Family
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This Wisconsin non-profit throws parties for kids in need
A proper birthday party is an annual right of passage for most elementary school-age kids. Unfortunately, throwing one isn’t possible for many families. In Wisconsin, roughly 15% of kids live below the poverty line–enough to fill Lambeau Field twice. That’s where Box of Balloons comes in…
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Why Packers running back AJ Dillon wrote a children’s book
“I wanted to have a different moral of the story,” Dillon said. “In the children’s books that I’ve read over the years, the character tries new things and then everybody finds the one thing they’re good at and that’s the end of the story.”
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Who says fitness isn’t fun? 5 weird Wisconsin workouts
Consider shaking up your fitness routine with a new activity! From bungees to burpees–these five classes are guaranteed fun.
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This Badger alum opened a school halfway around the world
We hear a lot of complaints about Wisconsin schools, students, and the challenges they face, but this story should help put into perspective just how lucky we are.
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Host families needed in Wisconsin: How you can bring culture to your doorstep
By opening your home to an international exchange student, you’ll provide a unique experience for your family as well as the student. Are you an empty nester who misses having a child at home? Do you want to share the Wisconsin lifestyle by taking a student to a Packer game and later explaining to them…
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Wisconsin’s top 10 cheeses
While there are 19 cheese-based “holidays” each year (ever heard of National Cheese Doodle Day on March 5th?), National Cheese Lovers’ Day, held every January 20, is the biggest and most representative of Wisconsin culture–where there’s one cow for every five people! To celebrate, we’re counting down the Top 10 most-popular, most-produced types of cheese…
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6 supermarket shopping secrets from Wisconsin’s biggest chains
DID YOU KNOW? The average US household spends $438/month on groceries. That comes out to more than $5,000/year! But with a little insider knowledge and advanced planning, you can cut down on your bill without sacrificing quantity or quality.
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Wisconsin’s best tree farms & holiday light shows
Pine-ing for holiday fun? These 12 tree farms and holiday light displays will make your heart feel light.
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Plan a swimmable staycation at Wisconsin’s best hotels with indoor pools
If you’re already sick of the cold, sorry, we’ve got bad news for you. While this month’s average high is 31 degrees, that drops to 26 in January and doesn’t return to above 50 until late April. Now for the good news: Wisconsin has an abundance of highly-rated, affordable hotels with indoor pools that are…
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Picking the perfect Christmas tree (and tricks to keep it alive!)
Wisconsin is home to nearly 1,400 Christmas tree farms and 36,000 acres of trees! “Wisconsin is one of the biggest producers of Christmas trees in the US,” said Sarah Scharlau of Pleasant Valley Tree Farm in Elk Mound. “They promote family traditions and family bonding.” Choosing the right tree “Your firs are going to be…
