Luna Glo Candle Bar is a gorgeous new shop in Downtown Green Bay that offers a DIY candle experience. It’s the perfect activity for a girls’ day outing or even a date night! Here’s a look at my recent visit, and how I created my very own candle:
Step 1: Selecting Fragrances
Luna Glo offers over 90 fragrance options, so there really is something for everyone! I selected 2 scents to mix in my candle creation: fruit loops and vanilla.
Step 2: Choosing a Vessel
Again, there are lots of lovely options. There were a few vessels that caught my eye, but I ultimately decided on an opalite pink glass.
Step 3: Adding a Wick & Labels
I upgraded for a woodwick, but you can also keep it classic. I loved customizing my candle name sticker and hearing how others labeled their creations.
Step 4: Mixing Scents & Pouring Wax
I mixed the fruit loop and vanilla fragrances separately from the wax to achieve the perfect ratio. Then, the fragrance and wax were mixed up before being poured into the vessel. After the wax was poured, I added glitter for an extra sparkly touch.
Curing Your Custom Creation
The candle needs time to cure before you take it home (about 60-90 minutes). You can wait in the shop, or you can head out and come back. Our group decided to hang out and chat, and the time flew right by!
The candle-making experience was fun, creative, and cozy. And, very beginner-friendly! You are guided throughout the experience, so no worries if you’ve never made a candle before. The aesthetic of the shop is very welcoming and calm. It’s a great place to gather with friends/loved ones and create something unique!
Have you ever enjoyed a DIY experience like this? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments or on Instagram. Let’s chat!
If you’ve ever been walking around Downtown Green Bay in the summer, you’ve likely seen (and heard) a pedal pub cruising down the street. This is the Foxy Pedaler! But this isn’t the only option to ride and sip in style. There’s also the Foxy Paddler party boat, which offers a similar experience on the water.
I’ve recently taken a ride on each of the Foxy tours – an activity that’s been on my local wishlist for a little while now! And, I had a great time! Both provide a fun and unique experience to enjoy.
Here’s what my journeys looked like, plus a few tips for having the best experience. I hope this inspires you to plan your own Foxy tour.
My Foxy Pedaler Experience
This was my first time on a pedal pub, and it was a blast! For a couple of hours, we biked around town and visited three local bars:
Our first stop was Jill’s. This place is known for fresh-squeezed summer hummers – delish!
Second, we visited Lenny’s Tap. This is a spot I’m familiar with from downtown beer and wine walks. It’s a great place to grab a drink.
Last, but certainly not least, we went to C-Street. It’s a cozy spot with unique style!
Two of the three bars I had never been to, so I found the tour to be a great opportunity to explore my own city. Also, it was fun to ride around the downtown streets on the Pedaler. As you may imagine, it gets lots of looks, but also cheers!
My Foxy Paddler Experience
This tour brought us for a chill ride on the water and to visit a couple of local bar & grills: Fox Harbor and Hagemeister Park. Both are downtown favorites in Green Bay!
The Foxy Paddler tour was giving all of the best summer vibes. If you’re looking for something fun to do and to beat the heat, this is the thing! The cover, refreshments, and breeze from the water made a sunny summer day very comfortable.
If you have a large group you want to bike around with, this may also be the tour for you! The party boat can accommodate 22 people.
Smooth cruising and cold drinks – what’s not to like?
Tips for the Best Experience
Before you head on your adventure, plan ahead:
Make sure you have a fully charged phone with an upbeat playlist ready to go! You can get hooked up to the speaker system on the Pedaler or Paddler to set the tone for your on-the-go party.
Wear comfy shoes. You’ll be pedaling, getting on and off the pedaler/paddler, and walking around bars – it’s good to choose function over fashion in this situation.
Bring NA sips if you like! You can totally enjoy this experience without alcohol. Bring the sips that’ll complement your good time.
Have you experienced the Foxy Pedaler or Foxy Paddler? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments or on Instagram. Let’s chat!
I stayed very caffeinated last weekend while exploring nine local shops located in Downtown Green Bay. My husband, family, and I attended the Cafe Crawl together for the second year, so I think it qualifies as a tradition now!
The Cafe Crawl is one of my favorite annual events in the area. It combines my love for coffee and my love for the amazing local spots we have in Green Bay.
Here’s a look at where we explored on the crawl:
Glas Coffeehouse
Glas served up a special Draft Day brew and chocolate chip energy bites. They provided the perfect cozy setting to enjoy our treats and watch the trolly zoom from stop to stop outside the window.
