The brokenhearted are the bravest among us. They dared to love. –Brené Brown Hello, my sweet friends. I hope that you are enjoying this gorgeous summer that Central Wisconsin has served us. As I write this, I am still in the flannel I sported all weekend at Country Jam—enjoying a late-in-the-day coffee, as I just spent the last two hours looking for my readers (finally breaking down, running out to buy a new pair), only to find the glasses I was looking for on my head. That, my dear, is a bath of vulnerability, truth, and a splash of ADHD. …

With an emphasis on equilibrium and personal growth, 5ive for Women encourages the on-the-go gal to pause for self-nurturing, through insightful articles and thought-provoking features – supporting the not-so-simple balance between faith, family, friends, fitness, and finance. At 5ive, we are advocates of healthy priorities and fitness for life, while striving to motivate, energize and inspire camaraderie of the Chippewa Valley sisterhood. VIEW THIS ISSUE [ in this issue ] 8 The Importance of Fitness in My Daily Routine 10 Touched By An Angel 12 The Gentle Giants of Priory Farms 14 Fun with Friends in the Valley and Beyond …

After you By JoJo Moyes Book Review by Maureen Therou I read Moyes book Me Before You a couple of years ago, then saw the movie. Now Moyes has written a sequel called After You. I totally loved Louisa Clark after the first book, and I was even more impressed with her character in After You. This is a novel about coming through grief after the one you love has died. Sounds rather depressing, but Moyes has a way of making you chuckle throughout the entire book. You travel with Louisa as she takes on a troubled teen, Lily, an …

Summer in the Midwest is all about being outdoors. We love grilling, going to outdoor music venues, being on the water, hiking, visiting farmers markets and enjoying fresh epicurean delights via foraging or our own garden. I particularly love blueberry picking. If you have never tried it, put in on your bucket list. These recipes are from my sous chef Emma. Plan a picnic on your boat or in your backyard and enjoy our Midwest summers! Bon Appetit, Lanette Street Corn Appetizer INGREDIENTS • 16 ounces cream cheese • ½ cup sour cream • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice • …

By Katie McKy Becoming your best self is never easy. It’s never a straight, paved road. Fortunately, you’re not alone. There are women in the Chippewa Valley who can blaze your way, marking your turns and explaining why you are making them. If you need a savvy woman to guide you in estate planning, contact Maggie McLoone of Weld Riley, S.C. or call her colleague Jennifer Brown, who practices family law, for help with many family issues. Need some savvy in investing? Tap Katie Noe of River Prairie Wealth Partners. Want to know your options for looking your best? Call …

You asked me If I ever stood up for anything. Yeah, I stood up for my life. –Tina Turner It sounds a bit cliché. Believe me, I know. When I started to think about this issue, I got all the quotes. You know the ones: So far, you have lived through 100 percent of your worst days. Position yourself to succeed by doing things that rejuvenate you. Do your best, and let the rest go. Be yourself, everyone else is taken (Oscar Wilde). Sound advice. However, it made me want to chuck the computer across the room. No offense to …

With an emphasis on equilibrium and personal growth, 5ive for Women encourages the on-the-go gal to pause for self-nurturing, through insightful articles and thought-provoking features – supporting the not-so-simple balance between faith, family, friends, fitness, and finance. At 5ive, we are advocates of healthy priorities and fitness for life, while striving to motivate, energize and inspire camaraderie of the Chippewa Valley sisterhood. VIEW THIS ISSUE [ in this issue ] 8 Taking Control and Enforcing Court Orders 9 Being Your Best Self Includes a Thorough Estate Plan 10 5 Women Helping Women to be Their Best Selves 12 Get Outside …

Less spent on THE DAY can mean much more for days ahead. By Katie McKy I recently attended a wedding where the bride and groom traveled in a royal-looking carriage pulled by two white horses with glittering harnesses. It took them to a wedding venue overlooking Lake Geneva. A band? Of course. Catered? Naturally. The cake? It looked like it was decorated by the Fabergé egg folks. The décor? Pretty enough to make Martha Stewart say, “It’s a good thing.” Photographers? Two. A week later, after their honeymoon which cost thousands more, they tromped up four flights of stairs to …

Mickey Judkins of Details and detailsdirect.com By Katie McKy In 2020, 5ive for Women profiled three Chippewa Valley businesswomen to see how they were adapting to the changing conditions of the pandemic. Mickey Judkins, founder and owner of Details and detailsdirect.com, was one of them. Details in 2020 Judkins closed Details on Water Street for about two months when the pandemic began, but continued shipping online orders from the Details website, detailsdirect.com. Judkins had done e-commerce through her website since 1995, and that allowed her to survive financially when a major portion of her business, the brick and motor retailing, …

I am so “eggs-cited” for spring and Easter. So many new chapters are being written in our family story. Our daughter is getting married in June, and what is better than brunch? Well, brunch with breakfast dessert, of course. Breakfast burritos are a great thing to have in your freezer. I folded them as pockets, so you can pop them on your toaster to heat up and crisp the outside. I paired it with my grandmother’s “special dessert” which pays homage to meringues. I’ve included my favorite tea, but you could go with a latte or mimosa! Bon Apetit, Lanette …