Good Morning ☀️ —and welcome to Good Morning, Coulee—the newsletter that starts your day with delight, not drama.
Today on Good Morning, Coulee:
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🕊 Not feeling yourself lately? Our featured small business of the week might be able to help.
🌕 A chance to get outdoors, meet some new friends, and see the Bike Skills Park in La Crescent. There will be campfires, hot cocoa, and a short hike along a candlelit path. Support a local Eagle Scout project »
❤️ A Do Good, Coulee prompt to get your week started the right way.
Alright, let’s jump in. Start the day. 👇
Here’s what I was listening to when I wrote this email.👇
Cigarette - Alfie Jukes
You vibin’? You can listen to the entire playlist here ➡️
Santa Claus pays a visit to Valley View Mall // News 8 Now »
JCI La Crosse seeking public's help after water damages Toys for Tots donations // News 8 Now »
Sparta community lights up the night with Evans-Bosshard Park holiday display // News 8 Now »
Sparta celebrates 11th annual Kriskindlmarkt with European-style holiday market // News 8 Now »
Santa and his helpers kick off 31st Rotary Lights with parade and fireworks // News 8 Now »
📚 Courage in Action: Women Leading the Way Forward // Thu, Dec 04 // 6:00–7:00 PM // Weiser Park Pavilion, La Crescent, MN // Free // Event Link ➡️
Join Dr. Jodi Vandenberg-Daves for a book talk and Q&A on courageous leadership and her new book Leading With Courage. A celebration of transformational women leaders, hosted by the La Crescent Public Library and Chamber of Commerce.
🏃♂️ Ugly Sweater 5K Run/Walk // Fri, Dec 05 // 4:15–5:00 PM // La Crosse, WI // Ticketed // Event Link ➡️
A festive, family-friendly 5K featuring holiday music, character appearances, sparkly-lit marsh trails, and an award ceremony at Rotary Lights. Wear your ugliest sweater and celebrate the season while you run or walk!
🍪 Crafting and Cocoa with the Girl Scouts // Sat, Dec 06 // 10:00 AM–1:00 PM // 2850 Midwest Drive, Suite 104, Onalaska, WI // Free // Event Link ➡️
A free holiday craft-and-take event for area girls in 4K and up. Enjoy cocoa, Girl Scout Cookies, and festive crafting with your grown-up by your side.
🍹 Garden to Glass: Mocktail Workshop // Sun, Dec 07 // 2:30–3:45 PM // Nature Place – Myrick Park Center // Ticketed // Event Link ➡️
Craft three seasonal mocktails using fresh herbs, fruits, and natural mixers. A hands-on workshop that leaves you with new recipes, techniques, and confidence—no bar tools required.
🎅 Brunch with Santa and Mrs. Claus // Sun, Dec 07 // 10:00 AM–1:00 PM // Holmen Area Community Center // $12 Adults / $6 Kids / Free 3 & Under // Event Link ➡️
A magical family morning featuring brunch, crafts, story time, Santa fun, and a gift for each child. Enjoy pancakes, eggs, sausage, muffins, juice, and a hot cocoa bar—plus photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Today’s prompt:
Give someone in your neighborhood a boost today—shovel a little extra, grab their garbage bin, or check in on someone who lives alone. Quiet kindness counts the most.
🌿 Small Business Spotlight: Deep with Cailee Rae
If your days have felt a little too loud, too busy, or too demanding lately… this week’s featured business is a breath of fresh, grounding air.
Deep with Cailee Rae is a Relationship + Spiritual Wellness coaching practice dedicated to helping women reconnect with themselves, especially in the chaos of everyday life. Cailee blends Coaching, Massage, and Reiki to support women who feel stretched thin, disconnected, or stuck in old patterns that no longer serve them.
What makes Cailee’s work so special is the way she creates a gentle, nurturing space for her clients. Her approach centers on:
💚 Self-honoring rituals
💚 Healthy boundaries
💚 Emotional presence
💚 Returning to the body with clarity and calm
Whether someone is navigating a life transition, craving deeper inner peace, or simply needing a place to exhale, Cailee helps women slow down, tune in, and rediscover the ease and wisdom they already carry.
It’s thoughtful, soulful work—and it’s making a real impact right here in the Coulee Region.
👉 Learn more or book a session: https://www.wellnessdeep.com/
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