Captain’s Walk Winery
This winery is a favorite spot of mine. The vibes, the aesthetic, and the wine are all incredible. Instead of serving simply coffee, Captain’s Walk served Coffee Bean Buzz cocktails (coffee with Kahlua, Tequila, and whipped cream).
Grounded Cafe
Here we sampled a hot cup of chaider (chai & apple cider), and a gluten-free peanut butter cookie. Look at the photo below and you’ll see that the cookie was so good my husband couldn’t let the phone eat first.
If you’ve been a reader, you may remember that I mentioned Grounded Cafe on the blog before. Grounded served as a stop on the 2023 Cafe Crawl, too! You can check out my 2023 Cafe Crawl journey for even more coffee shop recommendations. But, first, let’s visit the rest of the 2025 stops – read on!
Hotel Northland
This stop had my favorite treat: a cinnamon roll! Hotel Northland is a gorgeous place to stay or simply grab a drink or a meal. My husband and I enjoyed a mini staycation at Hotel Northland a couple of years back. It has a very elegant and historic charm while offering luxurious modern amenities.
Lion’s Mouth Bookstore
Book lovers, this is the place for you! Lion’s Mouth served freshly brewed coffee and tea. I hadn’t been in the shop since they unveiled their in-store coffee bar, so it was exciting to see the cafe in action! I’ll have to return for a sip and a read.
Loco Wisco
You can always depend on Loco Wisco for a beautiful assortment of local goods. Here, we sampled Door County Coffee and espresso cheese. I have to say, espresso and cheese seemed like an unusual pairing, but it totally worked!
Daily Buzz
I enjoyed a Honey Bee Refresher sample at Daily Buzz. This coffee shop is high on my list of downtown favorites. In the same location, at night, the space comes to life as The Nightly Buzz. It’s on my list of places to check out!
The Attic
Here is yet another place perfect for book lovers! The Attic has shelves of books to explore and find your next read as well as everything you’d expect from your typical coffee shop. They brewed a few tea options to try.
The Kompound
This is a fairly new coffee shop in the area, but it’s quickly becoming one of my favorites. The Kompound has a unique style and a delicious line-up of lattes. During the crawl, I tried the Peanut Butter Latte – it was perfectly sweet and the tastiest way to wrap up our caffeinated adventure.
What’s your favorite local coffee shop? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments or on Instagram. Let’s chat!
This past weekend, I joined in on the Cafe Crawl all around Downtown Green Bay. The crawl featured six different local coffee and tea shops and lots of unique caffeinated treats to enjoy. Admittedly, I’ve been waiting for this event to return since the last Cafe Crawl I went to in 2018. Coffee and hanging out downtown are just a couple of my favorite things, so this event is the perfect blend!
If you’re looking for a new cafe to try, you can’t go wrong with any of the shops that were on the Cafe Crawl route:
Daily Buzz Espresso Bar
The crawl began at Daily Buzz Espresso Bar. This shop is a favorite of mine since I can always count on enjoying something from their seasonal drink menu. Not to mention, their food is great and their bakery case is always mouth-watering. The aesthetic of Daily Buzz is a bit industrial yet still cozy.
Glas Coffeehouse
As you may guess from the name, Glas Coffeehouse has Irish roots. This place is my go-to when I want a big cup of cold brew. If you don’t get a chance to visit this shop in person, you should check if you’re in the designated area for their bike delivery. Yep, you read that right. They deliver coffee and treats in a very eco-friendly way.
Grounded Cafe at ADRC
If you’re looking for a cup of coffee that can make a difference, check out Grounded Cafe. They provide a space for people of all abilities and all ages to thrive. You can check them out on the ‘gram for all of their daily special announcements.
The Attic Books and Coffee
Calling all book lovers! The coffee shop doubles as a book shop. So, while you sip, you can also shop a variety of pre-loved books. I always recommend The Attic to friends who are new to the area.
Cultivate Taste Tea Salon
Cultivate Taste is a tea shop that’s somewhat new to the area and very new to me. I’ve stopped by a couple of times during local events like the Cafe Crawl, but I’d love to visit for an official tea tasting.
Voyageurs Bakehouse
This place is really beautiful and bright. Their lattes are artfully done, and their bakery treats are so yummy. Voyageurs is the kind of place that I enjoy going to on a slow Saturday morning. If you’re looking for a solid breakfast and an Instagramable location, this is your place.
Which coffee shops will you try or have you tried? Any favorites? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments or on Instagram. Let’s chat!
The Festival of Trees is an event that the National Railroad Museum in Green Bay hosts annually. In Mid-November and throughout December, the museum is decorated with dozens of unique trees. The trees are all sponsored by different businesses and organizations in our area. The trees tend to reflect the personalities of the establishments that they represent.
