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Toasted ravioli on The Hill. Frozen custard at Ted Drewes. Just like any other city, St. Louis has its unique food traditions. But it’s possible that nothing quite matches the fervor around one Gateway City treat: gooey butter cake. If you spend any time in St. Louis, you’ll hear different grocery stores and bakers take […]
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There’s a hidden St. Joseph gem located at 2501 Messanie Street. It’s Pappy’s Grill and Pub. You may be asking what makes Pappy’s Grill and Pub such a local favorite. Allow us to enlighten you. Pappy’s was opened in 2005 by Steve and Michelle Margulies. The couple, former mortgage banking professionals, were venturing into somewhat […]
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Hope you’ve brewed yourself an extra-large pot of Monday Morning Coffee this week, because you’ve got an early tee time. You may not expect to find a lot of marketing lessons embedded in the game of golf, but it turns out that there are some similarities. Let’s look at a few: No Single Fancy Piece […]
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Miniature golf: it’s a popular pastime for all ages that some sources say dates back to before 1920. Why do so many people love the game? It somehow molded itself into a go-to summertime activity for all. Maybe it’s because most people feel like they REALLY stink at golf. Or maybe it’s because it’s fun […]
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Moms are superhumans. You see it in their ability to carry a child, diaper bag and groceries at the same time, as well as in the daily sacrifices they make to keep their homes in order. They are master multi-taskers, taking kids to every single practice and game and working with overwhelming determination to overcome […]
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If you love coffee and your four-legged friend, you will want to visit Toe Beans Coffee House in St. Joseph, Missouri. Not only can you get your caffeine fix and benefit local causes at this new downtown business, but you can also enjoy some time with your favorite dog or cat. Located at 114 S. […]
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Today is National Bucket List Day. April 24 is set aside for making all types of bucket lists, and it can be helpful to create multiple lists for different areas of life. You may have one for travel and adventure, one for food and one for books you’d like to read. As you sip your […]
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Look, we know the title of this blog says “Monday Morning Coffee,” but what if we got a little crazy and imagined it was Saturday? Alright, here we go… Imagine it’s 9:00 a.m. Saturday morning, you’re sitting on your back deck basking in the morning sun and enjoying your coffee, and you don’t have to […]
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There’s plenty of debate around a certain local candy. Some people love it, some people don’t. Some people call it a candy bar while others say something round can’t be called a bar at all. The candy at the center of the debate? It’s Chase Candy Co.’s Cherry Mash. Now at 105 years old, this […]

Your brand – it’s more than just a logo or the name on the front of your office door. For some, it is iconic and stands the test of time. Brands like Nike, Coca-Cola and Microsoft can stand alone with a mark or a company name; rarely do they need both. But such dominance exists […]
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