Northerly

01/12/2022

I’ve been putting off writing this message, but it’s time to share the news: Northerly is closing.

For the past five years, it has been a joy, privilege and honor to share stories — nearly three hundred stories! — that celebrate family life in Wisconsin. Real families, true life, honest perspectives, fun adventures, local businesses and so much more that I hope offered some ideas, inspiration and sense of connection.

To everyone who read our stories, thank you! To anyone who liked, commented or shared one of our posts on social media, I so appreciate it. To all of you who shared your stories with us, I could not be more grateful. And to our amazing roster of contributors — writers, columnists, photographers and collaborators — we could not have done this without you, nor would we ever have wanted to.

I’m not exactly sure what will come next, but I’m feeling pulled in new directions and I have learned that I need to listen to these calls. However ... if Northerly ever comes back, you will be the first to know!

I hope this holiday season is a wonderful one for you and your family. I hope the new year ahead is filled with fun, goodness and so much love, and I hope you live each day out in the ways that feel right and true for you.

Thank you for sharing in this adventure!

With love and gratitude,
Katie

22/11/2022

Wisconsin has a beautiful, unexpected lesson to teach us …

Quietly Amazing November 1, 2022 Years ago, when I lived on the West Coast, something strange kept happening. No matter who I spoke to, or where the conversation occurred, very few people seemed to know anything about Wisconsin — and what some had heard was often way off base. At first, I tried to...

15/11/2022

Snuggle up with your kiddos and dig into these five children’s books, all hand-picked by Margaret Leonard of Dotters Books.

Five Books Full of Goodness November 1, 2022 This is my favorite time of year. Something about leaves changing, sweaters and a pair of socks, and a nice mug of hot chocolate makes it feel necessary to snuggle up with a good book. Goodness and gratitude come easily in times like these, so I hold t...

08/11/2022

Through her two popular podcasts, Abby Green has helped women learn and thrive while pursuing their dreams and purpose.

Power in Purpose November 1, 2022 Through seasons of parenthood, partnership and entrepreneurism, Abby Green has grown in both her sense of self and her purpose. She explores these topics — and much more — on her two popular podcasts, HERself and Pursuing HER Purpose. Abby, who holds a bachelo.....

03/11/2022

Our November issue drops tomorrow!

In it, meet a woman using her voice with purpose and power, cozy up with five children’s books filled with goodness and let our home state provide a beautiful reminder.

Subscribers, watch your email for the issue to arrive in your inbox. If you’re not yet a subscriber, there’s still time! Simply visit livenortherly.com/subscribe to sign up to receive our digital issues for free.

25/10/2022

Through Pearl & Lark, Erin Aagesen supports parents-to-be by helping them choose a most meaningful baby name.

True Calling October 1, 2022 Looking back, it makes beautiful sense that Erin Aagesen would become a baby name consultant. “I always secretly loved names, even as a kid,” she says. “I would read name books, write stories, look up name meanings, match characters and time periods. I was also rea...

18/10/2022

Ready to get cozy? Lee Alliet offers up fun and creative ways to enjoy autumn together as a family!

Cozy Comforts October 1, 2022 The transition to autumn is one of my favorite times of year. I love getting out the puffy vests, cozy blankets, rakes and pumpkins. My feet are ready for wool socks and hiking boots. I love sleeping with the windows cracked for a crisp autumn air overnight. My hands an...

11/10/2022

Whether at home in Wauwatosa or out exploring, Nicole Seiler knows that when it comes to family, “the little things really are the big things.”

Creative & Conscious October 1, 2022 From falling in love in London to building a beautiful life in Wauwatosa, Nicole and Andrew Seiler embrace exploration, kindness and gratitude. Andrew works as the director of global trade compliance for Zurn Industries, while Nicole stays home with their kids...

06/10/2022

Our October issue arrives tomorrow!

In it, meet a family building a beautiful life in Wauwatosa, learn about a woman helping families thoughtfully choose a name for their baby, join Lee Alliet in embracing the foods and fun of fall and more.

If you’re already a subscriber, simply watch your email for the issue to pop into your inbox. Not yet a subscriber? No problem! Visit livenortherly.com/subscribe to sign up to receive our monthly digital issues for free.

27/09/2022

There’s never a bad time to visit La Crosse, but the town turns especially beautiful in autumn. Here are five gorgeous spots to check out this season!

Lovely La Crosse September 1, 2022 While there’s never a bad time to visit La Crosse, the western Wisconsin city turns especially beautiful in autumn. Start with its soaring bluffs and beautiful rivers, add in the vibrant colors of the trees in September and October, and you’ll be happy to sp...

20/09/2022

“On the threshold of another transformation, nature reminds us yet again how change prevails as the only constant,” writes Malory Ogrizovich in a beautiful essay about this moment as summer gives way to autumn.

A Moment of Harmony September 1, 2022 Dazzled by the sun, it feels as though our eyes have barely begun to adjust to the brilliance of summer, as the light shifts to make way for the next season. On the threshold of another transformation, nature reminds us yet again how change prevails as the on...

