Monday, April 27, 2026

Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*

Drivers see relief at pumps: Gas prices fell across Eastern Wisconsin last week, with Sheboygan and Calumet averages down about 12 cents. The highest average hit $3.69, and state and national prices also dropped 9 cents -- see where prices stand.

Radio history on display: This week, Manitowoc Public Library features story times, an author talk with Sheboygan’s Lisa Lehmann, and more, capped by a 21-plus StorySlam at PetSkull Brewing Company on April 30 -- check out the full lineup.

Discover greenhouse-to-garden escapes: Wisconsin’s Spring Blooms digital passport has launched, and includes Sheboygan Falls’ Diamond Vu Agricultural Education Center. Earn points at floral destinations statewide and redeem them for farm fresh flowers -- explore the full site list.

The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy.*

Retirees are making moves: After gold's best year in nearly five decades, more folks than ever are moving part of their savings into precious metals. Not all of it... just enough to hedge against inflation. AHG put together a free guide that explains how it works -- grab your copy here.*

Live tunes, local vibes: Limelight Pub keeps things laid-back with craft cocktails, comfort-food favorites, and a tap list that covers both hop-heads and easy sippers. Meet up this week for live music, neighborly vibes, and outdoor seating when the weather cooperates... it basically feels like your living room, just with better bartenders.

Your weekly cupcake fix: Mini & Me Desserts bakes a fresh lineup every week, plus custom flavors for birthdays, cravings, and everything in between. They whip up gluten-free, sugar-free, keto, and dairy-free treats, too. Fun classes make dessert feel like sweet research.

Custom-scent self care: Whether your skin is cranky or you just want something that smells like you, swing by Olivü 426 on your next downtown stroll for hand-poured, natural goodies for face, body, and hair, plus customize-your-scent options. You can even make your own lip balms and sugar scrubs, which is ridiculously satisfying.

The slower you walk, the more it works: Tai Chi walking is trending online. Turns out it's centuries old — slow deliberate steps, paced breath, attention on the body. Thirty minutes a day burns fat, lifts your mood, and builds balance. No gym, no treadmill, no pounding on the joints. Take the quick quiz to see if it fits, then use code BASELOCAL for a discount on the coaching plan. *See how it works →

Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old).*See what it covers →

Selling your house doesn't have to take months: If you need to sell quickly — because you're downsizing, relocating, or just ready to close this chapter — Liz helps seniors sell their houses fast. As-is. No repairs, no showings, no drawn-out back-and-forth. You pick the closing date. *See how it works →

Unknown-number calls aren't random: Scammers don't just pick numbers out of a hat. They pay data brokers a few bucks and get everything they need to harass you, trick you, rob you, or steal your identity outright. Incogni removes all of your personal info from these data broker sites and keeps an eye out to make sure it stays gone for good. *Get protected →

For women who've been feeling off for years: The fatigue, the weight creeping up, the mood swings, the sleep that won't hold. Turns out most of those "it's just aging" problems are actually caused by hormones, and proper HRT can get you back to feeling like yourself. The catch? You can't get it without a full hormone panel and a doctor who understands what those numbers mean. Most women never get either, but Hone Health gives you both. *See how it works →

💐 Mother's Day Collage Portraits @ The Sheboygan Collective | Wednesday (4/29) at 6:00 PM – Make a meaningful Mother’s Day collage portrait with local fave Jesse Brunette of ScrappyHourArt, finally a craft Mom might actually display. She’ll guide you from sketch to tear-and-glue, materials included, you bring a photo, and leave with a brag-worthy keepsake, not a fridge magnet.

💎 Diamond Art Class @ Sheboygan Falls Marketplace | Thursday (4/30) at 5:30 PM – Trade doomscrolling for a Diamond Art Class at SF Marketplace, where you place tiny crystals, exhale, and accidentally make wall art. It’s beginner friendly, only $18, and the kit includes everything, plus a discount card, and seats disappear faster than good parking.

🌭 Rummage Sale and Brat Fry @ Immanuel Lutheran Church | Saturday (5/2) at 8:00 AM – Clear some trunk space and wear your sensible shoes, we’re treasure hunting a rummage sale while the brat fry keeps us fueled. Home goods, adult and kids’ clothes, toys, seasonal decor, books, shoes, accessories, and the glorious $5 bag sale that rewards shameless digging.

🌳 Drive Green, Plant Green @ Dahl Subaru | Saturday (5/2) at 10:00 AM – Yardwork season calls for a free tree, not another mulch run. Dahl Subaru Sheboygan and the Arbor Day Foundation are handing out native saplings, ready to plant, for free. Reserve yours before your neighbor grabs the good maple at https://get.arborday.org/405687.

🏇 Run for the Roses Party @ The Horse & Plow (Kohler) | Saturday (5/2) at 11:00 AM – Derby Day at The Horse & Plow means mint juleps, Southern specials, and an excuse to dust off your fanciest hat. Tackle the self-guided trivia, then strut for Best Dressed Gent, Couple, or Ladies Hat, and snag exclusive prizes if you stay past the finish.

🎶 Young Musical Stars Concert @ Weill Center for the Performing Arts | Saturday (5/2) at 1:00 PM – Celebrating its fifteenth year, the Young Musical Stars concert is serving up hometown prodigies, proud parents, and surprisingly few squeaky notes. It funds music study awards, so you can clap with purpose. Snag advance tickets from participating teachers, or the Weill Center box office.

🛍 Exhibition Market @ MAS Arts Studio | Saturday (5/2) at 3:00 PM – Think less flea market, more gallery you can actually afford. This one-day, curated pop-up gathers ten artists, makers, and vintage curators into a linger-friendly space with a mellow DJ, real conversations, and finds worth bragging about. Vendors, only 10 booths, $50, and intentionally community-first.

Parade of Homes featured, this refined Town of Wilson ranch offers over 2,100 sq ft and pond views on a .57-acre lot. LVP floors anchor an expansive fireplace-warmed living room and a kitchen with matte black appliances. A three-season room overlooking the stamped patio, a finished lower level with wet bar, and a heated 3+ car garage complete the scene.