Archive for the ‘Blogs’ Category
Liz Marchi: Paper Bliss
By LIZ MARCHI - As much as I love to clean and organize, my husband loves to keep every piece of paper that he's ever owned. Whatever your bliss is, nurture it, edit it and own it in 2015!... more
A Delicious Way to support the Mothers’ Milk Bank of Montana
This month Mothers' Milk Bank of Montana is teaming up with Liquid Planet offering "Liquid Gold" as a way of supporting the Milk Bank. Check it out!... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Jan 5
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Couponing in 2015
By ERIN TURNER- While I still am passionate about saving money and getting the very best deal available, how I save money looks different than it did 5 years ago. ... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Jan 5
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- It was 40 years ago this weekend that the University’s first sanctioned women’s basketball team (The Honey Bears) took the floor for its opening weekend of play.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Jan 5
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with an Independent film or a fundraiser. ... more
After Christmas Savings Ideas
By ERIN TURNER- Afraid you've missed all post-Christmas sales? Not to worry. There are still many good sales opportunities and over the next two weeks the sales will get better and better.... more
It’s All About First Night–New Year’s Eve in Missoula
Celebrate New Year's Eve in Missoula First Night Missoula--the community-wide celebration of the arts with more than 80 events and activities from noon until Midnight.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Dec 29
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- For the first time in since Montana entered the Big Sky Conference the Griz and Lady Griz will play a league game on New Year’s Day. ... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Dec 29
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with an Independent film or a fundraiser. ... more
This Week’s Missoula Arts & Culture Scene | Dec 22
A recap of all things Arts & Culture--for the week of 12/22/14. Brought to you by the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Dec 22
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- New Montana Grizzly football coach Bob Stitt is well aware of the high expectations that come with being the head coach at UM. ... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Dec 22
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with an Independent film or a fundraiser. ... more
Top Album Picks for 2014
By BOB WIRE- I'm sorry, but if you make beats that doesn't make you a musician or songwriter any more than picking up dog poop makes me a veterinarian.... more
The Dark Side of Native Plant Enthusiasm
By PAUL WHEATON - What’s wrong with native plants? The problem has nothing to do with advocating for native plants, but in advocating against all other plants – not just for oneself, but for all people.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Dec 15
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- No, Bob Stitt may not have any previous connection to the University of Montana, but Stitt does have something in common with Don Read and Joe Glenn...... more
Roundup of Christmas Savings Ideas
By ERIN TURNER- I’ve compiled a list of various blogs/websites which provide some fantastic ideas on how to be frugal while still getting the most out of the holidays! ... more
This Week’s Missoula Arts & Culture Scene | Dec 15
A recap of all things Arts & Culture--for the week of 12/15/14. Brought to you by the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Dec 8
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with an Independent film or a fundraiser. ... more
Ten Things To Tell Your Dog Today
By BOB WIRE- My dog Houdini knows fewer English language words than Koko the gorilla. If only for one day, this magnificent beast could understand everything I’m telling him.... more
Did you Just Should on Me?
By PAUL WHEATON - The word “should” is seriously embedded in our culture and habits. And I think it is possible that it may have slightly different meanings for different people. ... more
Selling Your Home During the Winter
By EVA DUNN-FROEBIG- Selling your home during the winter months can be a daunting task. However, there are distinct advantages to selling your home at this time of year. ... more
This Week’s Missoula Arts & Culture Scene | Dec 8
A recap of all things Arts & Culture--for the week of 12/1/14. Brought to you by the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Simple Homemade Caramel Sauce
By ERIN TURNER- Every Christmas I like to make homemade gifts for family and friends. This year I am excited to be making up batches of Homemade Caramel Sauce. It's Heavenly!... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Dec 8
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- Mick Delaney’s run as Grizzly head football coach ended Saturday in Cheney with a loss to Eastern Washington. Like his 5 immediate predecessors Delaney's last game at UM was in the po... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Dec 8
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with an Independent film or a fundraiser. ... more
Liz Marchi: Working in Yoga Pants
By LIZ MARCHI - What’s great about yoga pants, other than they are comfortable, is that I don’t use any mental energy getting dressed on days when I work from the barn. ... more
My Turkey Can Beat Your Turkey
By BOB WIRE- Our Thanksgiving meal was circumvented in a twisted, serpentine, Gordian knot of cooking contortions thanks to the numerous dietary considerations presented by our family.... more
This Week’s Missoula Arts & Culture Scene | Dec 1
A recap of all things Arts & Culture--for the week of 12/1/14. Brought to you by the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Dec 1
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- This Saturday for the fifth time in their FCS play-off history the Grizzly football team has a rematch in the post-season with a team they faced in the regular season. ... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Dec 1
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with an Independent film or a fundraiser. ... more
It’s Supposed to Be No Fun. You’re Sick.
