Getting into the Idaho real estate market can be a unique experience for first-time and experienced buyers. That’s why so many have turned to the option of building their own homes.While the Spotlight team is experienced in selling all forms of real estate, its biggest success has been found in connecting Idaho families with homes built just for them. They’ve helped hundreds get into the homes of their dreams right here in the Treasure Valley.Custom vs. Semi-production? Which Build i...
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I don't know about you, but this past winter in Boise has been awful on my skin. While I already struggle with hormonal acne, the dry Idaho climate has significantly dehydrated my skin. Unsure of how to get my skin under control, I went to none other than SkinOwl's Founder and Owner, Annie Tevelin, to see how she could help!It turns out my skin concerns are one of the most common skin concerns in Idaho, Annie shared while I visited SkinOwl. In conversing with Annie, she's noticed two...
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Looking for a thrill? Or to experience the scenic landscape of the Snake and Salmon rivers? Hammer Down River Excursions is your next must-try Idaho experience! From exhilarating jet boat tours to all-day wanderings through Hells Canyon, you can sit back, take in the sites, and get a glimpse at one of Idaho’s most renown areas.Idaho has some world-class rivers and Hammer Down River Excursions' Owner Homer Brown and his team know how to get you deep into the Idaho canyons with ease. Usi...
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When we aren't working away at creating new seasonal mags, in-touch social content, or testing out the latest restaurants, the Totally Boise team loves to get out into the vast Idaho nature. With hiking trails almost quite literally in our backyards, a river in the heart of town, and mountains just a stone's throw away, we, too, try to take full advantage of everything this land has to offer.What better activity than a picnic with someone you care about - even if that means just me, myse...
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Boise has become a beautiful melting pot of diverse cultures, cuisine, and events over the last century. Since it’s declaration of statehood, Idaho has been a long time destination for those seeking out new homes and opportunity. With that, settlers have brought the cuisine and celebrations of their homelands. Now 130 years later, we are still lucky enough to have such a diverse range of grocery stores, markets, and events that celebrate the customs and flavors of various cultures. In...
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Since 2018, Lemon Tree Co. has surprised and delighted the foodie scene of Boise, and we’ve been fans since day one. Now, four years later, they are debuting their newest location in Harris Ranch.With the expansion of their sandwiches from downtown to East Boise, it’s easier than ever to head in to try their funky menu concoctions for yourself. We were lucky enough to try some of their most popular creative dishes to share with all of you. Lemon Tree Co. In Harris Ranch is Now O...
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New year, new goals. The Commons Climbing Gym in the Boise Bench is welcoming curious novice climbers into their incredible full-service gym. Rock climbing for exercise is a growing trend due to its ability to provide a full-body workout in a short amount of time. If you’ve never climbed before in your life, The Commons is your gym! Named for its mission and passion to create an inclusive and welcoming climbing community in the Treasure Valley, the staff, teachers, and fellow climbers...
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Idaho has become a wedding destination and with much of the local industry bouncing back from the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s the perfect time to start planning your Idaho wedding. We’ve gathered the ultimate list of every Idaho wedding business to help you have the wedding of your dreams. Big or small, extravagant or earthy, these professionals are here to help. Keep reading to find the wedding vendor(s) for your wedding:Boise Bands Ban Mallare Events & Entertainment Boise Liqu...
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Boise and the surrounding Treasure Valley are great for couples and parents raising a family, sure, but it has also become a wonderful place to live if you’re rocking single life. Activities for both happy solo or singles groups are easily found in the area. A study put out by WalletHub in 2021 stated that Boise was one of the top 10 cities to be single and dating out of 182 other cities in the United States. The article also rated Boise with the second-highest rate of single’s gende...
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For Skye Hamilton, it all started with hydrangeas. Many Idahoans collectively agree that the ever beloved ball-shaped flowers that are popular in landscaping designs and floral arrangements are “not possible to grow in the Treasure Valley”. Hamilton has grown an Instagram following - *44.4k in a year - proving that theory wrong. On her platform, she shares how to plan, execute and maintain a vast variety of hydrangeas that are located right on her gorgeous Eagle, Idaho property.As we...
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Boise isn’t the official mountain biking capital of the world, but with over 150 dedicated trails to the downhill sport, it feels like it to us. If you have yet to get into the sport, or are looking at how to get your little ones on the hill, we reached out to local expert, Kim Cross. Cross is a local resident, published writer, and mountain bike enthusiast. I asked Cross how someone could get into mountain biking to enjoy the common Boise activity.Interview with Kim Cross on How to G...
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Photo Rights: Kuna Data Center Facebook Page According to the Kuna Data Center Facebook Page, the company, formerly known as Facebook, is set to break ground on the 960,000 square-foot data center in September, with construction expected to wrap up in 2025. Meta, formerly the Facebook company, announced plans Wednesday to build an $800 million data center in Kuna. “We are thrilled to be breaking ground on our newest data center in Kuna, Idaho. Thank you to all of ...
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From deep dish to thin crust, we love ALL pizza. So of course, we’ve put together a list of all our fave pizza places in the area! Check out our top six picks for the BEST pizza in Boise, Idaho. TotallyBoise lists our favorites and possibly some pizza you haven't heard of. Read more to find out!
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Calling all kids interested in learning game design, cybersecurity, and other digital based STEAM topics! iCode Boise is Treasure Valley’s premier Computer Science focused K -12 school. Spring and Summer breaks are almost here, and iCode is excited to share their lineup of camps being held during those times! Keep scrolling to find classes open for enrollment this Spring and Summer Break! Spring & Summer Break Camps at iCode As a parent, you're probably fam...
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Stretching as far back as our first pioneers, many Black Idahoans have called this state home. This history has been documented and exhibited thanks to the hard working volunteers at the Idaho Black History Museum. Fifth generation Idahoan and operator of the Idaho Black History Museum, Philip, shared “Idaho was a land where Black Americans sought new opportunities (mostly after the abolition of slavery).”But Idaho started seeing more and more Black migrants to the area after th...
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