The Valley Life & Style (2024)

28/08/2023

New Partner Highlight | Honey Event Planning and Coordination

Team Honey is a full service wedding and event planning company located in the Fox Valley region of Wisconsin, but serving nationwide!

Head to their website for the full list of services they offer. www.honeywisco.org

Welcome to Wisconsin Life & Style | The Valley we are glad to have you join.

10/08/2023

Here's your friendly reminder that we are one month out from our The Valley Life & Style official launch issue is deadline.

Want pricing, details on collaborating or just connect with one of our team, dm or email [email protected].

12/07/2023

Check out our new Editorial Calendar and some BIG changes!!

In 2024 we are moving to bi-monthly editions for Bay Area, Lake & Shores and the Valley. Giving us a more constant presence in front of our audiences.

Also, keep your eye out for our digital edition available this week 💕

Want more info and pricing dm or email brandik@wilifeandstyle com.

*Summer editions are in mailboxes this week with some delayed ad and art approval.

15/05/2023

Join our team!!

We have built a wonderful group of ladies that pull the entire Wisconsin Life & Style brand together and we are looking to add more!

A couple writers and account executives would be ideal. We are expanding and currently have a very small team to keep up with meeting and story requests.

Send your resume over to [email protected] . She will collect all resumes and work on getting the perfect fit set for an interview!

22/02/2023

Lake & Shores Life and Style Magazine is closing up ad reservations in 24 hours!

Reach 15k homes with us this Spring 😍

Any requests will be subject to availability within the layout. Bay Area is still open until Tuesday.

06/02/2023

Did you know it doesn't have to blow your budget to share your business?

Our Spring magazines are in the works reaching 7,000 affluent homes in Brown County and 15,000 Single Family Homes in Kewaunee & Door County!

Grab a $75* business listing to remind our readers about your local business. Each listing will also be available on our new Shop Local page on our website, launching March 15th with a direct link to your website!

*Price per publication **No exclusivity boundaries, limited spacing, email [email protected] for the form to sign up. Spring availability only as we trial out this option.

20/01/2023

Was your New Year's resolution to learn some new? Maybe find a new hobby? Take up knitting! Knit Whit's Yarn & Crafts will supply you with everything you need and even some inspiration too!

Photo reshared from Knit Whit's FB page

19/01/2023

Is fair trade and hand made important to you? I've been working on being more intentional with my shopping lately and kindgoods in Sister Bay is the perfect fit for that. Straight from kindsgoods..."From source to selection to satisfaction, kindgoods is unlike any other experience in Northern Door County. We’re knowledgeable and passionate about our socially, environmentally and quality-conscious brands and products."

Photo reshared from kindgoods FB page

18/01/2023

Kick Ash Door County is an artisan granola and small batch coffee roaster in Ellison Bay, WI. Check at all these goodies they have to offer!

Photos reshared from Kish Ash's FB page

17/01/2023

Plum Bottom Gallery is filled with treasures from over 100 nationally-collected artists in a variety of mediums. Stop in today to see all they have to offer!

Photo reshared from Plum Bottom's FB page

16/01/2023

How's the new year treating you? If you need a little pick me up, order a bag of Pinky Promise Coffee for a little motivation! "Pinky Promise proudly roasts artisan, small batch coffees in Sturgeon Bay, Door County, Wisconsin with integrity and quality. Delicious beans sourced from a variety of farms, roasted to perfection and sent direct to your door. We're fussy about coffee so you don't have to be."

Photo & quote reshared from Pinky Promise FB page

13/01/2023

We hope you enjoyed meeting our amazing team! Sharing WHO we are makes this page feel a little more cozy & personal....now, back to our normal content! We love sharing local businesses and goods. If you're a local business and would like to be highlighted on our page, comment here & say hi! 👋 We'd love to shine a light on your brand & make a connection.

12/01/2023

And last, but certainly not least...Olivia is our last writer & teammate to introduce! Check out her fun facts below...

-What is something you could spend hours doing? I could spend all day cooking... as long as someone else is washing up after.
-If you could have free meals for life at one fast food chain, which one would you choose? Easily Culver's, unless Bonafide counts as a fast chain!
-If you had to get a tattoo today, what would you get? I would probably conjure up something philosophical representing duality or panic at the last minute and end up with a cute bowl of ramen.
-Where is your happy place? Chambers Island, preferably alone on the beach on a mild summer day with a page-turner and a mug of cabernet. (Yes, I know, cab on a beach... this is my fantasy, guys.)
-What is one fact every friend should know about you? If there's food or wine, I'll be there.

11/01/2023

Next up for our writers is Alyssa! Check out the info below to learn a little more about her...

-What is something you could spend hours doing? Reading or gardening
-If you could have free meals for life at one fast food chain, which one would you choose? Qudoba
-If you had to get a tattoo today, what would you get? A crescent moon to represent my daughter's birth
-Where is your happy place? My family's farm
-What is one fact every friend should know about you? I love to read fantasy books.

10/01/2023

Now time to showcase our writers! First up...Brigette! Our writers are all freelance and have different writing assignments each magazine. Their creativeness helps drive the magazines and brings a well-deserved spotlight to many local companies. Read on to learn a little more about Brigette.