According to the museums’ numbers, the event attracts more than twenty-thousand visitors each holiday season! After visiting the event this year, I can see why it is so popular. The day after Christmas, my family and I headed to the National Railroad Museum to check out the event. As soon as we walked in, we got a taste of what was to come. The lobby featured several large and glittering trees. My favorite was a tree from the Green Bay Botanical Garden. It was covered in a gorgeous arrangement of flowers and pinecones.
Beginning Our Tour in Fuller Hall
After getting our museum tickets, we entered exhibit space A: Fuller Hall. The first thing that caught my eye in this space was the Brown County Dairy Promotions tree. It had a cow tree topper that was just too cute. I also enjoyed the extremely shiny tree from American Antiques & Jewelry: it had a fun retro vibe.
In addition to the beautiful decor, this space held tons of Blatz, Pabst, and Schlitz memorabilia that accompanied the history of the Milwaukee Beer Line. The Beer Line is what the Milwaukee Road train route became known as since it served Milwaukee’s largest breweries. I recommend checking out the exhibit for a nice and detailed history!
Checking Out The Bauer Drumhead Gallery
In the next exhibit space, we got to see lots of train drumheads from the early 1900s to the 1970s. In case you didn’t already know, drumheads are big illuminated signs that trains used for identification and to promote themselves on the rails. Pretty cool, right?
Of course, we got to see more trees in this space too! The Green Bay Press-Gazette tree really stole the show for me. It was covered in a ton of mini newspapers and topped off with a huge red bow.
Entering The Lenfestey Center & Touring the Rolling Stock
In the Lenfestey Center, we were greeted by lots of bright trees and some massive trains. Seriously, one of the locomotive’s nicknames was literally “Big Boy.” One of my favorite parts about this space was being able to actually board the trains and explore them. I loved looking out of the train windows and seeing the rows of glittering trees down below.
In between jumping on the Eisenhower, the Chicago & North Western Joseph Lister hospital car, and the Escanaba & Lake Superior Snow Plow, we toured the trees at ground level. My favorite tree in this space was definitely the Captain’s Walk Winery tree. It had a “blue Christmas” theme with wine bottles, wine glasses, and wine corks hanging all over it. Terror on the Fox had a very unique and spooky tree that was completed with a jack-o-lantern tree topper. My family loved the Frozen-themed tree; I think it was mostly because it featured a big and adorable Olaf. Berners Schober’s tree was also great. It featured mini home blueprints of a few homes in Green Bay along with other gold and paper ornaments. The tree felt very on-brand and was truly stunning.
Heading Out to the McCormick Pavilion
It was a chilly winter day when we went to the museum, but we braved the cold to see the trains in the pavilion. The pavilion featured four tracks with a few trains on each track. Some of the trains we were able to jump on board and others we viewed on the outside. Looking in on one of the passenger trains, we were able to see lots of festive decorations and even a mini tree. It was a fun hidden gem!
Off The Rails and Heading Out
Personally, I had not been to the railroad museum in years, and I am not sure if my family had ever been, but we all loved the experience. It was just plain cool. None of us knew much about the railroad going into the museum, but we left knowing some fun facts and having more of an appreciation for railroad history. We also got to enjoy lots of holiday decor before 2023 is here!
If you are looking for a fun way to extend your holiday season, check out the Festival of Trees with some family or friends.
I can’t pass up a night with live music. When I saw that the EPIC was bringing another country tour to town last Friday night, I knew I wanted to go to the show. I was sold when I saw that the event was partnered with Happily Ever After, a local animal sanctuary. Each ticket purchased directly helps the cats and dogs that the nonprofit cares for.
While I haven’t personally adopted a pet (yet), I know a few people that have adopted from Happily Ever After. I admire the organization, what they stand for, and the work they do. A fun night out for a great cause? Sign me up!
Arriving at the EPIC Event Center
As soon as I walked into the EPIC, I saw the partnership with Happily Ever After in action. Very cute and adoptable pups greeted us fans. I had the chance to meet a sweet dog, Alfredo. I’m sure every fan that held him wanted to take him home.
Lots of other dogs were hanging out around the venue before the show got started. I was happy that I arrived when the doors opened so I got to experience this. I’ve been to quite a few concerts, but I had never been to a show like this.
Getting Ready for the Music
I opted for standing tickets so I could be close to the action. However, the balcony at the EPIC is a nice option if you would like to reserve a seat. With standing tickets, it’s especially nice to show up to the concert early so you can walk around and scope out your spot.
I like having the time to grab a drink before the show gets started too. I enjoyed the drink special of the night that was themed after Tyler Rich’s dog, Yukon. Cleverly, the drink was made with Yukon Jack whiskey.
