Resiliency in the Face of Change

If change is inevitable, then how can we use it to our advantage?

Where is SFM Growing and Why

For a dozen years, Simply Family Magazine has created a link between families and this community we call home. In 2020, we're expanding our pages in a way that has Family becoming one piece of a larger, more whole-community, puzzle.

ZooMontana: Leaping Ahead

In the culmination of eight years of dedicated work, ZooMontana announced this fall that it had earned the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ prestigious accreditation, joining only 238 other zoos and aquariums worldwide who have achieved this elite ranking.

20/20 Vision in 2020

One of the best ways to practically check your vision is to determine what things you can control and influence versus what things you have no control over.

The Joy of OULA at Studio Soul

Discovering the joy of OULA at Studio Soul with Jenna Richter

Battling the Busy

The phrase "culture of busyness" turns up dozens of results on a Google search, with most articles explaining why none of us are really happy with our harried lifestyles. Like a hamster on a wheel, we aren't quite sure how we got here, or how to make the madness stop.

Delicious Delivery

Life is busy, find out for yourself why it might just be worth it to hire local grocery and food delivery services.

More than a Stage

There is a view of mental health and emotions as being completely separate from our physical experience of the world. NONE of the newest research and treatment backs up that view. Our emotional and physical experiences are happening in an intertwined and simultaneous way.

Behind the Social Media Smokescreen

Behind every #blessed there is a life being lived that goes far beyond what is shared on social media. And that's okay.

The Art of Butchering

Montana is a place steeped in a rich history of meat. From cattle ranches to an abundance of wild game, meat has become an integral part of the Montanan lifestyle. The butcher is the “to” in farm-to-table or field-to-table – the link between the producer and the consumer.

Making the Cut: A Guide to Kitchen Knives

A good-quality knife can make all the difference when it comes to food prep. But what constitutes a good kitchen knife and which ones are the best for everyday cooks to use in the kitchen?

Meet the Chef: Austin Stewart

Meet Austin Stewart, executive chef at Buffalo Block at the Rex.

Sara Hollenbeck of High Five Meats

How did a California girl-next-door end up in Big Sky country as the owner and driving force behind Montana’s own High Five Meats? The answer lies down a secluded gravel road in Molt, Montana.

Cook This: Sara’s Burger Pastries

Sara Hollenbeck of High Five Meats shares her favorite go-to recipe that makes mealtime a snap!

January 2020 Fun Finds: In the Cupboard

Set your kitchen up for success in 2020 with January's Fun Finds!

2020 Top Design Trends

Tiff Davidson-Blades of Davidson Home Furnishings & Designs weighs in on the home decor design trends we can expect to see in 2020.

It’s Time to Get Organized in 2020

Use the dreary winter weather to get organized this January; 30 minutes a day can be a total organizational game changer!

Coming Back from Disaster: A Fresh Start

Last winter, while on vacation, local homeowners received a call that no one wants to receive. The fire marshal on the other end of the line stood outside of their home, responding to the fire represent system alarm, watching water gush in from the ceiling.