-What is something you could spend hours doing? Walking in the woods looking at and for mushrooms and fungi! I'm a hobby forager!
-If you could have free meals for life at one fast food chain, which one would you choose? Chick-Fil-A!
-If you had to get a tattoo today, what would you get? A morel mushroom (likely on my ankle), or a charcuterie board/cheese tattoo!
-Where is your happy place? Chambers Island in Door County, WI
-What is one fact every friend should know about you? I love giving thoughtful gifts to my *people*-- not just at Christmas-- and often make multiple lists of gift ideas for random occasions!

09/01/2023

Behind the camera you can find Joselyn! Joselyn is our newest team member and assists Brandi with photos! Read below to learn some fun facts about her...

-What is something you could spend hours doing? editing photos (duh), reading, and hanging out at the beach
-If you could have free meals for life at one fast food chain, which one would you choose? I’d pick Chipotle! Obsessed with their chicken and their fajita veggies
-If you had to get a tattoo today, what would you get? I’d get my kids’ stick drawings of themselves. Not sure where though!
-Where is your happy place? My happy place has to be a beach! Kohler Andrae State Park is lovely and I want to go camping there again next year.
-What is one fact every friend should know about you? I’m training for the door county half marathon this year! I’ll be a first time half marathon runner.

06/01/2023

Say hi to Johanna! This is a face you may be familiar with if you're a past or current partner of ours. Jo is currently our only Regional Account Executive and works on building relationships and creating contracts. Read on to learn more about her...

-What is something you could spend hours doing? Listening to live music
-If you could have free meals for life at one fast food chain, which one would you choose? Culver's, of course
-If you had to get a tattoo today, what would you get? Probably some more Stevie Nicks lyrics
-Where is your happy place? At home with my family on a Sunday afternoon
-What is one fact every friend should know about you? I will never not say yes to dinner at Bleu

05/01/2023

Have you ever checked out any of our fun events? Amanda is to thank for those! She does all of the planning and coordinating for the WI Life and Style events. Keep on reading to learn some fun facts about her!

-What is something you could spend hours doing? reading
-If you could have free meals for life at one fast food chain, which one would you choose? Chick-fil-a
-If you had to get a tattoo today, what would you get? I would get my boys' birth month flowers
-Where is your happy place? sitting anywhere in the sun - I do love being on a boat
-What is one fact every friend should know about you? I love sushi, wine and laughing until my stomach hurts

04/01/2023

Let's talk about behind the scenes! Kaylynn is our brand coordinator and keeps everything behind the scenes in order. She also runs our Lakeshore and Shores social media pages most of the time! (hi, its me 😉) Keep reading to learn a little more about her!

-What is something you could spend hours doing? cleaning & organizing! totes, bins & labels make me happy. ha!
-If you could have free meals for life at one fast food chain, which one would you choose? JIMMY JOHNS ALL THE WAY!
-If you had to get a tattoo today, what would you get? Something for my daughter, Rosie
-Where is your happy place? Either cozied up in bed watching a murder documentary or laying poolside somewhere in Jamaica
-What is one fact every friend should know about you? I'm an open book & usually overshare...so be careful what you ask for 😜

03/01/2023

Who leads the pack you ask? Brandi is the founder and publisher of the magazines and works like a well oiled machine! You can catch her working just about every day of the year making all of the magic happen. Read below to learn a little more about her:

-What is something you could spend hours doing? sitting at the beach
-If you could have free meals for life at one fast food chain, which one would you choose? Burger King or Panda Express
-If you had to get a tattoo today, what would you get? Luna Moth
-Where is your happy place? Home
-What is one fact every friend should know about you? I love Manhattan's, tequila, vodka & champagne...you can tell what time the night will end by which drink I choose 😉

02/01/2023

With the new year just beginning, I wanted to take the opportunity to reintroduce our brand what we stand for! Wisconsin Life and Style's missions is connecting local residents with local businesses and organizations in the community they live in. We are trying to bring back the focus on our local economy and make everlasting relationships while doing so.
We couldn't do it without all of you, so THANK YOU, from the bottom of our hearts! We've grown so much in the last couple of years and are looking forward to where the future will take us.
If you'd like to learn a little more about WHO we are, following along next couple of days to learn a little more about who makes up our show stopping team.

01/01/2023

Cheers to a new year & another chance for us to get it right! -Oprah Winfrey

30/12/2022

Are you going to the 44th annual New Year’s Day Parade in Egg Harbor on January 1st?! The parade lineup begins at Stella Maris Parish, 7710 Hwy 42 in downtown Egg Harbor. The parade runs north through the village from Harbor School Road to County Hwy E and starts at 1pm.
Photo reshared from doorcountypulse.com

29/12/2022

Check out the weekend plans at Stone Harbor Resort!

Photo reshared from Stone Harbor Resort FB page

28/12/2022

If you're looking for a little New Year's Eve getaway, contact The Dörr Hotel today! Sister Bay will be filled with events all weekend and The Dörr Hotel is the perfect place to stay for all of the fun.

Photo reshared from The Dörr Hotel's FB page

27/12/2022

Still looking for some weekend plans? Door 44 Winery is hosting an event on Saturday! Enjoy internationally awarded wine, specialty food, and live music at both Parallel 44 & Door 44 this Saturday, December 31st from 10 am to 5 pm!

Photo reshared from Parallel 44's FB page

25/12/2022

Merry Christmas from the Wisconsin Life & Style family to yours 🤍 we hope your day is filled with pure magic and a lot of cozy family time!

23/12/2022

From our team to you...be present this weekend and have the happiest of holidays 🎁 The holiday season always make me feel so grateful and I'm forever grateful for this team and the continued support and connections with all of you. 🎄

The Valley Life & Style