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Art by Patricia A. Hawkenson of Expressive DomainLocated Inside Artisan Forge Studios We couldn’t end our day at Artisan Forge Studios without grabbing these adorable art prints by Patricia A. Hawkenson of Expressive Domain! The rainbow patchwork watercolors truly bring these charming woodland creatures to life in the most brilliant of ways! I had to have them! Magical mushrooms for Trillian, and a bit of fairy tale mischief for Alysia! We spent some time with Patricia, chatting about art, and watching her work on the next project in her line of coloring books. These lovely creations are also right up…

Skinfully Decadent ApothecaryLocated Inside Artisan Forge Studios These Skinfully Decadent Lip Balms, are, quite literally, some of my favorite lip balms ever! One of the coolest parts about traveling is the opportunity to experience a myriad of local products from small business owners and artists. You can find the most amazing things you would have otherwise never known existed! And these lip balms haven’t left my pocket since I bought them! I will definitely be ordering more! Click HERE or on Any Photo in the Album Below to Check Out This Amazing Line of Handcrafted Skin and Lip Care by…

Sweet Driver Cafe and Sweet Driver Chocolates Delectably decadent chocolate truffles and a pair of creamy iced oat milk lattes from Sweet Driver Cafe and Sweet Driver Chocolates at Artisan Forge Studios…. Mmmm… Lusciously sweet and refreshingly quenching! If you love art, next time you are in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, be sure to check Artisan Forge Studios! Explore the outdoor sculpture gardens, the interior artist shoppes, and other fun businesses in this trendy artist cooperative and networking space. Then, of course, grab a yummy bite at the onsite lunch spot, Sweet Driver Cafe, and, lastly, indulge in the amazing collection…

Sweet Driver Cafe and Sweet Driver Chocolates Sweet Driver Cafe and Sweet Driver Chocolates If you love art, next time you are in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, be sure to check Artisan Forge Studios! Explore the outdoor sculpture gardens, the interior artist shoppes, and other fun businesses in this trendy artist cooperative and networking space. Then, of course, grab a yummy bite at the onsite lunch spot, Sweet Driver Cafe, and, lastly, indulge in the amazing collection of chocolate confections at Sweet Driver Chocolates! Just look at all the unique flavors they have available! Yum! If you are in Eau Claire,…

Artisan Forge Studios is an incredible cooperative art studio located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. You could spend most of a day checking out the exterior sculptures, the interior artist shoppes and businesses! Make sure to enjoy a quick bite or refreshing beverage in the onsite lunch spot, Sweet Driver Cafe and then finish your experience with a box of divine truffles from Sweet Driver Chocolates! If you love art, next time you are in Eau Claire, definitely check out Artisan Forge Studios! Click HERE or on Any Photo in the Album Below for Great Ideas on Fostering a Love of…

Garage Door Graffiti at Artisan Forge Studios Leaving our hotel to go get gas, I chanced across this little gem of a cooperative art studio in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. We ended up spending most of the day checking out the exterior sculptures, the interior artist shoppes, and, of course, the onsite lunch spot, Sweet Driver Cafe and Sweet Driver Chocolates! If you love art, next time you are in Eau Claire, definitely check out Artisan Forge Studios! Click HERE or on Any Photo in the Album Below for the Coolest Selection of Street Art Coloring Books for Kids AND Adults!

Leaving our hotel to go get gas, I chanced across this little gem of a cooperative art studio in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. We ended up spending most of the day checking out the exterior sculptures, the interior artist shoppes, and, of course, the onsite lunch spot, Sweet Driver Cafe and Sweet Driver Chocolates! If you love art, next time you are in Eau Claire, definitely check out Artisan Forge Studios! Click HERE or on Any Photo in the Album Below for Great Ideas on Fostering a Love of ART With YOUR Kids!

Learn About Wisconsin! A Birds’ Eye View of Madison From High Atop the Roof of the Wisconsin State Capitol Building! Click HERE or on Any Photo in the Album Below for Great Book Ideas to Teach Kids About Wisconsin!

