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Bake your favorite cake, bust out the confetti and put on your party hat. There’s a bit of a celebration to go with your Monday Morning Coffee this week. October is National Women’s Small Business Month. National Women’s Small Business Month began officially in 2012 when the Small Business Association began supporting and promoting events […]

The spooky season is upon us and we are sure you have started adorning your home with all the Fall décor. But maybe you want more. Maybe your neighbor has decked out their front yard with one of those giant skeletons while yours is drizzled with cobwebs–and not the decorative kind. Don’t worry, we have […]
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It’s time for your regular edition of Monday Morning Coffee, but this week, it’s hard to think about anything but Tuesday. That’s because tomorrow, Tuesday, October 4 is National Taco Day. Whether your family celebrates Taco Tuesday every week, or you’re more inclined to save tacos for a special occasion, you won’t want to miss […]
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St. Joseph, Missouri, is abuzz with talk of Crumbl Cookies coming to town. Visions of classic milk chocolate chunk cookies and wacky concoctions alike may be filling your head. But as you salivate in anticipation, here are some local places where you can get your cookie fix right this minute as your sip your Monday […]
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“You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy ice cream, and that is pretty much the same thing.” Do you have memories of the ice cream truck driving by your house with delicious treats you couldn’t wait to try? As a kid, if you heard music and bells in your neighborhood, you knew the ice […]
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Alchemy. It’s the medieval precursor to chemistry as we know it, based upon the transformation of matter. Early alchemists tried to convert base metals to other materials in a quest to find the “universal” elixir. It can also mean a “magical process of transformation or creation.” In St. Joseph, Missouri., “alchemy” means all of this […]

Today is Labor Day. For many people, that conjures images of last chance summer barbecues, afternoons at the lake or pool, and restful family time before getting into the full swing of the school year. Some people take the long holiday weekend to do manual labor around the house. You may think of the history […]

Tucked away in rural Cosby, Missouri is a gem known as Gina’s Café and Catering. Gina’s Café and Catering has a dine-in option on Monday evenings, but throughout the week they offer meal kits, catering and even cooking classes. Gina’s does it all. Located on Main Street, Gina’s Café and Catering was started in 2010 […]
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To get noticed, sometimes you have to make a little noise. And sometimes you have to be willing to be absolutely ridiculous. Brew a pot of your favorite dark roast this Monday morning and let’s talk about the silliest attention-getting stunts pulled by brands. SJC will rate each one with one to four stars by […]
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This fall, your Monday Morning Coffee will be all the more rich and rewarding. That’s because you’ll be sipping in the glow of football season. The Friday night lights, the band playing the fight song and the smell of soft pretzels all contribute to the magic that hangs on through Monday morning. Maybe it’s your […]
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