A Fresh Take on Roadside Markets

Missouri Life’s inaugural year was 1973. We wrote an article on roadside stands back then and we revisited them again in the September 2023 issue. Roadside stands are seeing a comeback. Find out where these stands are and visit one near you.


Taste Something Good While Doing Something Good

This young man makes hand-crafted jams to raise money for Special Olympics as a thank you for how they affected his life. Taste something good—or give as a gift—while doing something good!


Unseating conventional thinking

Once seated on my loaner Soul Seat, I knew I needed to make a couple of adjustments to the height of the lower platform, as well as the upper one, also called “the perch.” After these quick customizations, I was ready to roll. Or not. 


Personality featured in Missouri Magazine that features local restaurants and travel destinations in Missouri

Kansas City’s Master Furniture Maker

Matt Castilleja creates world-class bespoke furniture in the heart of Kansas City.


Made in Missouri: Nobletons Distilling House

A Beaufort distiller makes French-style island spirits from raw sugarcane.


The Snake Bite Church Key

A St. Louis company reimagines the bottle opener.


Lefty’s Bagels Opens in Chesterfield

A brand new bagel shop opens in Chesterfield.


Beautiful Fight Woodworking

Learn how this Springfield couple beat the odds.


Seüf Guitars

Mark (top) and Shaun Penechar also play in two bands together, Scouts and Doubledrag.


Made in Missouri: 5Gen Salsa

A hint of heat and tradition create award-winning salsas and bloody mary mix.