Learn About Wisconsin! Exploring the Interior of the Wisconsin State Capitol Building in Madison, Wisconsin! Click HERE or on Any Photo in the Album Below for Great Book Ideas to Teach Kids About Wisconsin!

Learn About Wisconsin! Exploring the Outside of the Wisconsin State Capitol Building in Madison, Wisconsin! Click HERE or on Any Photo in the Album Below for Great Book Ideas to Teach Kids About Wisconsin!

You Can Order O&H Danish Kringles HERE! If you’ve ever driven along Interstate 94, just across the Illinois border, and into Wisconsin, you’ve probably seen the signs for O&H Danish Bakery in the Racine and Sturtevant areas. I’ve seen the signs…. And I’ve been wanting to stop for a while now. And, hey, we FINALLY did! And, oh, wow! It’s pretty incredible! The bakery itself in the Sturtevant location is just a small vignette of a counter inside a Petro Travel Plaza, but don’t let it’s micro-appearance fool you. The flavor packed in this tiny space is AMAZING. Danish Kringle,…

Great River Road Visitor Center at Freedom Park – Prescott, Wisconsin Located at the confluence of the St. Croix River with the Mississippi River in Prescott, Wisconsin, this The Great River Road Visitor Center will tick, not one, but TWO National Parks off your list! Learn about the geography and human history of each river, as well as the wildlife that call this lush area home! Lots of Junior Ranger fun can be found here as well! Ask about (OR download via these handy links!) St. Croix National Scenic Riverway Junior Ranger ProgramLet’s Go Fishing! Junior Ranger Angler ProgramMississippi National…

This is the kind of place I live for! Just some random sign or brochure you happen to see while doing something else… And you go check it out! And you learn some cool stuff! And you get to eat cool stuff! The Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Center is just a hair off the beaten path, but well worth the very slight detour! Inside this quaint little history museum, you can learn all about the fascinating Wisconsin cranberry industry! And the gift shop is absolutely loaded with EVERYTHING cranberry you could possibly think to try! Cranberries, candy, coffee, honey, jelly, sauces,…

We never really knew what cheese curds were… And, I guess, I still really don’t! But, wow, they ARE delicious! And they make a great road snack to munch on while traveling the highways and byways of the State of Wisconsin. The folks at Humbird Cheese were super-friendly, and they seem to have the reputation of being THE place to stop along I-90/94 for all your cheese shopping needs! Cheese samples are generous, and they boast an impressive variety of other locally-grown and locally-made products for sample and sale. Looking for a taste of Wisconsin? Check out Humbird Cheese! Humbird…

Big Kisses for Bucky on Guard! Bucky on Parade was a public art event featuring 85 life-size Bucky Badger statues throughout Madison and Dane County, Wisconsin from May 7 until September 12, 2018. Each unique work of art was created by local artists and craftsmen throughout the region. We were fortunate enough to find several throughout the downtown area, along the Capitol Grounds, and even inside the Wisconsin State Capitol Building itself! The Madison Area Sports Commission produced this event, with support from the Greater Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau and in partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of…

It’s definitely not every day you get to dance on top of a State Capitol Building! But, hey, it should be! What better way to learn, than by dancing! And eating. Of course. But, let’s just dance for now! On top of the Wisconsin State Capitol Building in Madison, Wisconsin! Click on any photo to see one of our favorite book series for learning about Wisconsin!

Another State Capitol Building Bucket List Check! The Wisconsin State Capitol Building is located in Madison, Wisconsin. Accessible grounds, a stunning rotunda, informational museum exhibits, and a fun roof top area make this historic capitol building a great destination for learning all about the State of Wisconsin! Time it right, and you may even experience the Wisconsin Legislature in session! Watch State Government in action!

Fields of Dandelions, as far as the eye can see! Always, Dance in the Dandelions.