The women whom I love and admire for their strength and grace did not get that way because shit worked out. They got that way because shit went wrong, and they handled it in a thousand different ways on a thousand different days, but they handled it. -Elizabeth Gilbert I am currently listening to the podcast We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle. This has been a season of Jen Theisen telling herself she can do hard things. I hear myself saying I can do hard things throughout the day. Some days, I am speaking in my head. On …

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 Prenuptial Agreements 10 Chalice of Mercy 12 Ways to truly say, “Thanks, Mom.” 14 Spring into Fashion! 16 The Eye in Athletics and Beyond 18 Talking to Our Kids …

By Katie McKy Mother’s Day is coming and “World’s Best Mom” t-shirts and coffee mugs will sell well. Buying such a generic gift is quick and easy, but it won’t convey the depth of your gratitude. Now, unpacking your gratitude for your mom isn’t easy for several reasons. One: How do you truly thank someone for cleaning your bottom thousands of times? Then there are the long-forgotten minutiae of motherhood, like the countless times your mother wrestled your wriggling feet while she tried to adjust your socks so they were just so. Two: Revisiting all your mother did for you …

COMING HOME By Rosamunde Pilcher Book Review by Maureen Therou Don’t let the length of this novel scare you, if you pick it up to read; it is well worth the time spent. With our world in turmoil, it was wonderful for me to put myself in a very different world – an era when people took the time to spend with each other, when life was slower. The story takes place in Cornwall, England, pre- and post-WWII. It follows Judith Dunbar from the tender age of fourteen, when she attends boarding school, until adulthood. It was very interesting how …

Happy Spring to all of you and your loved ones. Spring means fresh starts, longer days and growth; those are all reasons for celebration. I love the days that I can be out harvesting Allium tricoccum (commonly called Ramps). I chose these recipes as a representation of spring. These would be great for a picnic in Phoenix Park or in your backyard, enjoyed under the sun. Please feel free to share your favorite lemon meringue pie recipe on our Facebook page! ~Bon Apetit, Lanette Lemon Meringue Pie Adopted from Betty Crocker INGREDIENTS 1 pie crust baked per instructions Filling 3 …

Exciting times here at 5ive. We are working to reignite not only the magazine but the cause. Stay tuned for new activities and events focused on our mission. We welcome new advertisers and appreciate those with us from the beginning. Without their support, we do not exist. There is so much to celebrate. My amazing friends, I choose to celebrate everything big and small in this next season of my life. When faced with adverse and challenging events, we realize the mettle of our character; thus emerges who we indeed are as a person. The most difficult circumstances have promoted …

Metalsmith Liz A local artist turns to teaching too. You can work on your creative muscle, from your childhood on, until the cognitive equivalent of biceps and pecs pop like the rocks. That’s what Liz Stingl, preferably known as Metalsmith Liz, did, for she was born into a creative family. Her mother is an accomplished seamstress and her father does pastels portraitures and stain-glass. So, Metalsmith Liz was raised in a creative space by creative parents. “I am grateful that I had constant art supplies at my fingertips and went to many art fairs. I have always loved art. When …

Happy New Year, and welcome to new beginnings. For my culinary new year, I am finally experimenting with an Instant Pot. My friends started their Instant Pot journey a few years ago, and I purchased a sous vie (which I love). They shared recipes and tales of epicurean success, all the while I was convinced I did not need another bulky appliance. Last year, my oldest daughter received one as a gift, and we started experimenting with it together. I didn’t realize what a one-pot wonder this electric contraption can be due to its old-fashioned pressure cooking technique. I have …

Happy February! I hope all of you are settling into 2022. In the evolution of 5ive, so too has been the evolution of the fabulous five, aka my five beautiful children. In the last editorial, I was brutally honest and shared (courtesy of one of my favorite authors, Jen Hatmaker) that “my script has been flipped” and all that comes along with our scripts being flipped. Many thanks to all of you who have been incredibly supportive and compassionate during this challenging season. Over the past months, I do not know how I got from point A to point B …

Yesterday, I woke up to my roommates blaring music. Creighton was playing Xavier, and my roommates were preparing to participate in festivities starting at 8:00 a.m. After a chaotic week of school and a full day of clinical rotations ahead of me, I had been looking forward to sleeping in. I also happened to wake up to a lovely stye in my eye (totally unrelated, but it adds to the annoyance of the day). Grumpy Grace rarely makes an appearance, but when she does, watch out. The sass is real. My roommates were excited about the basketball game. They had …