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Falling Into Wellness

Cici Elliott's Low Tox-Journey In the heart of Rochester, Cici Elliott, a low-tox salon alchemist, stands as a guiding force of holistic...

Jayme Breschard

Lavender Love

Alex Plante’s deep admiration for lavender has led her to explore its many uses and benefits. She views it as a multi-faceted plant: a...

Pawsitively Heroes: Inside The Wny Heroes Pawsitive For Heroes Program

Suzie Wells

Pawsitively Heroes: Inside The Wny Heroes Pawsitive For Heroes Program

Chris Kreiger served in the US Army for ten years, deployed to Bosnia and Iraq and serving at NYC’s Ground Zero. When he returned home in...

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Fitness & Community

Local Profile with Ashley Robinson IG: @ashleyrob21 Owner, Spoke Cycle and Fitness Resident of: Village of Fairport Favorite motivational...

Jayme Breschard

Missy Singer Dumars: Sowing Seeds of Flavor

Photo credits: Andrea Wenglowskyj Shopping at local grocery stores or markets, we have increasing options for conventional and organic...

Suzie Wells

Frog-friendly Backyard With Margot Fass

When Pittsford resident, Margot Fass, heard about the extinction of an entire frog species due to human actions, her lifelong love for...

Helana Shumway

Growing with Gardenette

custom garden design There’s something rather special about creating a garden at home. From the first buds of spring to the reds and...

The Joy Of Thrifting With Holly Garritano

Kaitlin Donnan

The Joy Of Thrifting With Holly Garritano

TIPS FOR STYLING YOUR HOME WITH SECONDHAND FINDS Embarking on the journey of thrifting is a passion that has become synonymous with Holly...

Sarah Pavia

Styling Your Party with Thrifty Finds with Sarah Pavia, Second Look Styling

When planning a party, most of us consider the following: guest count, location, and of course – the theme. Sarah Pavia of Second Look...

Suzie Wells

Blooming Passion

Christy Ledebur’s Floral Journey Celebrating Nature & Sustainability Christy Ledebur's journey into the world of flowers began in her...

Candace Alnaji

Embrace Your True Colors

Melissa's crangle's fashion guide Looking for a little fashion inspo? You’re not alone. Buffalo winters can leave even the boldest...

Candace Alnaji

Navigating Wellness with Jennifer Fedus

As winter fades and spring approaches, the challenges of the new year may linger. With goals stacked high, pursuing wellness can feel...

Home Start Hope: Bringing Hope to Women One Table at a Time

Trish Pino

Home Start Hope: Bringing Hope to Women One Table at a Time

According to the U.S Census Bureau, nearly half of all children in Rochester live in poverty. This staggering number is the second...

Helana Shumway

a Staycation to Remember

Whether you are visiting from out of town or happen to live within the city of Buffalo, the Curtiss Hotel is the quintessence of comfort,...

Galentine's Day Celebration Ideas for You and Your Besties

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Galentine's Day Celebration Ideas for You and Your Besties

Galentine's Day, the unofficial holiday celebrating female friendships, is just around the corner. If you're looking to celebrate with...

Suzie Wells

Making a Difference

P.U.N.T. Pediatric Cancer Collaborative Offers Compassionate Support for Families with Sweet Buffalo Founded in 2004 by former NFL Pro...

Let the Light Glow In Rochester: Celebrate Hanukkah

Helana Shumway

Let the Light Glow In Rochester: Celebrate Hanukkah

This year, members of the Jewish faith will celebrate Hanukkah from December 7th – 15th. For eight nights, the community lights the...

Surviving and Thriving The Holidays from the PowHERhouse Team

Suzie Wells

Surviving and Thriving The Holidays from the PowHERhouse Team

With extra end of year stress, lots of festivities, responsibilities, and expectations, the holidays may leave you curled in a ball of...

Trish Pino

Taking it up a notch

with Roc’s NXT Level Collective On a mission to build a community where women support women, The NXT Level Collective shares tips for...

Suzie Wells

Finding beauty & joy in art

The Creative Journey of a Multi-Passionate Artist Mural photography: Eileen Koteras Elibol // Branding photography: Andrea Wenglowskyj...

Kaitlin Donnan

Glam it up this fall

Tips and Tricks for the Perfect Fall Look with Skincare & Makeup From Shelby Nairy Photography: Emilia Callahan For Shelby Nairy,...

Fashion In and Out of the Office with Arrianna Hart

Amanda Dudek

Fashion In and Out of the Office with Arrianna Hart

Whether she’s wearing a pink, mid-thigh, belted wrap dress or a more office-friendly crisp white blouse, silk ankle-length skirt, and...

Janis Reed Interiors, First Birthday Event at Piano Works

Suzie Wells

Janis Reed Interiors, First Birthday Event at Piano Works

Celebrating One Year in East Rochester Established in 1998, Janis Reed Interiors provides clients with a luxury design journey from...

Helana Shumway

Running on Horsepower

Maya Schneider has loved horses for as long as she can remember. From her first time riding a horse at summer camp as a young girl to...

Trish Pino

The Perfect Touch - Dining Al Fresco

Join local influencers, Averie Riel from @thelocal_farmtable, Amanda Muster from @theblisshouseco, and wine sommelier, Holly Howell as...

