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Lake Minnetonka Lifestyle is in the business of connecting local businesses with the Lake Minnetonka community by direct mailing and digitally providing a high quality, luxury-focused publication to the most affluent home owners on a monthly basis.

12/10/2025

The holidays are here, and to make sure your season stays merry and bright, we’re helping out with the gift list.🎁✨ So, forget the stress of holiday shopping. We’ve rounded up fun, festive ideas for every personality. And the best part? These gifts are local finds, so not only are you supporting the community, you don’t have to go far to score the perfect gift for everyone on your list.

From lake-life essentials and stylish holiday attire to cozy treats for homebodies, foodie-approved goodies, and even something for your four-legged family members, we’ve got you covered. ‘Tis the season to deck the halls, stuff the stockings, and snag gifts that actually get used (and loved)!

👉Get the full Holiday Gift Guide with the link in bio or follow the link: citylifestyle.com/articles/holiday-gift-guide-53

12/08/2025

🎄❄️It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas, especially now since Excelsior’s main street has between 20 and 25 new residents, each of them waiting anxiously for a visit from you and a few ornaments that you won’t be needing. I am talking about the small, 3-to-5-foot balsam trees that “with your help” will be decorated by the public, bagged and tied up by volunteers of the , and then delivered by the to a formerly homeless Veteran and his family!

✨In 1996, a group of people from the and the Excelsior Fire District gathered at a coffee shop on Oak Street in Excelsior to talk about a way to give Christmas trees to those in need. That was the beginning of the “Giving Tree Project” 29 years ago.

👉Read the full story and see how you can participate in the Giving Tree Project with the link in bio or follow the link: citylifestyle.com/articles/a-little-tree-a-big-difference

Photography and article by Rebecca Hahn

12/04/2025

✨The Second Annual Wayzata Design District Holiday Market is this Saturday, December 6th from 10am–5pm!

Enjoy a day of shopping, holiday festivities, and enter to win a gift at each of the nine shops that make up the ! Stroll Wayzata’s Lake Street, discover design inspiration, thoughtful gifts, and plenty of seasonal cheer at your favorite boutiques and home décor shops.🎁

12/02/2025

✨Our Holiday & Giving issue has landed and is packed with gift ideas, festive fun, feel-good stories, and local magic that’ll make your season sparkle bright. So grab your cocoa, cue the twinkle lights, and dive into all the great stories this month:

🎁Holiday Gift Guide: We’ve rounded up perfect picks for everyone on your list!

🎄A Little Tree, A Big Difference: How “The Giving Tree Project” in Excelsior is delivering holiday cheer to veterans and families in need

🥧🍲Taste of the Holidays: We asked our partners to share their most-loved holiday recipes—and the dishes are as heartwarming as they are delicious.

❄️Minnesota Winters Meet Their Match: How Permanent Coating Solutions keeps your floors, vehicles, and garage looking new for decades

🎉Good Holiday Party Vibes: Embrace the season with these holiday party tips and tricks

☃️In this month’s Life Minded column, “Holidaze,” Jen reminds us to block off time for holiday magic and pencil in some joy this December.

And, as always, we let you know about great events happening around the Lake, the latest local business news in our Business Monthly, and who was out around town with our City Scene!

👉 See all the stories inside and read the full issue with the link in bio or at: citylifestyle.com/lakeminnetonka/issues/2025-12

12/01/2025

We can’t wait!✨Plus, we know Mary Lou Fox, aka Foxie or Nana, owner Debbie Slusar’s mother-in-law will be serving up one of their family-favorite holiday traditions: Pizzelle cookies — an authentic Italian cookie in red, white, and green. So good!😍

11/30/2025

When Andrea Cruz-Babcock arrived in the United States in 1999, she came with a dream shared by many: the hope of building a better life. But her journey didn’t follow a straight path, nor was it handed to her. Instead, Andrea carved her own way: one that started in a tiny shed in Mexico and led to the creation of The Art of Cleaning, a standout cleaning service in Minnesota known not just for sparkling results, but for the heart behind the work.❤️

Andrea and her team offer a full range of cleaning services, from residential and commercial cleanings to move-in/move-out services, home staging and more. They are especially known for accommodating same-day appointments. “I’m not a 9-to-5 business owner,” Andrea says. “If a client texts me at 11 p.m. or 3 a.m., I’ll answer. I’ve done it. Because to me, this isn’t just a service – it’s a relationship.”

🙌But what truly sets Andrea’s business apart is the deep emotional investment she and her team bring to every job and how they give back through their community outreach service, Cleaning for a Cause, which provides pro bono cleaning services to individuals facing illness, hardship or other challenges.

