Alice in Dairyland Invites Consumers to Buy Local and “Savor the Season” with Something Special from Wisconsin

Nov 13, 2025

As the holiday season approaches, the Something Special from Wisconsin™ (SSfW) program can help consumers choose products for meals or gifts that support local Wisconsin businesses.

The red and yellow SSfW logo is a quick, reliable way to identify genuine Wisconsin products. The program’s nearly 500 member companies offer a wide variety of products, including books, gardening supplies, dairy products, snacks, candles, cooking and baking kits, beverages, sweets, and more. For more information and a complete list of SSfW members, visit www.somethingspecialwi.com.

To help consumers “Savor the Season” with the perfect Wisconsin product this holiday season, 78th Alice in Dairyland Sarah Hagenow will be featuring items from 36 SSfW members from across the state in television and radio interviews, newspaper and blog articles, and social media posts through December 12, 2025. A variety of products will be featured, including popcorn, candles, sweet treats, spices and rubs, and more.

“I am so excited to uplift and promote the Something Special from Wisconsin program through this holiday campaign,” said Hagenow. “This is a great opportunity to showcase unique novelties from our Wisconsin businesses and help community members everywhere. Follow along with me this November and December to learn how you can ‘Savor the Season’ with Something Special from Wisconsin."

Source : wi.gov

Video: Early Fall Colors | Scenic Ontario Road Trip!

All adventures must come to an end, but not without one more journey! Join The Wandering Shepherds as we say farewell to our cozy Calabogie cottage and take the scenic road trip home to Ewetopia Farms. Our first stop was a breathtaking hydroelectric generating station, framed by cliffs, rushing water, and brilliant fall leaves that seemed to have changed overnight. From there, we meandered along winding backroads through lakes and hills, soaking in the spectacular autumn scenery. This year, the colors seemed to arrive earlier than usual—perhaps due to the summer’s drought? Whatever the reason, it was an unforgettable display of Ontario’s fall beauty. Finally, our holiday drew to a close as we pulled back into Ewetopia Farms, ready to return to the sheep and our daily vlogs. But this trip reminded us how important it is to pause, explore, and appreciate the simple beauty around us.