Monday, April 27, 2026

Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*

Funding aims to fill storefronts: Downtown Association of Fairbanks is offering up to $5,000 for restaurants and up to $3,000 for other new downtown businesses, with a total of $25,000 available and contracts required -- get all the details.

Decades-long vision realized: UAF’s Walt and Marita Babula Planetarium celebrated opening on April 25, and regular programming is expected to begin today, making it the state’s largest of its kind with 65 seats -- get all the opening details.

Modernizing base entry infrastructure: Gaffney Gate construction at Fort Wainwright began April 20, rerouting access this summer, with small personal vehicles using the commercial entrance and upgrades expected to wrap up by June 1 -- get all the project details.

The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy.*

Retirees are making moves: After gold's best year in nearly five decades, more folks than ever are moving part of their savings into precious metals. Not all of it... just enough to hedge against inflation. AHG put together a free guide that explains how it works -- grab your copy here.*

Winter skin, solved: Between cold snaps and indoor heat, skin gets cranky. Borealis Med Spa stocks pro-grade lines like ZO, SkinMedica, and Nutrafol, and pairs them with consults and treatments for real-life routines, delivering results without guesswork. A steady Fairbanks standby when your face needs extra TLC.

Morning fuel, sorted: Bucko's Coffee hits that sweet spot between fast and friendly, with espresso that wakes you up like the sun finally deciding to show and easy grab-and-go breakfast to match. Put it in your weekday routine when you’ve got places to be and mittens on.

Alaska-grown pantry upgrade: Everything at The Roaming Root Cellar is made or grown in Alaska, so grabbing veggies, meat, dairy, and small-batch goodies here feels like a vote for your neighbors. Swing by when your fridge is looking bleak and let their local-first shelves rescue dinner, snacks, and gift obligations in one stop.

The slower you walk, the more it works: Tai Chi walking is trending online. Turns out it's centuries old — slow deliberate steps, paced breath, attention on the body. Thirty minutes a day burns fat, lifts your mood, and builds balance. No gym, no treadmill, no pounding on the joints. Take the quick quiz to see if it fits, then use code BASELOCAL for a discount on the coaching plan. *See how it works →

Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old).*See what it covers →

Selling your house doesn't have to take months: If you need to sell quickly — because you're downsizing, relocating, or just ready to close this chapter — Liz helps seniors sell their houses fast. As-is. No repairs, no showings, no drawn-out back-and-forth. You pick the closing date. *See how it works →

Unknown-number calls aren't random: Scammers don't just pick numbers out of a hat. They pay data brokers a few bucks and get everything they need to harass you, trick you, rob you, or steal your identity outright. Incogni removes all of your personal info from these data broker sites and keeps an eye out to make sure it stays gone for good. *Get protected →

For women who've been feeling off for years: The fatigue, the weight creeping up, the mood swings, the sleep that won't hold. Turns out most of those "it's just aging" problems are actually caused by hormones, and proper HRT can get you back to feeling like yourself. The catch? You can't get it without a full hormone panel and a doctor who understands what those numbers mean. Most women never get either, but Hone Health gives you both. *See how it works →

🎪 Q4 Intro to Circus Arts @ Golden Heart Performing Arts | Tuesday (4/28) at 4:15 PM – Got a kid 7+ who climbs furniture for sport? Enroll them in an intro circus class with juggling, hula hoops, tight wire, partner acrobatics, and aerial arts like trapeze and silks. No experience needed, just curiosity and energy. Confidence, coordination, and blissful exhaustion included.

🎗 Oncology Talking Circle @ Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center | Wednesday (4/29) at 4:30 PM – Take a breath and drop by the monthly Talking Circle at Chief Andrew Isaac, a confidential space for oncology patients. Speak, listen, or simply sit with folks who truly understand. It meets the last Wednesday each month, steady support with no icebreakers, no platitudes.

🎨 Fused Glass Open Studio @ Back to Glass | Thursday (4/30) at 11:00 AM – Swap screen time for kiln time at Carrie’s home studio, where you reserve a seat, pick a project, and she guides you from fusing to slumping to embossing. Play with recycled window glass, frit, and powders, then brag that you upcycled art, not leftovers.

🤝 Coptic Meet Up @ Evergreen Tattoo Company | Friday (5/1) at 1:00 PM – Swing by NBG Studio for a laid-back Coptic meet up, where good company, curious minds, and steady hands are the main supplies. Trade tips, share stories, and maybe show off a project or two, then leave feeling pleasantly accomplished instead of mysteriously tired.

🌙 Kids' Night In @ Fairbanks Children's Museum | Friday (5/1) at 5:30 PM – First Friday just got easier, drop the kids at the Fairbanks Children's Museum for dinner and activities, and reclaim your evening. Hit a date night, wander Downtown's art shows, or sit in your car in blissful silence. They play, you breathe, everybody wins.

🌳 Building with Trees @ The Folk School Fairbanks | Saturday (5/2) at 9:00 AM – Skip the big box lumber aisle and wander the woods to learn what makes a good tree for building, from grain and straightness to ethics and stewardship. No chainsaw heroics, just practical know-how, quiet forest time, and boots you do not mind dirtying.

🛍 5th Annual Mom's DaBomb Bazaar @ Bentley Mall Of Fairbanks | Saturday (5/2) at 10:00 AM – Swing by Bentley Mall for the 5th Annual Mom's DaBomb Bazaar, perfectly timed for Mother's Day. Local makers, artists, and crafters are stocked with legit gifts, handmade treats, and boutique finds. Grab something lovely, then bask in your newly secured favorite child status.

This expansive 6-bed, 4-bath retreat sits on 8 private acres minutes from town, with a 2-car garage and a full backup generator. A bright main level shows vaulted ceilings and a wall of south-facing windows. The primary suite lives like a one-bedroom apartment. A renovated 2-bed MIL unit by Alyeska Builders, a catwalk loft, and a creek add rare versatility.