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 Metalsmith Liz – A local artist turns to teaching 10 2022 – The Year of New Beginnings 12 New Beginnings, Again and Again 14 Six Doable Begin-Agains 16 Flexing …

The Commonalities of Abuse And the Courage to Break Free By Katie McKy   Millions of Americans have watched the video of Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie being stopped and questioned by Moab police officers. A 911 caller reported that Laundrie had struck Petito, which Petito confirmed to one of the officers. That caller said, “The gentleman was slapping the girl…And then we stopped. They ran up and down the sidewalk. He proceeded to hit her, hopped in the car, and they drove off.” In Utah cases involving domestic violence, an arrest or citation is mandatory, but neither happened. What …

Kudos to all the courageous women out there. I certainly have been blessed to know some courageous female role models. If you enjoy the culinary world like I do, what does courageous in the kitchen mean to you? It doesn’t matter if you boil water for mac and cheese or forage your own epicurean delights, all of us can go outside our comfort zone when it comes to food. What’s the worst thing that could happen? You could melt your blender to your stove top, which ignites into an electrical fire 15 minutes before you are hosting playgroup.(true story) Sometimes …

Loving ourselves through the process of owning our story is the bravest thing we will ever do. —Brené Brown The annual courage issue is here, my beautiful reader friends. In these pages, you will meet some amazing women who were courageous to live through and to share their incredible stories. I am honored that each of these women were were willing to share their courageous choices with all of us. This issue has always been my favorite of the year. I get to reflect on all the amazing women in my life. Indulge me. My sweet Grace has grown so …

Do you ever feel like God, or the universe, or whatever else is desperately trying to tell you something? You know, when the same topic gets brought up time and time again with family and friends. Then it comes up again at the grocery store with the checkout clerk, and then while in the dental chair. All right, maybe I am getting a little too specific. Suffice it to say, the theme of mindset has been on my heart lately. Each of us face trials in our everyday lives. It can be as small as getting your car booted in …

A Home That’s Happy…the center of happiness and the building block of your family, no matter where home is! VIEW THIS ISSUE [ in this issue ] 10 The Commonalities of Abuse and the Courage to Break Free 12 You Can Be Courageous! 14 Got Pluck? 16 Perfect Winter Adventures For you and Your Besties 18 Dr. Jill Walks the Walk 20 Making Home Ownership a Reality – Even as a Single Woman! 26 Small House, Big Hearts [ in every issue ] Editor’s Note – News from Jen Theisen Energize – Feed My People On the Scene – Out …

A Home That’s Happy…the center of happiness and the building block of your family, no matter where home is! VIEW THIS ISSUE [ in this issue ] 8 Difference Makers ~ The Stories of Four Chippewa Valley Attorneys 10 Funtabulous Families 12 Update & Upgrade your Home! 14 Friends and Fashion (& Frugality too) 16 Level Up Your Health! 18 Money Options to Home Improvement [ in every issue ] Editor’s Note – News from Jen Theisen Energize – Feed My People On the Scene – Out and About in the Valley Taking 5ive – Meet Women in the Valley …

May there always be work for your hands to do. May your purse always hold a coin or two. May the sun always shine on your windowpane. May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain. May the hand of a friend always be near you. May God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you. -An Irish Blessing Ladies, not sure about all of you, but our summer has cruised by so very fast. It has been a flurry of activity; summer is always a time to refresh. I planted a garden for the first time. Quinn and I …

Last week, I walked into my housemate Michelle’s room to, honestly, just complain about being exhausted. I felt like I was hit by a truck, but I had not done anything too extraneous. Starting at a new gym or picking up extra shifts at work could be the cause? But, then my sweet friend kindly reminded me that I am going through a lot of change – with school, family and just life in general – it’s exhausting. Change comes with a variety of emotions – it is hard and ugly, but also beautiful and encourages growth. I often push …

Ladies, enjoy our fantastic summer issue. I hope some of these lessons will help you to practice compassion with the ones around you—but, more importantly, compassion for yourself. This issue is full of fun summer things going on throughout the Chippewa Valley. We have lessons on friendships and yummy summer recipes. Enjoy every moment of summer, my beautiful mamas. The journey continues in Faith, Family, Friends, Fitness, and Finance. ~ Jen Theisen [in this issue] 8 Brainspotting 10 The 6-Pillars of Health and Wellness 12 Nine Fine Outdoors Activities for Families 14 Navigating friend “ships” Through a Pandemic Tsunami 16 …