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Welcome to the Hello Meridian blog — your go-to source for all things Treasure Valley & Idaho! From exclusive interviews and community spotlights to can’t-miss events, small business features, and family-friendly fun, we’re here to keep you connected to the heart of the Treasure Valley. Explore local insights, discover hidden gems, and stay up-to-date with what’s happening in Meridian and beyond.

Natalie Plummer 7/1/26 Natalie Plummer 7/1/26

Somewhere along the way, many forgot that patriotism belongs to all of us

I’ve found that people are surprised how deeply patriotic I am. Perhaps it's that I don’t adhere to either of the current parties that are offered. Perhaps it's that I am a feminist who wants equality for women. Or that I am an ally for those who love or identify differently than me. Though for me, those are some of the most patriotic parts of myself. Fighting for rights and stepping out of a box created to simplify and streamline thought. What’s more American than that?

Emily . 6/12/26 Emily . 6/12/26

Oxytocin Summer

The summer scaries have hit, and I’m wanting to do things a little differently. I’ve made a plan for a more regulated nervous system this summer. Some of you know it’s been a year of slowing down. Breaking out of the machine.

Emily . 5/18/26 Emily . 5/18/26

SAVE THIS FOR YOUR NEXT WEEKEND TRIP!

After more than a decade of showing people Idaho, I really think it’s time the rest of the country understood just how good the Treasure Valley is for a vacation. And my favorite kind of trip? An elevated girls weekend.

Emily . 5/15/26 Emily . 5/15/26

The Boise Post is Officially Open

Located at the top of the new AC Hotel Boise Downtown and Element Boise Downtown, it’s now the highest rooftop restaurant and bar in Boise with views overlooking downtown and the foothills.

Emily . 5/11/26 Emily . 5/11/26

25 Years

Today is Shane’s and my 25th wedding anniversary. I have rewritten this caption a million times. I don’t know how to summarize what it feels like to be married to the best person I’ve ever known.

Natalie Plummer 4/23/26 Natalie Plummer 4/23/26

What “The Perfect Mother Myth” teaches all women.

Each year, I’ve made it a tradition to write a journal entry reflecting on what I’m learning in that current season of motherhood. Today, I decided to write to my past self and to anyone else who might need to hear it.