A woman stands smiling in front of a booth for the National Diabetes Prevention Program. The booth includes a banner promoting diabetes prevention and a table with informational materials. The setting appears to be a conference or event.

A Desire to Defend

Sabrina Weaver at her Defense against Diabetes booth

Pixel art of five health bars with heart icons in ascending order. Each bar shows a different level of health with red, yellow, and green segments. The bars are at different fill levels, increasing from bottom to top.

Fostering the Future

L earning how to balance a checkbook. Washing and folding laundry. Applying for a driver’s…

A man kneels on grass next to a brindle and white dog. They are in a backyard with a wooden fence and a stone fire pit in the background. The man wears a gray sweatshirt and light pants, smiling at the camera.

Fostering for Central Missouri Humane Society

A man with his foster dog

A group of performers in black outfits with colorful skirts dance energetically on stage. One dancer is leaping into the air, while others clap and smile. The background is illuminated in a warm red hue.

We Are One

Dancer leaps in air in Columbia African percussion and dance club

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Living room in the Coleman house

An Entertainer’s Oasis

Adonica Coleman is an entertainer at heart. Owner and founder of A2D Events, she plans, designs, hosts, and, along with her husband, emcees a myriad of events. Her clever themes and careful preparation render the gatherings unforgettable. When it comes to her home, Adonica pays the same attention to details. Her curated décor items and flawless color palettes bring refined ambiance to everyday living.

Illustration of a couple discussing paperwork with legal counsel

Caring for Aging Parent

If you are caring for an aging parent, or expect the need to do so in the future, there are several questions you need to ask yourself.

Decorative cookies shaped like money bags, coins, and dollar signs on a bright green background. The cookies are mostly green and white, with some gold and silver accents.

Frosting On the Side

Every holiday season when I was a child, my cousins and I all gathered at…

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Consign Design Fashion - Columbia MO

Styled Investments

Consign & Design is a high-end local consignment boutique that offers designer clothing, accessories, and…

Antiques collage, including furniture, cabinets, wardrobe, dresser, and clock

A Game of Chance and Experience

Sitting on a shelf on the second floor of a small shop on Ninth Street…

Masseuse massaging person's shoulders

The Art of Fassage

“A fassage is a signature treatment designed to relax and restore the whole body. It includes an integrative massage with a customized facial based on skin concerns and needs.”

Josiah Jainchill with his rescued robin

The Temporary Pet

After a harsh summer storm, Josiah, a teenager, found a shivering clump of feathers on his lawn. He became interested in it when it hopped away. Josiah Jainchill rescued and raised an orphaned robin.

Breads being sold in open air farmers market

The Nutrition of Comfort Food

How to maintain a healthy mindset towards eating while living at home.