13/09/2022

If fall had a hype woman, it could be Ashlee McLean …

Feeling Fall September 1, 2022 If fall had a hype woman, it could be Ashlee McLean. As soon as the earliest signs of autumn arrive — kids starting school and the first leaves dropping on her Mount Horeb home — it’s on. “We have seven maples in our yard, and they start getting crisp at the .....

08/09/2022

Our September issue drops tomorrow!

In it, meet a family that eagerly awaits fall every year, join writer Malory Ogrizovich in embracing this moment of harmony, explore five gorgeous fall spots in La Crosse and more.

Subscribers, simply watch your email for the issue to arrive in your inbox. Not yet a subscriber? There’s still time! Just visit livenortherly.com/subscribe and sign up to get our digital issues for free each month.

23/08/2022

Two days in beautiful Bayfield isn’t enough — but it’s a great start!

Bayfield Beckons August 1, 2022 Perched at the very top of Wisconsin, Bayfield holds a special place in many travelers’ hearts. Known as Wisconsin’s smallest city — with a year-round population of fewer than five hundred — as well as the gateway to the Apostle Islands — the chain of twent....

16/08/2022

Let’s get silly! Margaret Leonard of Dotters Books recommends five children’s stories “sure to put a smile on your face.”

Five Books that Get Silly! August 1, 2022 I don’t know what it is about summer … but the combination of sunshine, warm nights spent eating dinner together on the porch and popsicles dripping down faces makes it a bit easier to remember the joy and silliness of being a kid. In that spirit, her...

09/08/2022

After renting out their house in Madison, selling their car and flying to Colombia, the Salas family embarked on a global adventure to thirty-five countries on five continents over the course of a year and a half.

Globe Getters August 1, 2022 What if we spent a year traveling the world? That’s the question Alison and Martín Salas allowed themselves to dream about — and then they took action on it, creating an incredible experience for themselves and their young children Sienna and Seneca. After renting o...

04/08/2022

Our August issue comes out tomorrow!

In it, meet a family that spent a year and a half traveling the world, come along on a first-time visit to beautiful Bayfield, get expert picks on children’s books that celebrate silliness and more!

Subscribers, you can just sit back and wait for the issue to arrive in your inbox. Not a subscriber yet? There’s still time to visit livenortherly.com/subscribe and sign up to receive our digital issues for free each month.

26/07/2022

Summer’s the perfect time to do some floating. Lee Alliet offers four great approaches for you and your fam!

Float On July 1, 2022 When I think of summer, it’s all about water for me. I have always been drawn to the water — pools, lakes, rivers, big water — and sometimes it feels almost like my gills are drying out if I have been away too long. One of my favorite ways to be in the water, explore the ...

19/07/2022

When Kristine and Chris Wells bought a farm and a century-old farmhouse, it allowed several dreams to begin growing, including starting their own flower farm.

Flower Power July 1, 2022 On a quiet country road in Deerfield, Kristine Wells is cultivating a beautiful future on a historic farm. When Kristine, a nurse, and her husband Chris, who works as a semi driver, bought their 113-acre farm and hundred-year-old fixer-upper farmhouse, it allowed several dr...

12/07/2022

In Milwaukee, Pete Cooney spreads joy throughout the city, one frozen treat at a time!

Pop Star July 1, 2022 For Pete Cooney, inspiration came in the form of an avocado popsicle. He’d spent years building a career in accounting and finance in Milwaukee, with a growing interest in food, when he tasted the unconventional treat in his hometown of St. Louis and thought he could try conc...

07/07/2022

Our July issue arrives tomorrow!

In it, join a woman on a beautiful flower-growing adventure, meet a man bringing joy to Milwaukee through a summertime treat, find inspiration to do some floating and more!

Subscribers, simply watch your inbox for your monthly dose of stories about family life in Wisconsin. Not a subscriber yet? Hop over to livenortherly.com/subscribe and sign up to get our digital issues sent straight to you, for free, each month.

28/06/2022

“If we let it, summer will remind us that we are here to flourish, for it is only in our flourishing that we can truly nourish and replenish those around us,” writes Malory Ogrizovich in a beautiful essay about the power of this new season.

Stand in the Sun June 1, 2022 Follow the light long enough, and you will find summer. Life is in full bloom, and as magical and beautiful as it all is, the surges of growth and change that unfold this time of year can stir up an undercurrent of overwhelm and angst as we try to keep up with “all th...

21/06/2022

Max Kulick says Wisconsin’s an ideal place to take your kids fishing — especially if you follow his top piece of advice.

Go Fish June 1, 2022 Wisconsin boasts more than 15,000 lakes and 84,000 miles of streams and rivers all ripe for a pole-bending adventure for the whole family. And with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource’s free fishing weekend coming up on June 4th and 5th, and a long stretch of summer a...

16/06/2022

Two friends have embarked on quite an adventure … thanks to a vintage camper named Erma!

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09/06/2022

Our June issue comes out tomorrow!

In it, meet two friends finding adventure thanks to a vintage camper, get a Wisconsin dad’s tips for fishing with kiddos in tow, take a moment to step into the sun and all the summer season has to offer and more.

If you’re already a subscriber, just watch your email for this month’s collection of stories. And if you’re not a subscriber yet, there’s still time! Simply visit livenorthery.com/subscribe to get on our list to receive our free digital issues.