Passing of the Baton: ZooMontana Wolverine to Predict Super Bowl LV

Ozzy the Grizzly Bear passes the baton of Super Bowl winner predicting to fellow ZooMontana resident, Sid the Wolverine.

NOVA Announces Virtual For the Love of the Arts Fundraiser

NOVA Center for the Performing Arts is taking their annual fundraiser, For the Love of the Arts to Zoom this year.

Virtual Auditions for Romeo & Juliet | Backyard Theatre

Backyard Theatre is holding virtual auditions for Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet, find out how!

Billings Public Library Re-Opens to Public Ahead of Schedule

Instead of the initial March 8 re-opening plan, Billings Public Library shifts gears to a February 1 re-opening to the public (with some restrictions still in place).

YVAS Valentine’s Purrrfect Gift Basket Raffle

Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter has the purrrfect solution to your Valentine's Day gift giving conundrum!

The Hometown Bride Wedding Fair | Feb 7

Plan for your big day with the Hometown Bride Wedding Fair, showcasing 2021 spring wedding designs from all the top designers, plus vendors for every detail, expert presentations (with Q&A), and ...

NOVA Announces Beatles Music Appreciation and Writing Classes for Kids

NOVA Center for the Performing Arts is offering two virtual classes starting in January. Beatles Appreciation and a Pandemic-impact writing class.

Billings Chamber Names 2020 Agricultural Excellence Award Winner

Karen Yost is named Billings Chamber 2020 Agricultural Excellence Award Winner.

Loving our Community, Loving our Neighbors

We're more committed to local than ever, and we hope you will be too. We are so fortunate to call South Central Montana home. Let's actively love our community, love our neighbors, and hope for a brig...

Finite Disappointment, Infinite Hope

Our honor at Simply Local Magazine is to continue providing our readers with thought-provoking, encouraging articles to help you live your best lives right here (no matter the circumstances). Thank yo...

An Ultra-Useful Laundry Room: 4 Foundational Tips

In today’s world, how can we design a laundry room to best suit our needs? To me, four things stand out as the foundation for creating the best space possible: location, utility, storage, and (of cour...

At Home with Realtor Alicia Donovan

For those in real estate, buying and selling homes is all in a day’s work. Armed with firsthand knowledge and expertise in the industry, local realtor Alicia Donovan and husband Quinn share their...

Life Below the Freezing Point

Ever wonder what's happening beneath the frozen surfaces during winter? Like, where did everybody go? Turns out, not far.

Curried Sweet Potato Soup

This creamy and fragrant soup is the perfect comfort food.

Soup’s On at Lucky’s Ramen Noodles

Lucky’s Ramen Noodles in Shiloh Commons invites Montanans to discover the glory of Ramen as it was meant to be served, while also serving many different types of noodle dishes.

Le Fournil Offers a Taste of France in Billings

In late 2017, François Morin followed his passion and opened Le Fournil, an artisnal French bakery.

Bake This: French Baguettes

With a crunchy crust and a chewy, soft crumb, this French baguette will have you saying more, please, as soon as you taste it.

The Gift of Community

Motherhood can be lonely, even though moms are almost never alone. The camaraderie of other moms is the perfect medicine to make it through the hard days.

Four O Six Nannies: Connecting Montana Families with the Care they Need

How does a Montana parent locate a passionate, reliable, honest, carefully-vetted person to watch their kids? This is where your Big Sky neighbor, Karissa Erickson of Four O Six Nannies, comes into pl...

Hindsight is 2020

Though 2020 might have come through like a wrecking ball, there were some changes that were ultimately for the better; hindsight is 20/20, after all.

Essential Life Skills at Every Age & Stage

There are lessons to be learned in every age and stage, skills to be taught that will ultimately prepare our precious beings for life out in the world. Along the way, before they leave the nest, these...

Filling the Emotional Toolbox

Model >>> Engage >>> Exercise Independence

5 Ways to G.U.A.R.D. Your Heart

What good is a healthy body without a healthy mind? While you think of ways to build your strength, build your endurance, build healthy physical habits, here are five ways to guard your heart and ment...

Ice, Ice Baby: Hike to Frozen Palisade Falls

Just when you think that a waterfall couldn't be any more magical, it freezes. Experience this awe-inspiring beauty at Palisade Falls.

Enneagram 101

Your crash course in Enneagram Personality Tests.

Ask The Author: Katie (KJ) Backer

Getting to know local author KJ Backer who has published three books in her popular, adult fantasy series.

SLM Book Club: '84, Charing Cross Road' | December 2020 Pick

Pick up your copy of '84, Charing Cross Road' and let's discuss! (In the meantime, see what Lindsay has to say and peruse her gift guide for the bookworms on your gift list!)

A Love of Local Drives Simply Local Marketplace

Introducing Simply Local Marketplace, a retail boutique featuring the works and goods of local makers and artists. Shop local!

Extending Small Business Saturday to Every Day

Get in the spirit of supporting local businesses every day with Billings Chamber's Keep the Cheer Here campaign!

Billings-Based Podcasts

Experience the unique sounds around town with these Billings-based podcasts!

Getting to Know Dr. Heather Hansen

Get to know Dr. Heather Hansen, regional expert in pediatric orthopedic care. at Ortho Montana and St. Vincent Healthcare.