Middleton, WI August 2024 by City Lifestyle

Celebrating Little Joys: Children, Pets, and Community Spirit

Hello Readers,

My name is Alexis Venter and I am the Publication Director of this magazine. Welcome to what I consider our cutest issue of Middleton City Lifestyle, where we shine a spotlight on the little ones in our lives: our kids and pets! Although Cole and I have not yet experienced the blessings and joys of parenthood, we deeply cherish our roles as an aunt and uncle. The little ones in our lives bring us more fulfillment, laughter, and fun than we could have ever imagined! Thinking of them as we put together this issue sparked even more excitement for the day we get to plan our own imaginative birthday parties and bake our own homemade pet treats.

Middleton & Waunakee do a wonderful job of fostering beautiful, family-oriented communities, and we are thrilled to highlight a few of the events and partners that make this possible. In the coming pages, you’ll read about our very own Jordan Gale, the owner of Kairos Chiropractic, whose mission is to provide hope and healing and create opportunities for families to flourish. You’ll also hear from Julie Bowker who helps create beautiful living spaces for our families, and we’ll celebrate Middleton’s annual Good Neighbor Festival that brings so much joy to the community.

The kiddos in our community are truly the brightest part of our lives. It is our most sincere hope that this issue inspires us all to see life through their eyes and enjoy all the sweetness and wonder it brings.

ALEXIS VENTER, PUBLICATION DIRECTOR @MIDDLETONCITYLIFESTYLE

August 2024

PUBLISHER

Cole Spitler | cole.spitler@citylifestyle.com

EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Tori Lynn | tori.charnetzki@citylifestyle.com

PUBLICATION DIRECTOR

Alexis Venter | alexis.venter@citylifestyle.com

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Ashley Hicks, Martin Menocal Pictures

Corporate Team

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Matthew Perry

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF HR Janeane Thompson

AD DESIGNER Matthew Endersbe

LAYOUT DESIGNER Adam Finley

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WHERE NEIGHBORS CAN SEE AND BE SEEN

Thursday mornings at Greenway Station

1: Candy Cloud Company Ribbon Cutting Presented by Middleton Chamber of Commerce 2: Lyon Road Art Academy Grand Opening Party 3: Jason Thomas Homes Parade Home 4: Victory Homes of Wisconsin Parade Home 5: Lindsay Koth, Holmes Koth RE at First Tee of South Central Wisconsin’s Annual Golf Outing 6: TQ Diamonds at Standard Bearers for the American Family Celebrity Foursome Golf Event 7: Middleton Farmers Market, held

HOLMES KOTH RE

MIDDLETON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

KIMBERLY QUIGLEY

ALEXIS VENTER

COLE SPITLER

ALEXIS VENTER

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ANEU Med Spa to Open Second Location on University Ave

ANEU Med Spa is growing! Wisconsin’s premiere Medical Spa will be opening its 2nd location on University Ave, this fall. ANEU prides itself on delivering quality skincare treatments with the highest level of training and expertise. The Dream team consists of certified nurse injectors, licensed aestheticians, and certified laser technicians who are committed to safe treatment with the best possible results. ANEU is thrilled to bring its white glove service to a location near you.

Holmes Koth Real Estate Brings New Life to Monroe Building

1905 Monroe Street, across from Trader Joes, was purchased by the Holmes Koth Real Estate Team last fall. After acquiring the property, they remodeled it, and have paved the way for Gallo Men’s Clothier to enter the space. Gallo is a destination for stylish and sophisticated menswear, offering suits for any and all occasions.

The Neutral Project Finishes Mass Timber Structure of Bakers Place

The Neutral Project is attacking the Dane County housing crisis in a sustainable way with the construction of Bakers Place, just blocks from the capitol. The 14-story building will feature 206 luxury apartments with amenities including a library, co-working space, dog park, and entertainment deck. Most notably, mass timber construction reduces carbon emissions, and the building will feature green energy systems. The development has a projected completion date of March 2025.

Photography by ANEU Med Spa

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You’re looking for a team of experienced professionals who stay up-to-date with the latest techniques, trends, and industry advancements, providing clients with exceptional and knowledgeable service. You value a warm and inviting atmosphere where smiling faces, delicious beverages, and friendly conversation await you.

You’re looking for a service provider that is dedicated to prioritizing the needs and preferences of each client, actively listening to their concerns, and customizing services accordingly.

You want to support a female owned business that values a team culture of collaboration, respect, and open communication among its employees.

