Arts + Culture

Women of Merit

Upstanding Women Making a Positive Impact in our Community Article by Sarah Erickson and Desiree Gustafson | Photography by Dana Martin Creative For our annual ladies' issue, we're highlighting the women in our community who are spearheading positive change. Whether through business savvy, creative inspiration or community influence, here are a few upstanding women who are making a positive impact. 1. Dixie Daly Living your purpose with passion. For Loveland’s Dixie Daly, this is a daily...

April 2024

Food + Beverage

Wild Mushroom Soup

Featured Recipe From Local Loveland Neighborhood Eatery, Taste Local Article by Taste Local Owner Victoria Bittner Wild Mushroom Soup 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp garlic 4 cups roasted wild mushrooms 1/2 cup sweet onion 4 tsp thyme 2 cups white wine 3 cups veggie broth 3 cups cream 4 tsp gluten free thickener with enough water to make a slurry salt and pepper 1. Heat olive oil in stock pot. Add garlic, wild mushroom and onion, salt and pepper. Sauté until onion and garlic are fragrant. 2. Add...

April 2024

Style + Beauty

The Skin Lounge

Redefining Beauty and Well-Being with Amna Rafiq Article by Sarah Erickson | Photography by Fort Collins City Lifestyle What was once a childhood dream is now a reality in the form of The Skin Lounge, a boutique skincare studio in Northern Colorado founded by licensed aesthetician and skincare transformation coach, Amna Rafiq. Not just any skincare studio, The Skin Lounge strives to transform the way guests perceive beauty and overall wellness by going beyond superficial societal standards...

April 2024

Life + Culture

It Truly Takes a Village

The United Way's WomenGive Article by Desiree Gustafson | Photography by WomenGive As our focus this month is centered around women, we have featured several powerhouse females creating change in our community throughout numerous sections of this issue.  As we sat down to learn more about so many local inspirations and their stories, we discovered a common thread and theme weaved into each of them, and those are community and support. So many success stories and achieved dreams include a tribe...

April 2024