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Revive your body and mind at Vivify

Vivify Hydration Lounge & Medispa is conveniently located at 413 East Main St in Batavia. Vivify provides Intravenous vitamin hydration,...

Chasing the Light: Capturing Moments and Memories with Misty Hofert

Kaitlin Donnan

Chasing the Light: Capturing Moments and Memories with Misty Hofert

For Misty Hofert, photography started as a means to capture her daughters’ various memories and milestones and has since grown into a...

Suzie Wells

Q&A with Two Gals on the Canal

Who are the Two Gals on the Canal? Mother-daughter duo Sara Catalano and Beth Walker started paddling the Erie Canal together in 2018...

Helana Shumway

At Home with Norah Pritchard

On any given day, you can find Norah Pritchard teaching English as an adjunct professor at Nazareth College, picking herbs from her...

Jody Lynn Greer

Live Simple. Grow Food.

Urban Homesteading With Dandelion Haven Germaine says urban farming has become so influential in recent years because “Healthwise, it...

Lauren Leone

Eat Dessert First.

Throwing a celebration like a wedding or a birthday party is a great way to show your guests who you truly are. So why not make the...

Kaitlin Donnan

Bring Spring Indoors

with Aratari At Home Inspiring you to love where you live. Initially serving as a hobby for nights on the weekends from her corporate...

Three Local Influencers Share Their Approaches to Sustainability

Trish Pino

Three Local Influencers Share Their Approaches to Sustainability

Go Greener This Spring With the season quickly turning and trees blooming, we can’t wait to get outside and enjoy all that our region has...

Trish Pino

In Full Bloom with Stacy K Floral

Spring brings joyful anticipation to our hearts and homes as we await warmer weather, budding plants, and sunshine galore. Leading the...

Lauren Leone

Sustainable Celebration Swaps

Planning a big celebration or event can be such a crazy hectic time that sometimes we may forget how important it is to keep...

The Foundation of Wellness: Self Love Club

Jody Lynn Greer

The Foundation of Wellness: Self Love Club

Stephanie Genco loves long walks in the sunshine, avocado toast so loaded you can’t pick it up, a great cup of coffee, & a nice glass of...

Trish Pino

A Passion for Design

As we ring in 2023, many of us are taking inventory of all that needs to be accomplished. From the events we need to plan to the spaces...

Kaitlin Donnan

Good Reads for Cold Days

The weather outside might be frightful (or just unpredictable), which makes it the perfect time to curl up beside the fire or with a cozy...

Winter Capsule Wardrobe from Belle of the Ball

Trish Pino

Winter Capsule Wardrobe from Belle of the Ball

Local blogger, Buffalo resident and middle school teacher, Abby Widger, started Belle of the Ball in 2013 as a creative outlet to share...

Handmade Soap and Self-Care with Martinsville Soapworks

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Handmade Soap and Self-Care with Martinsville Soapworks

Twenty years ago, Heather Kalisiak stood in her North Tonawanda kitchen and made her very first batch of soap from scratch. Like many...

Celebrate the Holidays with Refreshing Non-Alcoholic Alternatives

Trish Pino

Celebrate the Holidays with Refreshing Non-Alcoholic Alternatives

Local influencer Jessica D’Amour is on a mission to build a more inclusive culture in which people can attend social gatherings without...

Marie Rachelle: Making an Impact for Buffalo’s Female Freelancers

Riley Smith

Marie Rachelle: Making an Impact for Buffalo’s Female Freelancers

Marie is the Buffalo go-to for all things freelance. Ten years ago, Marie Rachelle Pazych started her freelancing career in marketing,...

Riley Smith

Breast Cancer Confidence Project

Meaningful Photography & Its Positive Impact on Survivors In the spring of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic wasn’t the only thing that flipped...

7 Fabulous Fall Reads, Bookstores & More

Lori Bruton

7 Fabulous Fall Reads, Bookstores & More

The leaves are turning vibrant colors and falling off the trees. What a perfect time to grab a book, turn a page, and read! Engaging...

Lori Bruton

Who’s Your Hero?

Friedrich Nietzsche said, “He who has a ‘why’ to live can bear almost any ‘how.’” You are here for a purpose. Live on purpose. Dream big....

Meaux Co Pro: Nature + Science = Skincare

Amanda Dudek

Meaux Co Pro: Nature + Science = Skincare

Esthetician founded and formulated Meaux Co. Pro is where nature and science unite to create the latest advancements in clean, vegan...

Learn something new at the Rochester Brainery

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Learn something new at the Rochester Brainery

Bringing creative skills and fun experiences to area neighbors, Rochester Brainery is an exciting community classroom and event space. A...

Storytelling Through Style with Sammi Cohen of The Soubrette Brunette

Amanda Dudek

Storytelling Through Style with Sammi Cohen of The Soubrette Brunette

I first launched my retro style blog, The Soubrette Brunette, in 2013 merely as a means of documenting my daily outfits. I’d recently...

Lori Bruton

Unity: Take Time for Family

Life is busy. Calendars are full. Days, months, and years slip by. Is there someone who you’ve been meaning to call or see? Be...

Kaitlin Donnan

Hot Summer Reads

It’s summertime, which means it’s the perfect time to find our next favorite read, whether enjoyed on the beach, during a road trip, in a...

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