 Bubbly Paws Dog Wash, dog grooming, dog cleaning, muddy paws

The folks at Bubbly Paws Dog Wash clean everything from muddy paws to matted coats.

 
Heritage Christian Academy, Mandarin Chinese, language learning, second language

At Heritage Christian Academy, students as young as 3 years old are taught Mandarin as part of their class schedule.

 
Ranunculus, Minnesota flowers, spring gardening, spring flowers, annuals

When you think about spring, most people think of the pansy, but have you ever considered the ranunculus?

 
Joanna Gaines, Fixer Upper, HGTV, Joanna Gaines book, remodeling, bathroom remodel, Home Body: A Guide to Creating Spaces You Never Want to Leave

Joanna Gaines, star of HGTV's Fixer Upper, offers practical hands-on decorating advice in her first book, Home Body: A Guide to Creating Spaces You Never Want to Leave.

 
recycled art, the green show, green art, maple grove arts center

Visit the Maple Grove Arts Center for The Green Show, a recycled art show.

 
Prom, prom shopping, prom accessories, prom dresses, prom tuxedo, prom tux

Maple Grove is truly a one-stop shop when it comes to prom dresses, tuxes and more.

 
blackberry drinks, blackberry cocktail, white rum, white rum drinks, white rum cocktails

Shower April with Drake’s organic blackberry blast.