Metalsmith Liz A local artist turns to teaching too. You can work on your creative muscle, from your childhood on, until the cognitive equivalent of biceps and pecs pop like the rocks. That’s what Liz Stingl, preferably known as Metalsmith Liz, did, for she was born into a creative family. Her mother is an accomplished seamstress and her father does pastels portraitures and stain-glass. So, Metalsmith Liz was raised in a creative space by creative parents. “I am grateful that I had constant art supplies at my fingertips and went to many art fairs. I have always loved art. When …

Happy New Year, and welcome to new beginnings. For my culinary new year, I am finally experimenting with an Instant Pot. My friends started their Instant Pot journey a few years ago, and I purchased a sous vie (which I love). They shared recipes and tales of epicurean success, all the while I was convinced I did not need another bulky appliance. Last year, my oldest daughter received one as a gift, and we started experimenting with it together. I didn’t realize what a one-pot wonder this electric contraption can be due to its old-fashioned pressure cooking technique. I have …

Happy February! I hope all of you are settling into 2022. In the evolution of 5ive, so too has been the evolution of the fabulous five, aka my five beautiful children. In the last editorial, I was brutally honest and shared (courtesy of one of my favorite authors, Jen Hatmaker) that “my script has been flipped” and all that comes along with our scripts being flipped. Many thanks to all of you who have been incredibly supportive and compassionate during this challenging season. Over the past months, I do not know how I got from point A to point B …

Yesterday, I woke up to my roommates blaring music. Creighton was playing Xavier, and my roommates were preparing to participate in festivities starting at 8:00 a.m. After a chaotic week of school and a full day of clinical rotations ahead of me, I had been looking forward to sleeping in. I also happened to wake up to a lovely stye in my eye (totally unrelated, but it adds to the annoyance of the day). Grumpy Grace rarely makes an appearance, but when she does, watch out. The sass is real. My roommates were excited about the basketball game. They had …

With an emphasis on equilibrium and personal growth, 5ive for Women encourages the on-the-go gal to pause for self-nurturing, through insightful articles and thought-provoking features – supporting the not-so-simple balance between faith, family, friends, fitness, and finance. At 5ive, we are advocates of healthy priorities and fitness for life, while striving to motivate, energize and inspire camaraderie of the Chippewa Valley sisterhood. VIEW THIS ISSUE [ in this issue ] 8 Metalsmith Liz – A local artist turns to teaching 10 2022 – The Year of New Beginnings 12 New Beginnings, Again and Again 14 Six Doable Begin-Agains 16 Flexing …

The Commonalities of Abuse And the Courage to Break Free By Katie McKy   Millions of Americans have watched the video of Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie being stopped and questioned by Moab police officers. A 911 caller reported that Laundrie had struck Petito, which Petito confirmed to one of the officers. That caller said, “The gentleman was slapping the girl…And then we stopped. They ran up and down the sidewalk. He proceeded to hit her, hopped in the car, and they drove off.” In Utah cases involving domestic violence, an arrest or citation is mandatory, but neither happened. What …

Kudos to all the courageous women out there. I certainly have been blessed to know some courageous female role models. If you enjoy the culinary world like I do, what does courageous in the kitchen mean to you? It doesn’t matter if you boil water for mac and cheese or forage your own epicurean delights, all of us can go outside our comfort zone when it comes to food. What’s the worst thing that could happen? You could melt your blender to your stove top, which ignites into an electrical fire 15 minutes before you are hosting playgroup.(true story) Sometimes …

Loving ourselves through the process of owning our story is the bravest thing we will ever do. —Brené Brown The annual courage issue is here, my beautiful reader friends. In these pages, you will meet some amazing women who were courageous to live through and to share their incredible stories. I am honored that each of these women were were willing to share their courageous choices with all of us. This issue has always been my favorite of the year. I get to reflect on all the amazing women in my life. Indulge me. My sweet Grace has grown so …

Do you ever feel like God, or the universe, or whatever else is desperately trying to tell you something? You know, when the same topic gets brought up time and time again with family and friends. Then it comes up again at the grocery store with the checkout clerk, and then while in the dental chair. All right, maybe I am getting a little too specific. Suffice it to say, the theme of mindset has been on my heart lately. Each of us face trials in our everyday lives. It can be as small as getting your car booted in …

A Home That’s Happy…the center of happiness and the building block of your family, no matter where home is! VIEW THIS ISSUE [ in this issue ] 10 The Commonalities of Abuse and the Courage to Break Free 12 You Can Be Courageous! 14 Got Pluck? 16 Perfect Winter Adventures For you and Your Besties 18 Dr. Jill Walks the Walk 20 Making Home Ownership a Reality – Even as a Single Woman! 26 Small House, Big Hearts [ in every issue ] Editor’s Note – News from Jen Theisen Energize – Feed My People On the Scene – Out …