Madison’s newest bookstore, Ink and Ivy, is a new chapter in Shannon and Eden Andersen’s artfully crafted storybook. Nestled in a romantic Tudor Revival storefront on Regent Street, this book boutique’s charm is impossible to miss. A sign out front proclaims: “Books + Autumn = Peak Gilmore Girls Energy. ReadContinue Reading
How one Wisconsin flower farmer is honoring her grandparents’ legacy while building a movement for rural women in agriculture There’s something about inheriting a legacy that changes you. Not the kind that comes in a mahogany box with silverware you’ll never use, but the kind that lives in your bonesContinue Reading
In a world that often feels too fast and too disconnected, the SUN (Seniors United for Nutrition) Program in Avoca, WI is a quiet reminder of the beauty in small, consistent acts of care. For decades, SUN has provided more than just meals—it has served companionship, nourishment, and reassurance to seniors across IowaContinue Reading
How Inspire Martial Arts & Best Kids Parkour is expanding with a mission to empower local youth When kids walk into Inspire Martial Arts & Stoughton’s Best Parkour, they aren’t just learning to kick, climb, or vault. They’re building the confidence and life skills that make them bully-proof. Early 2026,Continue Reading
For a long time, I lived a life that looked successful from the outside. I followed the traditional path, built a solid career in corporate, and hit the expected milestones: promotions, good reviews, steady paychecks. On paper, I was doing everything right. But deep down, something was missing. The shiftContinue Reading
Every season, I look for ways to slow down and reconnect with my two boys. The Driftless offers us more than entertainment — it gives us chances to explore, to wonder, and to grow together. Out here, the hills and valleys, the fields and farms, the quaint little towns tuckedContinue Reading
We all have to start somewhere. For me, it started with a spark—one that was lit during the Brava 2025 Women to Watch event, an evening that not only celebrated changemakers but quietly ushered in a shift in my own sense of purpose. I’ve always wanted to help. To makeContinue Reading
A Soldier’s Return to Green Coulee In 1896, a lone Civil War veteran, making his way back home to his farm located in what is now Onalaska, WI., was one of many war weary soldiers coming home. I imagine he sought solace returning, to the fragrant fields, to the warmth ofContinue Reading
When I was pregnant with my first child, I had the sinking feeling that my days of hiking, adventure and outdoorsy living, were coming to a rapid and premature end. I couldn’t really wrap my head around the idea of doing much outdoors with a baby in tow, but IContinue Reading