The Men’s Edition

The month of July brings our Men’s Edition—and also a great chance to celebrate the men in your life, whether they are friends, fathers, brothers, partners, colleagues, cousins, or anyone in between. We have some great content this month that our male (and female) readers might enjoy, such as do-it-yourself car repair tips, a review of a BMW, and a…

Around Town

Stock up on great local produce and say hi to your favorite farmer every Saturday from 9am-1pm at 10th and Grove in downtown Boise. Fill your shopping bags with fresh herbs, veggies, fruits, and more and get specialized recipes or cooking ideas from the knowledgeable and friendly vendors. Enjoy live music as you shop and get to know the people…

Betting on a Cure

Indepth Solutions, Inc. presented their annual Betting on a Cure gala featuring A Night in Monte Carlo. All proceeds after event were donated to research to cure cancer through the Leukemia Lymphoma Society (LLS).

Wine, Women & Shoes

The Boise Centre hosted Vintage Glam, Wine, Women & Shoes' night of designer shopping with sales benefitting the Idaho Youth Ranch. The evening included wine tasting and a fashion show.

The Power of Walking One Million Steps

Before taking one million steps on the historic El Camino de Santiago in Spain, I didn’t give much time or thought to walking. I drove to and from work and the gym. For business trips and vacations, I flew. After retiring early, I pursued adventure travel, often on a bicycle.

Schlekeway bullish on Boise’s real estate outlook

Tremendous growth in the Boise area is putting positive pressure on the real estate market here, and Nick Schlekeway, partner in Amherst Madison Legacy Real Estate, sees the trend continuing for some time to come.

Outdoor Kitchens Add Fun, Function

If your backyard beckons when temperatures climb, an outdoor kitchen may be the perfect answer for your next construction or remodeling project. Outdoor kitchens bring color, style and design to your backyard landscape while adding a fully functional living space to your home.

BMW 528i with xDrive

Sometimes my wife and I don’t see eye to eye. Such is the case when it comes to automobiles. To her, a car is just a mode of transportation—a way to get from point A to point B. To me, a car is not just a way to get down the road, but rather a vehicle for excitement. I love…

5 DIY Car Care Projects

It’s no secret that regular maintenance helps prolong the life and performance of your vehicle, but you may be surprised by how many routine maintenance tasks you can complete by yourself at home. Get in the garage this winter and tackle that cabin fever with these DIY car care projects that can be done all at once and not only…

Sheepdogs and Whisky

I’ve long wished to visit Scotland, to experience the culture and to see up close the ruggedly beautiful countryside and volcanic mountains such as Ben Nevis and Glen Coe. Oh yes, and to sample the whisky. Last fall my wife and I took a weeklong group tour of Scotland, and it was a low-stress, easy way to get acquainted with…

Tree City Advisors

Your experience with investing is simple; everyone makes money on your money except you. And you are convinced this is the way it has to be. Wall Street has its hands in everything; your savings, your investments, your financial security, and your goals. But everyone tells you that you must invest the way you do and hope the result will…