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Mariah HebbelnReturn
CEO and Founder of Abundant Life, Amber Valdez says there are many misconceptions or myths about the reality of surrogacy. 90% of the conversations Amber and her team have been correcting misinformation. With years of experience and a lot of compassion, they are here to break apart the myths and rumors consistently spread by those who are not in the industry and continue to educate and support those who are looking to join the surrogacy community.Here are the five most common surrogacy myths tha...
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As the Fall and Winter months are drawing near, Totally Boise knows how important it is to stay in touch with your own mental health. It is clinically proven that the darker months, stress of the holidays, and other outside influences can increase your stress, anxiety, and depression. Taking a day for self-care is vital in beating the mental blues away and the following four Idaho businesses are here to help you have the ultimate YOU day! In addition, local grief and mental health influence...
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Inspired by the karaoke styles of Japan, Voicebox is Boise’s only private suite karaoke bar. When you walk through the front doors, you feel transported into another world. Their friendly staff greet you with a “hello” from behind the fully stocked bar and lead you to a private singing suite. With eight fully equipped and expertly soundproofed suites, Voicebox karaoke pulled out all the stops on making this singing experience the best you’ll ever have.They have a seemingl...
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We’ve all had a moment where we are looking to have a nice evening or picnic with a perfect pairing of wine and cheese. The art of knowing which cheeses pair with particular wines seems to be limited to trained professionals. The team at Dairy West knew that there had to be a way to educate curious foodies. They came together to create Unbottled and the Unbottled Matchmaker, a free dairy and wine-cheese pairing website software that seeks to educate Idahoans on local dairy. We can agree th...
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Idaho is a unique land with many prime fishing holes right beneath your eyes. If you're looking for where one of those fishing spots is, you've come to the right place.
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A comment heard continuously in the City of Trees is about just how nice Idahoans are. With our simple yet urban downtown, hiking trails and camping spots less than 15 minutes away, and farmland still within the city limits, the Treasure Valley has maintained its small-town charm.
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Oh, brunch. That magical meal between breakfast and lunch that merges concoctions of life-giving dishes. If there was a blanket statement that could be made about Idahoans it's that we love to hike, we are french fry aficionados, and we LOVE brunch.
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The FitOne is a treasured annual Boise race. Put on by the St. Luke's Hospital, their team has announced that for the second year in a row, the race will now be held 100% virtually. This decision comes as the COVID-19 Delta variant has begun making its way through the Treasure Valley. St. Lukes and organizers of the FitOne race have stated, “Our participant’s safety, health, and wellbeing are our top priority to us. That’s why St. Luke’s FitOne was created – to ...
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Often, our main concern at Totally Boise is to connect the noteable residents and tourists of the Treasure Valley to local businesses, events, or unique activities. We are passionate about fostering everlasting connections between our loyal community readers and followers as our valley grows. However, we know there is more to being an Idahoan than knowing where the best BLT’s are or what new brewery is opening.Grief resources have gained more traction as we all navigate through the obstacl...
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Shapes Fitness For Women is a national franchise that has been operating for the last 26 years. When looking for a new venture to bring to the Treasure Valley, one local Idaho family knew they wanted to extend the Shapes brand to Meridian. Craig, a father of many daughters, and in turn, granddaughters, read the Shapes mission statement and wanted to become a part of an organization that could help in the creation of a safe space for women to focus on their personal fitness goals. His own daughte...
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In the Treasure Valley, quality food trucks are popping up just about every week it seems. As these numbers grow, three food truck hubs have been established in Boise. These hubs are a means to provide the neighborhoods where they are permanently set with rotating access to these culinary experiences. Another exciting feature of the food truck hub is that you can often find new musicians, artists, and yoga classes being hosted there.Food Trucks at HillsideLocated in the parking lot at the corner...
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My relationship with chicken is...complicated. As a child, when my mother went back to work, and my father was suddenly the chef for two young children, easy pan-fried chicken breasts and boiled vegetables became a nightly staple in my childhood. Once I was old enough to control my own diet it took years for the chicken to enter my grocery list or even culinary interests.But everything changed after I ate a crispy chicken sandwich on a curious whim a few years ago. Now, I can’t get enough ...
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The Team behind organizing Treefort Music Festival announced that all attendees, vendors, staff, artists, volunteers, performers, and people over the age of 12 will now be required to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or negative nasal swab test within 48 hours before the festival entry.This decision comes as the Delta variant of the COVID virus has begun spiking numbers across Idaho and the nation. For those who could not procure a vaccine or PCR test, rapid testing will be available on-site...
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the City of Boise has recognized the brave, heartfelt, and selfless heroism that occurs every day in the Boise community. The city has now called for nominations for individuals you feel have captured this social service without skipping a beat.The practice of recognizing heroes become popular at the onset of the global pandemic. As our community was facing challenges unlike anything we had ever seen before, many people stepped up to help make sure others were...
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Idaho has more than just natural landscapes, we’ve also got an amazing view of some of the best meteor showers! With so much of our land is public, undeveloped, wild spaces, the ability to get out into the true night sky is almost effortless. On August 11th and 12th, the Perseid Meteor Shower will be at its peak visibility in the Treasure Valley. Space enthusiasts and the team at Amsmeteors.org remark that this shower, from a rural viewpoint, “produces somewhere between 50 - 75 showe...
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