By BOB WIRE- The phone rings. "Dad," says a voice that sounds like Louis Armstrong with a sinus infection. "I don't feel good." It's Nurse Dad to the rescue!... more
Infecting Brains with Permaculture 52 Cards at a Time
By PAUL WHEATON - When I give gifts, rather than giving people stuff that they might like, I tend to give them things that I like them to have. Check out this gift idea:... more
This Week’s Missoula Arts & Culture Scene | Nov 24
A recap of all things Arts & Culture--for the week of 11/24/14. Brought to you by the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
New Money Saving App–FAVADO!
By ERIN TURNER- I recently discovered FAVADO--an app that can save you both TIME and MONEY--and just in time for the holiday shopping season! ... more
Capitalism, Gift Economy, and Prices That Are Too Damn High
By PAUL WHEATON - My feeble understanding of capitalism is that I can work super hard for a year, save up all my money and then live without working for several years.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Nov 24
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- For the 18th time in the last 22 seasons the Montana Grizzlies are hosting a FCS play-off game. The Griz are 12-6 in their play-off openers at home.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Nov 24
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with an Independent film or a fundraiser. ... more
You Spin Me Right ‘Round, Baby
By BOB WIRE- I enjoy moving at a high rate of speed without really getting anywhere so I was perfectly suited to participate in the second annual Ride-A-Thon, a fund raiser for A Carousel For Missoula.... more
This Year’s Griz-Cat Game Just Got More Interesting
By JIM O'DAY - I was recently approached to do some podcasts on topics and issues pertaining to Division I athletics, and particularly, the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision.... more
Liz Marchi: Handing Off
By LIZ MARCHI - My work life has been full of aspirations and over reach. I have always aspired to do things that I wasn’t credentialed to do and that people said were too hard to do. ... more
Missoula Community Theatre Announces Auditions for Clue: the Musical
The Missoula Community Theatre is holding auditions for Clue: The Musical THIS Sunday, November 23rd at the MCT Center for the Performing Arts, from 12:30-5:00 p.m. ... more
Energy-Saving Tips on Thanksgiving
By EVA DUNN-FROEBIG- The Missoula Organization of Realtors offers some helpful tips on ways to cut down on gobbling up energy to help save money and be kind to the environment on Thanksgiving Day.... more
This Week’s Missoula Arts & Culture Scene | Nov 17
A recap of all things Arts & Culture--for the week of 11/10/14. Brought to you by the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Recipe
By ERIN TURNER- If you have kids, then you know that Ranch Dip has far surpassed ketchup in the world of condiments. Here's my recipe for Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Nov 17
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- While the Grizzlies have posted double-digit wins over MSU in their last four visits to Bozeman the Cats haven’t won in Missoula by double-digits since 1984.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Nov 17
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with an Independent film or a fundraiser. ... more
This Week’s Missoula Arts & Culture Scene | Nov 10
A recap of all things Arts & Culture--for the week of 11/10/14. Brought to you by the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Reconditioning and Re-Purposing Old Shoes
By ERIN TURNER- Imagine my delight recently when I discovered this adorable pair of Converse tennis shoes in my son’s size at a Missoula Thrift Store. I paid $3 bucks, and check em out!... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Nov 10
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with an Independent film or a fundraiser. ... more