Let’s Get It Started: Mandi Sagal Takes the Stage
The first opener was Mandi Sagal, a Nashville singer-songwriter who is originally from Green Bay (and a Bay Port High alumnus). She had a very personal connection to the show since she adopted a cat from Happily Ever After years back.
Mandi performed lots of original tunes and even a Shania Twain cover alongside her husband who played the guitar. I loved her song, “One Less Broken Heart,” which is set to release in January. She shared a raw and real story behind the new music: I always find it impactful to hear the meaning of songs from the songwriters themselves.
Up Next: Time To Rock with Robyn Ottolini
You may know her from her TikTok viral hit, “F-150.” Robyn came out to the stage with lots of energy and a powerful band behind her. She delivered a variety of genres in between original songs and covers like Elle King and Miranda Lambert’s “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home).” In the crowd, we got to hear her rap, get a bit rock-and-roll, and even perform Hannah Montana’s “Best of Both Worlds.” It was incredible to hear her play the piano and perform “Trust Issues.” I was also happy to hear a bit more Shania; Robyn played “Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under?” with her own unique twist.
Hello, Headliner: It’s Time for Tyler Rich
Last but certainly not least, Tyler Rich and his band met the audience. He’s no stranger to Green Bay or performing in Green Bay. Like Mandi, Tyler also adopted a furry companion from Happily Ever After. Near the end of the show, we got to see his dog, Yukon, come out on stage. It was really cool to hear the story of Yukon’s adoption and Tyler Rich’s personal connection to the area. Not to mention, it was amazing to hear him perform so many of his original songs and even a “Billie Jean” cover.
Tyler really engaged with the crowd and even refereed a beer-chugging contest between two fans in the front row. Near the end of the show, Robyn joined him for a song. His grand finale was “Leave Her Wild” (one of my favorites).
What A Night
Friday night’s concert was an excellent blend of performances that left me excited for what may be next at the EPIC. I will definitely be keeping my eye on upcoming show announcements. I understand that not every concert can be accompanied by adorable pups, but let’s just say, I wouldn’t mind it.
Summer is not over yet! There is still lots to do before we wrap up July and August, especially in Green Bay.
In this post, I’ll share five things that I’ve been enjoying this summer. If you also live in Green Bay, we may have some favorite things to do in common. Yet, I hope that you can find something new to try in this post! If you are not from Green Bay, I believe this post offers some good recommendations for a visit.
Go To the Downtown Farmers’ Markets
When the weather starts warming up in Green Bay, I always look forward to farmers’ market season. On Wednesday nights, you can catch the Farmers’ Market on Broadway from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. There are local produce vendors as well as a few food trucks and beer tents. Also, you’ll find a handful of vendors selling floral bouquets.
On Saturday morning, there’s a farmers’ market from 7:00 am to noon on South Washington Street in Downtown Green Bay. I love to catch the free yoga at 8:00 am. This market also has a lot of local vendors and food trucks. I always have to stop by Coffee Wizardz‘s nitro cold brew stand; their draft lattes are incredible.
Enjoy Live Music, Wine Slushies, and Sangria at Captain’s Walk Winery
Captain’s Walk Winery is currently hosting a Summer Concert Series on Thursday nights (you can check the dates here). They have wine slushies on the menu Thursday through Sunday throughout summer. Yes, these are absolutely delicious.
Before summer is over, I need to make it to one of their Sangria Saturdays. From 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturdays in the summer, you can get 1 liter of sangria and a basket of chips with homemade salsa for just $14!
Attend Titletown District Events
There’s always something going on in Titletown. Lately, they’ve been hosting a series of free concerts with some pretty big names. I’m looking forward to seeing 3OH!3 on August 13th! In the district, they also host workout classes, outdoor movies, and more! You can check out their full calendar of events here.
Go Out On Downtown Dinner Dates
A few of my favorite places to grab dinner in Downtown Green Bay include Copper State, Vintage Cantina, and Fox Harbor. I probably frequent Fox Harbor the most, but Vintage is a close second. You can depend on these three for a good meal and good drinks.
Enjoy Live Music and Brews at Badger State Brewing
Badger State Brewing has live music in their beer garden every Friday night (now through August)! It’s the perfect spot to kick back, relax, and have a good time. They have a huge beer selection, and they frequently feature new brews. Lately, I’ve really liked Tiki Tom Margs, Stateside Seltzer’s Hard Lemonade, and Badger State’s Cran-Delusion.
What are your favorite things to do in the summer? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments or on Instagram. Let’s chat!
Megan Burton 