Holiday shopping is right around the corner and we want to help you prepare for the season by giving you a guide to shopping at local stores around Wisconsin! From the Northwoods, all the way to the Driftless Area, and across the way to the shores of Lake Michigan, we have so many local shops and Wisconsin made products available to help you find all of the perfect gifts for friends and family. So, let’s go shopping!
As Wisconsinites all know, winter is right around the corner and it’s time to start getting your home ready for the first big midwestern cold-front to come through. But blasting the heat in your home doesn’t mean you have to skyrocket your bill either. Saving money and keeping your home comfortable this winter can be made easy through the help of Focus on Energy’s energy efficiency program. Check out these winter home tips to help you save money while keeping your home comfortable all winter long!
It’s been a long winter and Wisconsinites have been especially cooped up this year. If you’re experiencing an extra bout of cabin fever this year, we’re right there with you! Luckily, we have some alternative solutions to that restless feeling, and it all lies in the...
Get a kick-start on your holiday shopping this year with Focus on Energy’s Online Marketplace! Whether you’re looking to help family or friends save money all year long, or you’re just wanting to get a nice energy-saving gift at a low-cost, this marketplace is the perfect place to get your shopping started. From savings on smart thermostats to gift packs already bundled together, you can definitely find the perfect gift for the ones you care most about (and the homes you love spending time in!). Let’s dive into our top recommendations for holiday gifts for this season.
A place where every season brings a new adventure, gives pure serenity, and has natural seclusion. What are we describing? Wisconsin’s Northwoods, of course! There are so many ways to explore Wisconsin’s Northwoods as a visitor, but imagine being a full-time guest and being able to turn your vacation into your stay-cation. There are three major reasons why you should consider moving to the Northwoods and making your dream home your forever home!
Some people get bogged down by how cold a Wisconsin winter can be… but a true Wisconsinite knows that the season can also be magical. If you know the right places to go, and what to do, it can be the best time of the year. Eau Claire is a perfect example of a city...
When the temperatures drop and the snow begins to fall, Wisconsin dazzles...literally. And so do the plethora of holiday light shows that you and the whole family can enjoy around the state! The best part? These are still safe and socially distanced activities that...
Ready for a Northwest Wisconsin road trip? The Village of Turtle Lake and Barron County are full of must-see stops on your way through. No matter where you are coming from, the area is full of beautiful drives and so much to do! From recreational trails to great local businesses, Turtle Lake and Barron County make for perfect road trip stops, or final destinations! Here are six stops that you just can’t miss.
Drive north on Highway 51 from Madison and you will eventually hit a special spot just past Highway 8 where the freeway drops down to a two-lane road. The “Freeway Ends” sign says it all. You have made it to the Wisconsin Northwoods; the land of lakes, pines, off-grid cabins, and small towns.