Starting with an iron foundry in Sheboygan, Wis., John Michael Kohler founded Kohler Co. in 1873. He began a legacy of community enrichment, which was followed by his son, Walter Kohler, who not only served as President of the company, but also as Governor of Wisconsin. His motto was the words of John Ruskin, “Life […]
This 175-year-old company started as a stationery and fancy goods company. Charles Lewis Tiffany changed the store’s direction when he purchased a cache of diamonds in the 1840s from French aristocrats who needed cash more than jewels as they fled turmoil in their home country. He was dubbed “the king of diamonds,” and the company’s […]
In 1985, the Staglin family bought a Rutherford Bench estate and established their winery. The entire family—Garen and Shari, with children Shannon and Brandon—own and operate the company. They farm the land organically, and use 100 percent solar power at the vineyard. “Our family vineyard motto is ‘Great Wine for Great Causes,’ and we absolutely […]
Harry Winston opened his doors in 1932 and began transforming diamonds in a modern way. Mr. Winston’s most famous act of philanthropy is his donation of the Hope Diamond to the Smithsonian Institution. Mr. Winston purchased the legendary stone from the estate of Evalyn Walsh McLean in 1949—previous owners included Marie Antoinette and Louis XIV—and […]
Think signing your kid up for an ACT-prep course or hiring a math tutor is going to help your child succeed in life? If you read author Paul Tough’s new book, you may wonder if you’re wasting your kid’s time and your money. In his book, “How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity and the Hidden […]
Rock climbing, camping, hiking—close-by Wisconsin has all of these great outdoor fall activities. Devil’s Lake This state park is about 3 1/2 hours from most of the North Shore, so it’s not a one-day destination, but it’s a great weekend trip. If you’re a hiker or rock climber, it’s really the only nearby location that […]
Pulled pork sandwiches that taste like a pitmaster basted them all day, but take almost no time at all. The secret is your slow cooker, and literally just 10 minutes of your time. If you have leftovers, and I’m guessing you won’t, you can use the meat to top a salad, stuff in a quesadilla […]
This list is adapted from “The World Needs Your Kid,” by Craig Kielburger, Marc Kielburger and Shelley Page. The authors wrote this for kids to follow. Your job is to encourage and cheerlead, but don’t take over and direct. 1. Choose an issue – What is really bugging you? What do you wish you could […]
Not every kid will get a college sports scholarship. And most of our kids won’t be grand chess masters or Science Olympiad champs, but your child can change the world and become a better, happier person in the process. That’s the theory of Marc Keilburger, author of “The World Needs Your Kid,” and co-founder […]
Looking for a guilt-free way to finally purge your closet of last season’s trends? What about those toys your growing children still sentimentally cling to that are cluttering your basement? Zealous Good provides a platform for donating items, and lets donors know exactly where and how their items are being used. Zealous Good is […]
