Nikki

Believe me, I am one of the worst bakers. My weak point is candy making…I can’t even make caramel without setting off the my apartment’s multiple fire alarms. However, I excel at making this recipe and it tastes just like Heath Bars...

I’m pretty sure Black Friday is the most terrifying day of the year. More recently, they made the biggest shopping day of the year even more treacherous by opening their doors the evening of Thanksgiving! The best way to make your day of shopping even more successful is to be fully prepared...

One of my favorite childhood memories from Thanksgiving was going to my grandma’s house and stuffing my face at the ever-so-popular “kiddie table.” The only bummer is that the “adult” table was always lavishly decorated. Grandma brought out her fancy table cloth and little wooden Thanksgiving figuri…

Whether you are the designated cook for a huge crowd this Thanksgiving or sitting down for a quaint meal with a few friends or family members, impress them with this delicious, funky new way to prepare your Thanksgiving bird.

As bustling as our town can seem, and as happy as our residents appear, chances are that your neighbors can be struggling more than you think to stay afloat during one of the most difficult economical times of the year, the holidays. This is why it is so important for everyone in the community to pu…

Many Missoula residents will admit they have a love/hate relationship with Montana’s brutal winters. Complete with sleet, graupel, snowdrifts that claim ownership of your vehicle. As annoying as our travel set-backs can be, the primary goal is preparing to actually brave the frigid conditions outdoo…

If you are thinking of adding a fluffy little kitty or a cuddly little puppy to your family, then you need to visit Petsmart this weekend for their annual adoption event. Not only will the Missoula Animal Control have pets available for adoption, but you will also see animals from numerous area shel…

For the second time this month, I was scrambling to get out of my third story apartment in a panic. Both my neighbors and myself are dealing with an electrical malfunction (which seems unlikely, given that we reside in a brand new complex), or we have a derelict on our hands who finds it humorous to…

Are you planning on hosting a 2012 Halloween bash? If you want to have the best party on the block, you will be serving local seasonal brews. If you want to be the best party in Missoula, you will make a pumpkin keg to serve all that delicious brew out of to all of your guests.

Fall is my favorite time of the year, so it only makes sense that I am always looking for ways to get outside and enjoy the crisp weather and beautiful colors. The best way to accomplish this is to lace up your hiking boots and head out to one of the many day hike destinations that Missoula offers. …