This has been a year no one could have expected and certainly no one wished for. It can be hard to look at that and think there's anything good to take out of this year. We’re blessed to say that, through the chaos, we both found some unexpected but welcome paths forward, even if it’s not what we expected.
Read MoreThis year, we decided to support folks who are close to home and in a way that we can have full control over where each dollar is spent. We landed on teachers who, in the best of times, are not getting enough support, pay, etc. This year, we’re asking the world of them, with zero incentive, and they are showing up big time. So, we looked at how we can directly support them now and in the back half of the school year.
Read MoreThere are few people throughout Wisconsin that don’t have a story about a trip “up north”. Charlotte grew up just about 30 miles south of where Hwy 8 cuts across the state, so she considers herself a bit of an expert of the areas surrounding Three Lakes. Here are her suggestions and pro tips:
Read MoreWe all have different opinions about Valentine’s Day, but we can all probably agree that there’s room to share the love. So whether you celebrate Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day, Singles Awareness Day, or nothing at all, we encourage you to share affection with those you love the most.
Read MoreThere is a serenity about being out on the quieter, snow-covered trails that is hard to find otherwise. And we are lucky to have a ton of local trails on which to go wandering, so it’s hard to choose a favorite. Here are a few of my top picks right around the Milwaukee area.
Read MoreThe pressure to reflect and properly store those big memories can seem overwhelming and take an abundance of energy. I prefer to spend that energy looking forward. In place of resolutions, I like to spend some time creating order to kick off the new year on a clean slate. Here are a few ways in which you can “clean up” your everyday life to head into 2020 with a clear mind.
Read MoreA girls’ weekend is sometimes very necessary. I've learned is that it is less important where you go and more important that everyone enjoys themselves and gets whatever they are looking for out of the time together – connection, relaxation, support, etc. There are plenty of other ways to make the weekend affordable, memorable, and just a little more special.
Read MoreDo you remember summer as a kid? Those summer days seemed endless and I never truly understood the luxury of being able to enjoy them without schedules, stress, or the Sunday scaries. This summer, I made a point to revisit that youthful summer feeling as much as possible and I made sure to let my natural curiosity lead me to some new adventures. Here are a few of my favorite new discoveries of Summer 2019.
Read MoreSometimes a vacation is just what you need. I'm lucky that I found out early that travel is my personal cure for the mundane and I make a point to do it often. Traveling to new destinations inspires my passion and creativity that linger long after the trip is over.
Read MoreHiking” for me is a relatively new concept. I never once remember as a child going hiking or having that word be part of my vocabulary. When I got older and friends would talk about going hiking, I’d immediately nope out of that situation and find something more appealing to do. Even now, despite going on many excursions that are considered “hikes” on a regular basis, I still get that gut sinking feeling whenever I hear that word. I decided to do some self-reflection about why hiking gives me such a visceral reaction.
Read MoreMuch like I believe we should be connected to the food that we eat and the earth where we plant our feet, I think it’s important to be connected to the people who make our world turn. If you’re part of our community, you likely agree that some of the best trips around the sun include lake days and cabin weekends and Friday fish frys and Old Fashioneds.
Read MoreAnyone who looks at my cube at work or around my apartment can immediately tell that I love making lists. Since the big 3-0 is coming up in 2020, my friend and I each created a 30 before 30 list - 30 things we want to do before we turn 30 next year. Here are 5 items on my list that embody the spirit of doNorth.
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