
Longmont Magazine March/April 2023
Since we’re headed into spring and warmer weather, many homeowners are looking to start sprucing up their homes. We thought we’d introduce you to some folks and businesses around town who are experts in home improvement projects. After all, even the most die-hard DIYer needs a hand now and then. While the days grow longer, we encourage you to sit a spell, peruse our Home and Garden edition and gather some ideas before summer is fully upon you.
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Find Hyper-Local Dishes at Niwot’s Farow Restaurant
By Brittany Anas | Photos by Jonathan Castner Patrick and Lisa Balcom, chefs and owners of Farow in Niwot. The menu at Farow, a relative newcomer to Niwot’s restaurant scene, reads like a seasonal greatest hits list with co-owner and chef Patrick Balcom rotating...
The Times Collaborative combines commercial kitchen with coworking advantages
By Shelley Widhalm | Photos by Nathan Venzara Heather Marvin of Boulder County tired of working at home, but she couldn’t find a commercial kitchen-coworking combo, so she created her own. Heather Marvin creator and owner of The Times Collaborative enjoys a morning...
Limited Space and Time? Try a Kitchen Garden.
By Emma Castleberry Do you like the idea of harvesting your very own homegrown vegetables, but you simply don’t have the time or space to care for a full-fledged vegetable plot? One of the most beautiful things about gardening is that it can be scaled to meet your...
Money-Saving Home Upgrades
By Andy Stonehouse Interested in helping to cut down on your ever-increasing Colorado power and utility bills? There are a variety of steps you can take to help deal with rising costs and add a bit of environmental-efficiency at the same time. Consider AC alternatives...
2023 Interior Design Trends
By Misty Kaiser According to the design blogosphere, minimalism is on its way out. In its place you’ll see bold choices everywhere. Colors are rich and saturated. Look for pattern in everything from floors to furniture. Think eclectic comfort rather than stripped...
Home Automation for Convenience and Cost Savings
By John Teehan Home automation is a rapidly increasing industry that enables homeowners to control many parts of their homes with the push of a button, voice commands, or a smartphone. Products offer a wide variety of advantages, including energy cost reductions in...
Resolving to Read More?
Longmont Library is here to help. When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, health related goals top the list. That’s to be expected. However, there are plenty of us who want to dig a bit deeper into the written word. A good story has the power to transport us...
Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is on its way and we’re here to help. These local businesses can make your celebration of love as unique as you want it to be. Wine and Dine Get things started with your favorite bottle from Wyatt’s Wet Goods. Whether you know what you want or need a...
Hitting High Notes With Your 2023 Fitness Goals
Accountability paves the way Encouragement and partnership often help people commit to a successful fitness routine. (Courtesy Training for Warriors) It’s here again. New year inspiration time. The question is—are you simply dreaming about cutting out unhealthy foods...
Longmont Magazine January/February 2023
Reframing New Year’s Resolutions as “goals” gives us a little grace and time to accomplish them. When we talk about goals, we recognize that there are steps to a complete longer journey. Some goals we’ve come to recognize and expect. Physical health goals are typically at the top of our lists, but we’re going to talk a bit about mental health as well. How do we go about finding a support network after years of full to semi isolation? Volunteering, reading more, and getting outside more can all elevate our mental health and improve our overall lives without being lofty and unachievable.
Longmont Magazine November/December 2022
Tradition plays a big role in our lives and communities and this time of year pays special tribute to that. This year is especially meaningful to many as it’s really the first year that many traditional holiday events are making a more confident return and spreading their own holiday cheer as they go.
Longmont Magazine September/October 2022
Autumn is upon us again. Luckily, Longmont does not disappoint when it comes to fall activities. From family-friendly outings to more adult evening time activities, Longmont has a little bit of everything to keep us entertained. We can celebrate all things fall with beer, music, outdoor adventures, and a few indoor fundraisers to aid the community.