photo by Anthony Jinson Anne Moore, owner of D & M Sound, is a lover of all things COMO, Mizzou, and community. Because of her amazing dedication to her business, her family, and various local and national organizations, Anne was chosen as this issue’s Strong Woman. Find out what inspires Anne and keeps her […]
Coconut has always been around, but only recently has it become popular as a “healthier” option in everyday products. There’s coconut oil, coconut milk, and coconut water — but what about raw coconut, or coconut “meat”? Equally as delicious and beneficial; too often overlooked. Here’s why you should pay attention: Medium Chain Fatty Acids Raw coconut
The healthy and holistic lifestyle has become a hot topic of conversation. Log into Facebook or Instagram and there will be pictures of your friend’s delicious and healthy meal. Using coconut oil is one change people are making in their everyday diet. The vitamins and minerals found in coconut help speed up metabolism, reduce
Make sure you know beforehand whether you’re going to have drinks or dranks. Then, pick your destination accordingly. You really can’t go wrong with any of the restaurants we visited during our happy hour tour in downtown COMO. It took us a full day, so why limit your happy to an hour? Be sure to
I have a beautiful framed picture on my desk. The image is a silhouette of an open book whose pages have been drawn with feathers to look like the wings of a bird. Next to the picture is a quotation from Jorge Luis Borges, which reads, “I have always imagined paradise will be a
Jack and Jocelyn Bragg bought their home in the Thornbrook neighborhood after moving here from Kirksville. After several years, they called Kliethermes Homes and Remodeling to make some updates to their home. What was already a beautiful home is now exactly what the Braggs had been hoping for all along. With updates such as new
There is no other life come September. Alot goes into making a bottle of wine. Something that seems so easily attainable when sitting there on the shelf or printed on a wine list has actually had hours of work put into it — not only physical labor, but also the mental and emotional labor of
Columbia Eye Consultants provide eyewear in Buy One Give One program. When the doctors at Columbia Eye Consultants were deciding how they could make a difference philanthropically, they all knew they wanted to do something they were good at: providing eye care. They also knew they wanted to make a lasting difference. “What good
A hint of gold Melissa Shoes flats, Swank Boutique, $109 Suede hat, Swank Boutique, $159 Jenny Bird necklace, Swank Boutique, $225 Rebecca Minkoff wallet, Swank Boutique, $95 Sunglassses, Swank Boutique, $55 Jenny Bird cuff bracelet, Swank Boutique, $70 Carol Shirt, Swank Boutique, $138 Free People Shorts, Swank Boutique, $98 Let’s Be Neutral SODA platforms, Cha
Being a “second mom” and loving every minute. Spend less than five minutes with Stacy Gerau, and her passion for kids and the Precious Hearts Learning Center will convince you that you’ve picked the wrong profession. Stacy is not only the director and president of Precious Hearts Learning Center, but she’s also seen as a