“We never ask questions,” she explains. “If someone needs help, and a client connects us to them, we go. No charge, no expectations. Just help.”

👉Read Andrea’s inspiring journey with the link in bio or follow the link: citylifestyle.com/articles/from-humble-beginnings-to-heartfelt-impact

11/26/2025

🦃We’ve got a holiday hot take this Thanksgiving in Jen’s latest Life Minded column! Jen talks about the real star of this holiday — the sides. Along with the drama, the nostalgia, the quirks, and a heartfelt reminder that the holiday table isn’t about perfection — it’s about the people (and the pie).🥧🥰

👉So pass the sides this Thanksgiving and read Jen’s full column “Let’s Talk Turkey” with the link in bio or citylifestyle.com/articles/life-minded-48

11/25/2025

This season brings out philanthropic energy in all of us. But for Claudia Lacy, director of , and a small group of dedicated volunteers, there is no such season. Their season is 365 days a year.✨

Nestled in a cozy cabin on the lake, The Langdon is so much more than a store. Since opening in 2014, Claudia and a devoted team of volunteers have turned a simple idea into a ripple effect of impact, donating proceeds to more than 250 nonprofit organizations.🙌

Open the first seven days of each month, the Langdon has a treasure trove of items from fine China, clothing, luxury handbags, jewelry, furniture, art, and unique décor. The remaining three weeks of each month are devoted to outreach projects of every ilk. Claudia and her team’s stories are endless and incredibly inspiring.

Whether you’re donating heirlooms, hunting for hidden gems, or looking for a feel-good field trip, The Langdon delivers. And trust us — it’s worth the drive.💙

👉 Read the full story with the link in bio or at: citylifestyle.com/articles/the-store-on-the-shore-that-does-so-much-more

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11/22/2025

💛When a local salon owner helped a woman facing cancer feel beautiful for her son’s wedding, she had no idea that moment would change her life — and spark a nonprofit that now provides free wigs to cancer patients across the country.

Meet Carolyn Anderson, owner of and the heart behind Angel Hair , and the incredible ripple effect of one act of kindness.

✨Read the powerful story with the link in bio or at citylifestyle.com/articles/locks-of-love

Photography by Rebecca Hahn

11/17/2025

As we head into the holiday season, taking the time to declutter and organize your home can do more for your mental health and stress levels than you may realize. It can also be a huge boost to your local nonprofits.

But finding the time and willpower to clean out parts of your home isn’t always easy, and deciding what stays and what goes can be even harder. That’s where advice and support from Valerie Ruha, owner of , comes in handy.

Valerie founded Very Organized nearly three years ago with the goal of helping people simplify and organize their spaces. She specializes in residential organizing, life transitions, cognitive and neurodivergent support, home libraries and collections, and project management.

“I just love helping people get organized, declutter, and find some peace in their homes that they might not otherwise be able to do themselves,” she says.

And Valerie says November is a great time of year to take a breather from the busy summer to declutter or offload some items before the holidays fully set in.

👉See how Valerie can help you get organized this holiday season and read the full story with the link in bio or follow the link: citylifestyle.com/articles/tis-the-season-to-tidy-up-and-give-back

11/14/2025

🙌It’s the season of service, and if you, friends, family, and kids are looking for ways to give back - we’ve got you covered!

❤️From food drives and pet cuddles to community events, here are fantastic local organizations where you can help and make a difference:

👉Get more details and read the full story with the link in bio or at citylifestyle.com/articles/season-of-service

11/11/2025

✨🧖‍♀️Treat yourself and give back this holiday season.✨ is all about helping you relax and giving back to the community.

“Supporting our community is at the heart of Spavia. We regularly contribute to silent auctions, local school fundraisers, and nonprofit initiatives by donating spa packages and gift cards,” says Cristina Nolte, owner of Spavia Day Spa in Minnetonka. “We also partner with our local Chambers of Commerce to help strengthen the communities we serve. Beyond donations, our team loves to show up—whether that’s providing chair massage at races, volunteering at local events, or hosting special wellness initiatives in our spa to raise awareness and support causes that matter.”

Since opening their doors in 2005, Spavia has taken their mission of giving back to heart, and they continue to make a positive difference every day and encourage others to do the same. “Spavia is there to uplift and recenter the community just as we do for our guests inside the spa,” says Cristina.

So in the hustle and bustle of the busy holiday season, feel guilt-free when you spend a day at Spavia—knowing that you aren’t just taking care of yourself, you are helping to nurture the community.

👉 Read the full story with the link in bio or at: citylifestyle.com/articles/a-spa-doing-good-2

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