Coeur d'Alene, ID

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Have you ever planned one thing and had it turn out totally different than what you originally planned? Yesterday, my intrepid husband Myron and I decided to see if we could check out an off-the-beaten-path Bed and Breakfast at Wolf Lodge. So armed with digital camera and good intentions, we wound our way around Wolf [...]

I peeked out the window at work and saw the sun setting around 4pm… winter was here. After I had completed my day at work, I walked to my car only to be greeted by wind gusts so piercing I thought I was about to summit the top of a mountain… again winter was here.

Luckily, the owner of Percival Carriages, and horse carriage-driver is my father-in-law, and I had a chance to take a peaceful carriage ride out in Wolf Lodge. It was literally soothing enough to put a four month old to sleep. Apparently, the locals and tourists have had enjoyed the rides as much as I have, because I hear some days the lines can get rather long

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Economic disaster, international upheaval, murders, drugs, earthquakes, tornadoes, floods, hurricanes, good grief it’s a mess out there! So how should we cope with all that on a daily basis? Grab a friend or two and go do something fun. On a budget or at payday, of course.
Our most recent excursion involved an invitation from [...]

The holidays are coming. Thanksgiving and Christmas decorations are hung from nearly every home with care, and the streets of downtown are transforming into a winter wonderland. Such a dazzling time of year. Before the locals know it our famous boardwalk will be lit up with waving Santas and jolly snowmen, and Coeur d’Alene will be celebrating it’s annual Resort Holiday Light Show. Last year, it was a proud moment of Coeur d’ Alene’s to receive an acknowledgement from Good Morning America to be one of the best light shows in the nation.
Friends and I joke that people come out of the hills to attend this, and the annural Car Show in July. Parking is nearly impossible. However, if I find a spot my first venture is off to the boardwalk. It’s nearly ¾ of a mile long, afloat, and sparkling with all sorts of holiday decorations. I love taking in all the beauty of the Christmas lights, yet I also find myself noticing the beauty of families spending time together.

It was time for the yearly rivalry of the University of Idaho’s Vandals and the Boise State Broncos to play. My friend, a somewhat prideful Boise State fan decided that we would all jump in the truck and head down to watch the game this year

For nearly two years my boyfriend and I have had a guilty pleasure. One that’s hidden on the corner of Appleway Ave. in Coeur d’ Alene, and tucked inside an A&D Gas Mart. An unforgettable burger joint, Longboard Burgers. A surfer’s theme and a fun-loving, burger hound’s dream. If the upbeat, cheerful employees can’t snag [...]

Coeur d’ Alene’s Local Market has gone indoors. It’s about time. Now while we’re browsing through the Shopping Plaza (at Finan McDonald I almost bought a new hat to replace my 25-year-old crusher, and our 16-year old got starry-eyed at the wedding shop), we can step out into the corridor and buy a bag of apples or a slab of salmon, sample a bit of hummus, enjoy a massage, or even pick up a seasonal wreath.