Motivation Through Motherhood
Being the best mom she can be is a continuous catalyst for Carrie Peter, who is HIV positive. For Carrie Peter, being a foster parent was rewarding. However, she was hesitant in adopting a child of her...
View ArticleKids Summer Fun A to Z
Burke Bauer steels himself as he is sprayed from two directions by Tristan Chenault, left, and Meghan Lindenbusch, in back. Several dozen students enjoyed “water day” at Sonrise Vacation Bible School....
View ArticleLet’s Road Trip Missouri
U.S. News & World Report travel readers recently voted the Grand Canyon, Disney World, Hawaii and Yellowstone National Park among its best family vacations. It’s completely understandable. What...
View ArticlePromoting Healthy Women Veterans
Sharon Grant stood in front of more than 75 people and did something many fellow Vietnam veterans often struggle to do: tell the story of her military service. As the guest speaker at the Women...
View ArticleSisters in Arms
Soldiers often refer to their fellow servicemen as family. For Col. Grace Link and Chief Warrant Officer 5 Michelle Struemph, their fellow Missouri National Guard members have certainly become a vital...
View ArticleUnited in Uniform
Honoring Mid-Missouri women’s military service, past and present A Mid-Missouri U.S. Army veteran Becky Price recently said, “We are called soldiers and veterans, not male or female.” Women who have...
View ArticleDreaming of More at Zesto Drive-In
Enjoy extra fun facts about Zesto Drive-In in this special online article. Check out additional photos from HER Magazine staff’s visit to Zesto for the July/August 2017 article “We All Scream for Ice...
View ArticleHOW TO STYLE: Rachel Summers
AFTER Rachel Summers loves helping others, one aspect of her current nearly two-year position as a Jefferson Bank teller. However, the 20-year-old from Holts Summit has decided to go back to school in...
View ArticleHER Home: Tiny in Taos
Kristy Lootens has found solace in a small sanctuary on her parents’ property Bigger isn’t always better. In a culture that often screams materialism, there has been a push in the opposite direction...
View ArticleHER Health: Becoming a Mom
Tips you need to know to keep you and your baby healthy Sleeping until 9 on a lazy Saturday morning. Leaving the house quickly when a friend calls to invite you to an impromptu dinner party. Running a...
View ArticleLittle HER: Mid-Missouri’s Voice
Graci Diggs, 12, has become a national advocate for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis “Don’t run away from challenges, run over them.” This 2017 T-shirt slogan for Graci Diggs’ fundraising efforts toward...
View ArticleLittle HER: In Sync on Ice
Team Intensity claims synchronized skating national title, creating perfect ending for departing seniors Five minutes on April 2 were purely surreal for the Capital Classics’ Team Intensity, especially...
View ArticleLittle HER: Breaking Sound Barriers
Sisters Olivia and Emma Burney captivate audiences with their unique music Olivia and Emma Burney have big dreams for their future careers in music. “I just want to go on tour with one of my favorite...
View ArticleBecoming a Momtrepreneur
mamasboy owner Tanya Lankford supports fellow moms in their creative, business pursuits Three pictures line the wall at the recently opened downtown Jefferson City boys clothing store, mamasboy. The...
View ArticleWe All Scream for Ice Cream!
Local ice cream parlors share their hottest cool treats Ice cream is more than a sweet treat in Jefferson City. It’s serious business. There’s a wealth of well-known national chains, such as Sonic...
View ArticleLittle HER: Going for Gold
(Photo by Shelby Kardell) Brynn Schmidt, 9, participates in track, cheerleading and bowling through Special Olympics. Only competing in Special Olympics sports for two years, 9-year-old Brynn Schmidt...
View ArticleHER Picks: Rockin’ the School Year
School necessities for everyone at local shops including Downtown Book & Toy, Carrie’s Hallmark and Southbank Gifts are rocking the July/August HER Picks. #bwg_container1_1 #bwg_container2_1...
View ArticleMaking HER Mark: Fabric of the first ladies
Cole County Historical Museum’s inaugural gowns of first ladies give glimpse into mansion life Jeanette Gardner’s inaugural gown resembled the era in which she served as Missouri’s first lady, the...
View ArticleBe Capital City Productions’ guest at ‘Beauty and the Beast’
Since Disney released “Beauty and the Beast” in 1991, the world has embraced the heartwarming French fairy tale with open arms. The film was the first animated movie to receive an Academy Award “Best...
View ArticleBeing Belle
A Q&A with Tori Stepanek, or Belle, in Capital City Productions’ presentation of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ The popularity of the timeless classic fairy tale has led to sold out dinner and dessert...
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