A Gentle Touch

ARTICLE BY TORI LYNN | PHOTOGRAPHY BY ASHLEY HICKS

PEDIATRIC AND PRENATAL CARE AT KAIROS CHIROPRACTIC

““Instead of fixing sick adults, why can’t we raise them as healthy as we can and give them the best start in life?”

Located in the heart of downtown Middleton, Kairos Chiropractic aims to serve the littlest members of our community and those who care for them. While completing her chiropractic school, Dr. Jordan Gale became passionate about pediatric, prenatal, and nervous system adjustments.

“The first kid I worked on was such a joy. And then something clicked in my brain that if we’re really focused on root causes, why not go up the stream further to take care of pregnancy and then infants and raise them healthy? Instead of fixing sick adults, why can’t we raise them as healthy as we can and give them the best start in life?”

dr. jordan gale

Dr. Jordan Gale is a Wisconsin with a passion for Chiropractic work. She is Webster Certified and continues her education with extensive training from the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) as well as through The Pediatric Experience (PX) & mentorship from one of the largest pediatric chiropractic offices in the country.

Jordan’s space is designed for kids. Including a custom mural, play area, and plenty of room to “get the wiggles out” before treatments.

“The little ones, their adjustments look nothing like an adult adjustment. A baby is getting these little sustained contact moments, it’s like checking the ripeness of an avocado, very gentle and very specific.”

And these little movements can have a big impact.

“I have quite a few patients in the twoyear-old range that have chronic ear infections. They know the routine of getting adjusted and it’s such a joy to have them come in. And the reports back from mom are, ‘They had a fever, but it didn’t turn into an infection.’ They’re getting better.”

The Art of Outdoor Living

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY TORI LYNN

JULIE BOWKER’S PORCHES AND PATIOS

My goal is to just make everything functional, affordable, and low maintenance.

In the dog days of summer, Middleton and Waunakee residents are looking to spend more time outside. And what space is more convenient than our outdoor patios and porches? A good porch welcomes people to the home. And yet, designing the spaces just outside our doors can be easily overlooked by the larger interior design community. This is where Julie Bowker, “The Porch Girl” comes in. Her interest in porches started early. As a child, her grandfather built a playhouse for her and her three sisters.

“We had a porch and I was always the one out there decorating it, putting chairs out, flowers, a wreath, and honestly, it just kind of took off from there.”

Now, Julie takes her childhood passion and helps people all over the Midwest make the best use of their outdoor spaces. When someone with a less-than-beautiful porch first reaches out, they’ll send a picture of their space and Julie provides a quote and design custom to their needs. Using Canva, she’s able to help clients see what their space can look like before even setting foot on their porch.

“My goal is to make the whole process the least amount of work for them, and I take that into consideration when choosing products. A lot of people who reach out to me don’t want real flowers and don’t

want real greens because they don’t want to take care of them. I’ll do real flowers if they want, but if not, I have some really great companies that I found that make faux flowers. My goal is to just make everything functional, affordable, and low maintenance.”

Julie works hard to find materials that can handle Wisconsin weather, along with repurposing items her clients might already have on hand. You may have a chair that’s sturdy but needs a new cushion. Or a sign that makes you smile. All sorts of things help a porch come together once there’s an expert to guide the process. Beyond function, a porch upgrade can have an immediate impact on the relationship people have with their homes, especially this time of year.

“People want to spend time out there. They want to come home from work in the summer and go spend time outside, not inside. The weather’s beautiful. At the house I worked on yesterday, my client was sitting on her newly decorated patio before I left!”

Changing the decor of an outdoor space is about more than aesthetics. A front porch is the first “welcome” to a home. Giving some design attention to that space can soften the whole experience of a home. When people are out on their porches,

My client was sitting on her newly decorated patio before I left! “ ”

neighborhoods feel friendlier, and that cycle of more usable space can have a huge impact on people’s everyday lives.

“I have a girlfriend who lives two houses down, and last year, they completely redid the front of their house. It was a year project, and the whole time she was like I can’t wait for you to do my porch. I ended up doing it on Mother’s Day, late morning when I knew she wouldn’t be home. When she texted me, she was crying. She was like, I just pulled up, and it’s so beautiful.”

Looking to be moved to tears by the beauty of your outdoor spaces? The first step might be in your cleaning cabinet. “The first thing I do when I go to a client’s house is I clean. I clean the windows, I sweep the porch.”

Beyond the powers of a good sweep, Julie stresses the impact of simple changes

“A wreath, a doormat, maybe layered over an outdoor rug, maybe a pot with flowers. Those little things will change the space automatically.”

