
January is a special time for all of us with canine companions. It's Walk Your Dog Month! If you're feeling a bit sluggish after the holidays – or if you made a resolution to be more active – Walk Your Dog Month is the perfect opportunity to head outside with your best friend. I recommend checking out some of these awesome trails here in Dane County on your walks.

There's something special about shopping at small local businesses for the holidays. Not only do you get the satisfaction of supporting locally-owned shops and boutiques in your community, but you can also find some amazing holiday gifts that the big chain stores simply can't offer.
Luckily, we have some cool local shops here in the Madison area. With Small Business Saturday coming up on November 26, our real estate agents are excited to share some of their favorite places to shop small in Dane County.

Our real estate agents don't need any excuse to sing the praises of our favorite local coffee shops here in the Madison area... but with National Cappuccino Day coming up on November 8, now is a better time than ever. Be sure to check out these awesome Dane County coffee shops in honor of the occasion!

If you can't be in Berlin for Oktoberfest, then our real estate agents recommend Dane County and the surrounding areas (near delightful Madison homes for sale) as a festive place to partake.
Originating in Bavaria, Oktoberfest is marked by celebrations centered around two mainstay comfort foods: delicious bratwurst and refreshing beer. Near Dane County, of course, you'll find a variety of local additions, like the use of authentic Wisconsin cheese.

What better way to cool off on a sunny day than with a heaping bowl or a towering cone of your favorite flavor of ice cream?
If you're looking for a place to cool down and satisfy your sweet tooth, then our real estate agents have you covered. These are our favorite Dane County ice cream shops.