Life + Culture

January: A Return to Wholeness

A New Year's resolution to align your whole body towards your health and wellness journey Article by Adriana Karagozian | Photography by Adriana Karagozian, E.T.C. Photography There is a moment every year—usually sometime between the last glittering ornament being boxed away and the first sunrise of the new year—when I exhale in a way I didn’t realize I’d been holding my breath. You may know that feeling too. It's knowing that the season has ended, the kitchen has quieted, and the great...

Life + Culture

Nature’s Cure

Golden Healing with Pineapple, Ginger & Turmeric Article by Loveland + South Lifestyle Team Unlike conventional cough syrups, this pineapple, ginger, and turmeric remedy is completely natural, free from artificial additives, and gentle on the body—providing soothing relief the way nature intended. Pineapple, ginger, and turmeric create a powerful natural remedy that supports the body during coughs and seasonal sickness. Pineapple contains bromelain, an enzyme known to help reduce mucus and...

Beauty

Your Health Goals Don’t Need a January Start Date

The end of the year is usually filled with celebrations, comfort foods, and a lot of “I’ll deal with it in January” thoughts. But when it comes to your health, there’s no rule that says you have to wait for a new year to make a change.If you’ve been hearing about medical weight loss injections and wondering if they might be right for you, here’s a simple, no-pressure breakdown of what you need to know.What Are GLP Medications?GLP's are part of a newer approach to medical weight loss that works...

Life + Culture

Taking the PLUNJ

PLUNJ Loveland offers saunas, cold plunges, rejuvenation, and connection Article by Shen Wu Tan | Photography by Jackie Moody, PLUNJ Imagine stepping into a traditional Finnish sauna, the steam from water thrown onto heated rocks seeping into your skin. You rest in the sauna, set at around 180 degrees, for about 10 to 15 minutes – both your mind and muscles unwinding.  Next, you rinse yourself under the warm water of a bucket shower, gradually cooling yourself off, before taking a cold...

Life + Culture

Making Mental Health Count

Practical, proven steps to set you up for a more peaceful and functional inner life Article by Mike Ensley, Comeback Story Counseling | Photography by Monica Jean Photography In a culture that’s embraced mental health language almost flippantly, there’s hardly a concept that’s become more watered down and misused than “self-care”. Be honest, what really comes to mind? Usually our first thoughts are: indulgence, distraction, escaping duty. No wonder we don’t make time for it; it feels useless...

Local Services

Project ABBA Helps Families Seeking to Adopt and Foster Kids

Fulfilling a mission to place children in loving homes Article by Shen Wu Tan | Photography by Monica Jean Photography Just as they were about to submit their adoption application, Johnstown couple Devin and Adrienne Allison discovered their third child, Rowan, was on the way. Despite this news, the couple still felt called to adopt a child. They had previously experienced miscarriages and complications with the births of their two biological children, Riker and Annie, before deciding to...

Life + Culture

Gift Yourself Some Peace

Take stress off your holiday list with these mindful practices Article by Susan Smedley, Studio Founder/Owner of Resilient Soul Yoga | Photography by Hailey Bergstrom, Desiree Gustafson With the holiday season in full swing, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and exhausted. Though our bodies crave rest and slower rhythms during winter, our calendars often demand the opposite—leaving us drained by January. The good news: you already have what you need to reset your stress response—your body...

Food + Beverage

Warm Winter Indulgence

Tiramisu Cookies with Whipped Mascarpone Frosting Article by Loveland + South | Photography by Desiree Gustafson Ingredients For the cookies: 14 and 1/2 tbsp salted butter 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp cocoa powder 1 and 1/2 tsp DeLallo Instant Espresso Powder, can add up to 2 tsp if you want a stronger espresso flavor 3/4 cup brown sugar packed, you can use light or dark brown sugar  3/4 cup granulated or cane sugar 2 large eggs, at room temperature  1 and 1/2 tsp vanilla 2 and...

Local Services

A Loveland Holiday Shopping Guide

Spreading the holiday season love and cheer to local makers and artisans Article by Shen Wu Tan | Photography by The Localist, The Collab, and Willow & Finch With the holidays approaching, it’s never too early to start thinking about gifts for family and friends. And this holiday season, why not shop local? The holidays are about giving to others. So, why not spread your love and generosity to your fellow Coloradans?  In this article, we’ve compiled a list of Loveland shops with merchandise...

Event Planning + Services

The Sweet Gift of Connection

Sweet Heart Winery: Where Giving is Poured from the Heart Article by Adriana Karagozian | Photography by E.T.C. Photography, World Wonders LLC There is something quietly transcendent about a place built not only on craft, but on care — where each glass holds a story, and every pour reflects the pulse of a family who believes that generosity is as essential as the wine itself.  At Sweet Heart Winery , nestled along the banks of the Big Thompson River, giving is not a gesture reserved for the...