Porches and patios big and small are really about making the most of the space you have. Simple things like seasonal refreshes (another service The Porch Girl offers) can go a long way towards loving all of your home, all year long. And who doesn’t need a little more leisure in their life?

“When these homes have beautiful spaces, you want to fill them. When I see a house with a plain porch, I just think ‘It has so much potential.”

Fun Tricks To Teach Your Puppy

A list of exciting new tricks to teach your puppy

ARTICLE BAILEY MORRIS

We created a list of some fun tricks to teach your puppy! Whether you just welcomed a new furry friend into your home or you’re teaching an old dog new tricks, you and your pet are sure to have a fun time! Spending time playing and training with your pet makes for a great bonding experience! Don’t forget to reward them with some delicious dog treats when they successfully do a trick. My pup’s personal favorite treats are chicken, peanut butter, and carrots. We hope you and your pup have a great time learning the tricks on this list!

SPEAK

Get your dog to bark naturally (try ringing the doorbell or knocking on the door). Once they bark, say ‘speak’ and reward them.

STAY

Have your dog sit and then tell them to stay. Hold your hand out with your palm toward their nose in the stop position. If they hold the position for a second or two, praise them and reward them with a treat. Keep repeating this and gradually having them stay longer.

SHAKE

Hold your hand out in front of your dog. Your dog may do some experimenting trying to figure out what you want. Once they put their paw in your hand, immediately praise and reward them.

TAKE A PAGE FROM CHILDREN’S LITERATURE FOR CLASSIC BIRTHDAY PARTY THEMES

let the WILD RUMPUS begin

ARTICLE BY CHERYL PARTON

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANIE JONES

Whether seeking philosophical guidance or deciding what’s for dinner, recipes for life can be found in literature. We learn from great minds that came before us, and that’s true when planning a birthday party. Take a page from classical children’s books to find themes that combine playfulness, colorful illustration and words to inspire food, décor and games that will tickle the fancy of youthful guests, with a central activity of reading aloud. Published in 1963, “Where the Wild Things Are” is one of the most recognizable children’s picture books of all time. Writer and illustrator Maurice Sendak created a universal story about mastering fears. Dressed in his wolf costume, and sent to his room for creating havoc at home, young Max travels to an island of Wild Things where he becomes king. It’s a story about childhood resilience and mastery of fears, but simply observed, the fantastical book provides a colorful segue to an afternoon birthday romp in the park. When it comes to wild things, enjoy inspiration from our own party, plus we’ve compiled some ideas for ways to help the rumpus begin based on other beloved titles:

“Regardless of the theme, be sure to leave time to read a favorite passage from the central book of choice.”

“WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE” BY MAURICE SENDAK

As a costume party, have guests dress as their favorite wild thing. A crown-making activity allows everyone to be King (or Queen) for a day.

GAME: Wild Rumpus Dance Party. A twist on the Freeze Dance, guests dance and prance freely until the music stops. An extra step means that player is out. A winner is the last “beast” to stand still after multiple rounds of play.

“CURIOUS GEORGE” BY MARGRET AND H. A. REY

Gather a barrel of monkeys, plus your favorite Man in the Yellow Hat, for a party where guests can go bananas. George always seems to wander, so try a scavenger hunt that meanders from clue to clue. Banana cupcakes, banana bread, and a tower of bananas add a healthy touch to the dessert table.

GAME: Monkey in the Middle. Create a circle with one guest in the middle. Toss a ball, or soft monkey toy, across the circle without the monkey in the middle catching it.

“DON’T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS!” BY MO WILLEMS

Though an unlikely party host, pigeon—with his wide-eyed enthusiasm—sets a party tone. Eat “bird seed” trail mix and hot dogs (inspired by another Willems title, “The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog!”). Printable images of Pigeon lend themselves to thematic and whimsical decorations.

GAME: Red Light, Green Light. With guests as “bus drivers,” they make their way to the station/finish line with a twist on this classic party game.

Regardless of the theme, be sure to leave time to read a favorite passage from the central book of choice. Give books as party favors or add a layer of philanthropy by having guests bring their favorite book to donate to a local nonprofit.

Costumes by Sarah Lodge and styled by Sarah, Lodge, Janie Jones and Angela Broockerd.

summer is POPSICLE SEASON

KIDS AND POPSICLES ARE THE PERFECT SUMMERTIME PAIR

ARTICLE BY LINDA DITCH PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

As temperatures rise, children race to the freezer for this frosty treat or wait anxiously for the approach of the musical ice cream truck. Making homemade popsicles is a fun, kidfriendly activity. These recipes feature kid-favorite flavors with an added taste twist. The only tricky part is waiting for them to freeze.

