Treasure Valley

Oh, do we love our pets! We love em’ every day, but today is the official National Pet Day, so let’s be a little extra—why the hell not?! The Top 2 ways to celebrate are to adopt a new pet and/or to pamper the pets we have :)

This $2.4 million home is for sale in Meridian, and you just won’t even believe your eyes ­– it’s incredible. It also has some history that will blow your mind. This home was built in 2006 … and let me just say … it was definitely not worth $2.4 million back then. In fact, just 10 years ago (2012), it was listed at $641,500.

With the better weather, more and more Idahoans are getting outside and enjoying the limitless things to do in this beautiful Gem state, and I’ve heard in many of my own recent conversations that people are actively looking for some great hiking trails that aren’t difficult and are especially good for dogs.

Who doesn’t love some good southern food? Or should I say … soul food? I’m talkin’ cast-iron skillets, grits, cornbread, and the most mouthwatering pull-apart meat you’ve ever had in your life.

Every name has a story. Idaho, the Treasure Valley and surrounding cities all have namesake stories behind them that are unique and interesting.

One thing I absolutely love about living in the Boise area is that we get to fully experience all four seasons. And the running joke is … sometimes we get to experience all four of those seasons in the same day. Like most comedy, it’s only funny because it’s true.

One of Idaho's most famous TV locations is haunted but according to Stacker.com it is not Idaho's Old Penitentiary like myself and many others would have thought. It also is not an old mining 'ghost town' that would have been my second guess. Nope it is a...

Treasure Valley Charters and School Districts are in the Top 10 Highest Paying School Districts in Idaho. Teacher salaries have been fluctuating drastically over the last 2 years, for obvious reasons, but according to Idaho Education News and EastIdahoNews.com, K-12 teacher salaries in Idaho are hitting higher averages than ever before.

What area is top in the Boise metro / Treasure Valley area? Scroll to check out the top 10 cities for real-estate in the area with the average recent home price and the price change over the past year.

The right Bloody Mary can be an entire meal if done right and I have been on the hunt for the best Bloody Mary in the Treasure Valley. I know a lot of people use it for a hangover cure, I just like how they taste. Here are a few faves that I have found in my search.