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Rain, Rain, Come Again...
It was a dreary day in 573 Land, the sky was dark and heavy with rain clouds. The sound of raindrops hitting the ground echoed through...
Thomas Smugala
3 min read


They're coming!!!
Discover how to attract Ruby-throated Hummingbirds to your garden! Learn the secrets to make your space hummingbird-friendly this summer.
Thomas Smugala
3 min read


The Danseuse of the Spring
Discover the enchanting tale of the Danseuse, Ezra, a ballet dancer raised by wolves. Dive into the world of the Danseuse and her journey.
Thomas Smugala
8 min read


rootED in Missouri
When I was getting near graduation from high school, I remember it well—guidance counseling day. Yup, counseling day. Not sure I was...
Thomas Smugala
4 min read


Cookie Recipes & Christmas Spirit
Last week 573Magazine.com went to a baking party. It was a blast! The beautiful decor, the oven warmed house, the wide eyed wonderment and joyful sound of giggling children I adore, the smells of apple pie, cinnamon spice, and fresh baked cookies wafting through the air...it was exactly the thing to wake my inner child and spark the magic of the Christmas Spirit. In the spirit of giving and in hopes that we might spread a little Christmas cheer to all of you...our friends,
Bettylissimo
3 min read


Baking Day Party
Some of the fondest Christmas memories are made in the kitchen, making holiday treats with the people we love. Baking days are like...
Bettylissimo
3 min read


A Gift from 573 Magazine to You!
I couldn’t decide what to get you for Christmas! A blender? Nah! A sack of money? I wish. No, I want to give you something way better than a sack of money. Coming from a poor family myself, I make it a point to be extra sensitive to my own children’s feelings during the holidays. Their experience is nothing like the stress I felt around Christmas time during my childhood, as my parents dealt with bigger issues like how to keep the electricity on. But things are bette
Bettylissimo
6 min read


My Winter Love Affair
Discover the magic of winter in 'My Winter Love Affair.' Relive cherished memories and embrace the warmth of winter with loved ones.
Thomas Smugala
3 min read


That's a Wrap!
Last weekend in Perryville, we kicked off the 4th annual 573 Film Festival International with screenings of short films from all over the...
Bettylissimo
3 min read


A Simple Little Ball
While on vacation last summer, my ten year-old son saw real ping-pong being played for the first time. Like many other homes in the...
Thomas Smugala
2 min read


Healthy Eating Habits
Making sure your child has proper nutrition can prove frustrating, particularly when that child is a picky eater. Children need the...
Thomas Smugala
4 min read


Gardening With Kids
With spring in the air and the sunshine calling us to come out and play, now is a good time to get out there and do some yard work! ...
Bettylissimo
2 min read


Get Them Kids Out There
Discover the importance of getting kids outdoors! Learn how nature benefits kids physically and mentally, combating nature deficit disorder.
Edna King
3 min read


THE SUN IS SHINING - finally!
Discover the joy of a sunny day at St. Joe State Park! The Sun Is Shining and people are embracing life. Read more on The Sun Is Shining!
Thomas Smugala
1 min read


Pickle Creek At Hawn State Park
573 Magazine takes a look at Pickle Creek and the hiking trails near that wind around it in Southeast Missouri.
Thomas Smugala
4 min read


Sweet
573 Magazine stops in for a sweet treat at Sugar Chic Creamery ice cream shop in Southeast Missouri. Farmington, Columbia, Festus, Ste. Genevieve, Perryville, Jackson, Cape Girardeau, Sikeston, Poplar Bluff...
Thomas Smugala
3 min read
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