The ECHO

Seven years after the opening of Strong Aesthetics, Kelly has more than proved to herself that being an esthetician can be a "real job".

And over the past two years, more than 400 have made the pilgrimage to 4,148-foot Gold Star Peak on 46 separate hikes.

The difficulty for many of us, I believe, is that WE DON’T KNOW HOW TO GET RID OF OUR STUFF, and a lot of folks don’t want it!

This issue about stuff: how to celebrate with it, what to do with it when you're done, how to enjoy it and how to separate yourself from it.

Last month, I had the absolute honor to attend Disney’s The Little Mermaid at the Atwood Concert Hall in Anchorage.

Since that first client, her new business “Declutter to Move” has been steadily picking up steam, officially opening in May of this year.

We aren't after the Emily Post, finishing school effect. We are after cultivating a heart of graciousness and hospitality in our children.

As I walked into Whatnot Consignment Shop, I was struck by the copious amounts of stuff and the distinct warmth of a gracious proprietor.

The trail up Bear Mountain from Peters Creek Valley was just below freezing and travel over the hardened ground was easy.

The season for thanks is here, and what a wonderful time it can be. Truly, I can't say that autumn is my favorite time of year.

In the end, the most important ingredient in making lefse has always been the family and friendships that brighten this season.

Did you know that Lexie's Café has been around before? The current location is actually the third incarnation of Lexie's Café.

All Life is Yoga offers classes for everyone. People of all ages have a safe place for breathing, stretching, and self-awareness.

We enjoy harvesting wild game from the mountainous Alaskan terrain, and our successful hunts are the foundation for many family recipes.

Alpine Paradise: People have described the Lost Lake area as a “touch of heaven,” and it’s easy to understand why.