SPICED GRAPE POPSICLES

ingredients:

Makes 18 to 24

• 2 quarts Concord grape juice

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 12 whole cloves

• 4 cinnamon sticks

• 3 tablespoons whole allspice

directions:

Put all of the ingredients into a large saucepan. Bring the mixture to barely a simmer and let it cook for 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and pour the juice through a cheesecloth-lined strainer into a bowl or pitcher to remove the spices. Allow the juice to cool to room temperature, and then refrigerate until well chilled. Pour mixture into popsicle molds. Freeze until firm.

CHERRY LIMEADE POPSICLES ingredients:

Makes 18 to 24

• 2 cups sugar

• 2 cups water

• 1 cup lime juice

• 2 cups tart cherry juice

directions:

In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat. Add the cherry juice and taste. Add additional sugar or water if needed. Let come to room temperature and then refrigerate until well chilled. Pour mixture into popsicle molds. Freeze until firm.

DOG gone GOOD

Try these simple and healthy homemade treats for your furry friends. Not only are they easy to make, they are nutritious and seemingly delicious.

ARTICLE BY ANGELA BROOCKERD | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANIE JONES

No-Bake Peanut Butter Balls

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pumpkin puree

• 1/4 to 1/3 cup peanut butter

• 1/4 cup milk or half and half

• 3 cups oatmeal

Directions:

In a bowl, mix pumpkin puree, peanut butter and milk on medium for 1 minute. Gradually add 2 1/2 cups oatmeal and stir. Use a small scoop or spoon to create 1/4 inch balls. Roll balls into remaining 1/2 cup oats to lightly top. Place into a closed container and refrigerate.

Peanut Butter Dog Treats

Ingredients:

• 2/3 cup pumpkin puree

• 1/4 to 1/3 cup peanut butter

• 2 eggs

• 2 1/2 cups flour (whole wheat preferred)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line baking sheet with parchment paper. In a bowl, mix all ingredients except flour and blend well. Gradually add the flour until the dough isn’t sticky. Roll dough into a ball. Lightly flour your surface and lightly knead. Use a rolling pin to roll dough to ¼-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters and place dough on baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Drizzle with peanut butter (optional).

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A SELECTION OF UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS AUGUST 2024

AUGUST 3RD

National Mustard Day

National Mustard Museum - 7477

Hubbard Ave | 10:00 AM

Hosted by the National Mustard Museum in Downtown Middleton, this celebration is one to look forward to! From 10am - 4pm there will be food, sampling, live music, and much more!

AUGUST 7TH

National Night Out

Lakeview Park - 6300 Mendota Ave 5:00 PM

National Night Out, held at Lakeview Park, is a neighborhood event sponsored by the Middleton Police Department. With the goal of promoting police-community relationships, this night will include games, food, and informational exhibits.

AUGUST 10TH

Cruise-in

Capital Flight - 8264 Airport Road 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

If you haven’t been to an event at the Middleton Municipal Airport, this is one to check out. The Cruise-in is a show featuring both cars and planes, and is free for spectators! To go along with the show there will also be food and entertainment.

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We help you fall in love with your skin again by gaining that natural GLOW with Hydrafacials, Chemical Peels and Microneedling.

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AUGUST 14TH

The Edison Investment

Luncheon - The Neutral Project

The Madison Club - 5 E. Wilson Street, Madison, WI 53703 | 12:00 PM

Join The Neutral Project at The Madison Club for a luncheon to explore investment opportunities in The Edison, a multifamily development set to be the world’s tallest mass timber highrise located in Milwaukee, WI. Scan the QR code on the following page for more details.

AUGUST 23RD – 25TH

The Good Neighbor Festival

Firemen’s Park - 7400 Lee St | 5:00 PM

Middleton’s premier event has everything you could want in a summer festival. Live music, a carnival, an art fair, a parade, and much more. This year’s theme is “The Greatest Show in Town”. Come through and you’ll understand why Middleton’s motto is “The Good Neighbor City.”

AUGUST 24TH

Run the Hawk Trail Runs

Blackhawk Ski Club - 10118 Blackhawk Road | 8:00 AM

Participants can enter Run the Hawk by signing up a relay team for a 3, 6, or 12 hour challenge, with the goal to complete as many laps around the course as possible! For less experienced runners, there is also 1.5 mile fun run. After the race there will be food and live music!

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