At The Roots LLC

04/08/2026

I’ve been feeling, unpacking, and researching something that's left me feeling deeply unsettled:

Our days are filled with constant stimulation and input, but so many feel unfulfilled, stressed out, and like life has no real meaning or joy.

All that stimulation seems to have replaced:

Boredom.
Random conversations.
Focus.
Silence.
Rest.
Creativity.
Connection.

And I've been wrestling with how to better support a reclaiming of those things in our community when the issue seems so huge and overwhelming.

Curious if that resonates with anyone else?
Am I the only one feeling this?

04/07/2026

We wanted to share a quick update on the donation drive for the Express sober space/Kids Day initiative.

After giving it some time, it’s clear that this one didn’t quite take off in the way we had hoped from a community engagement and donation standpoint, so we’ve made the decision to cancel the fundraiser. GoFundMe is in the process of returning all contributions.

We know community initiatives don’t always land on the first try and that’s part of building something together. We’re still really grateful to everyone who paid attention, shared, or contributed - your support didn't go unnoticed!

We also want to give a lot of credit to the Eau Claire Express. They remain committed to supporting recovery in the ballpark, and we truly appreciate both their partnership and their openness to continuing the conversation and exploring what collaboration can look like moving forward.

This isn’t the end of the idea, just a pause on this version of it.

Our organization remains deeply committed to supporting environments like this in our community, and we’ll keep listening, learning, and working to figure out what’s possible.

If you’re interested in being part of efforts like this, we’d encourage you to check out the Safe and Sober Spaces task force through the Eau Claire Health Alliance. It’s one of the spaces where these kinds of ideas can continue to take shape.

Appreciate you being here. -r

04/07/2026

So after a very long and sort of sh*tty day I’m doing laundry and it occurred to me that I f’ed up…

I forgot to switch the early bird pricing off for The Reset Workshop: A Half-Day Reset for Women Who Just Can’t “Take a Break”

And frankly, I’m too tired to care enough to rush to fix it.

Meaning, my exhaustion is your gain. 😂

Meaning, I’ll be taking a BREAK while you have another… idk few hours… to sn**ch up the $40 in savings.

K bye.
R

04/06/2026

Yoooooooooooooooooo early bird pricing ends tonight!

It’s $90 right now and will go up to $129.

If you’ve been hovering, reading these, thinking “maybe I should…” and then getting distracted or talking yourself out of it… totally get it.

Also… this is probably your moment.

So if it’s been on your mind and you like saving $$ then now’s a good time to grab a spot before the price jumps.

Details in the comments.💚

04/05/2026

Five years ago, before we had an office, before we had peers, before At The Roots LLC was anything more than a name on some official documents…

we had plants. 🌱

We put the word out about this little dream and people showed up with cuttings.

Little clippings from their own homes. Things they had grown, broken off, and handed over to us to help us get started.

We sold them to build enough money to take the first step.

Nothing about At The Roots was built alone. Not at the beginning, and not now.

It’s been people offering what they have:

Lived experience
Time
Ideas
Partnerships
Skills
Trust
Opportunity
Compassion
Care

Mostly it’s just a lot of people showing up when it matters.

This year, for our birthday, I’m spending a little time back where this started by repotting plants grown from leftover cuttings from that original sale - the same ones that helped get this whole thing off the ground.

They’re a small, tangible reminder that things grow when people invest in them and that what you offer others, even if it feels small, can turn into something much bigger over time.

Five years in…

♥️ We’ve built something that reaches across counties, systems, and communities
♥️ We’ve created pathways that didn’t exist before
♥️ We’ve shown up for people in some really hard, real moments
♥️ And we’re tending the seedlings of a whole new initiative with Work in Common

And personally, this business (my baby) has helped me heal and grow, brought me to tears, cracked me open, and taught me to love myself and others in ways I never thought possible.

To everyone who has been part of this, in big ways, small ways, seen and unseen…

thank you for helping us grow.

Happy Birthday, At The Roots LLC! 🎂🎈

I’m still so damn proud of you.🥹

04/05/2026

If you’re the one who...

– keeps things moving when no one else does
– figures it out, even when you’re already maxed
– doesn’t drop the ball (even when you want to)
– people rely on without even thinking twice
– gets asked “can you just…” more than anyone else
– holds a lot together behind the scenes that no one really sees
– is the default planner, organizer, fixer
– remembers everything for everyone
– makes sure things don’t fall apart

But also the one who...

– feels like you should be able to handle this by now
– looks around and assumes everyone else is doing better than you
– second-guesses yourself more than people would ever guess
– keeps pushing through because… what’s the alternative?
– is tired, but not the kind of tired that sleep fixes
– has tried to “just take a break” and somehow ended up more stressed

And also...

– wants things to feel a little lighter but doesn’t know how
– doesn’t really want fluffy advice, just something that actually helps
– is doing a lot right and still feels off
– is holding a full life… and not totally enjoying it

This workshop is for you.

Details in the comments. 💬

04/04/2026

Menomonie friends! 🪏🪴🫜

🌱 Volunteers Needed! 🌱

The Dunn County Jail Garden is looking for helping hands! If you enjoy gardening and want to make a difference in our community, we’d love to have you join us.

For more information or to volunteer, please contact Kathie Metzger at metzger@wwt.net
Let’s grow something great together!

04/04/2026

From relaxed recovery groups to deeply interactive and perspective-changing workgroups and trainings - we've got a little something for everyone!

Check out our website for more details or send us a message with any questions.

See you soon! 💚

04/03/2026

We'd like to offer a GREAT BIG THANK YOU to Tena at The Friendly CFO for sponsoring a woman to attend The Reset Workshop: A Half-Day Reset for Women Who Just Can’t “Take a Break”

Women showing up for other women, creating space where there might not have been any otherwise - that’s the kind of community we live for.

Thank you, 💚

04/03/2026

An unprompted Q&A about Girl Dinner:

❓What's this?

The only pic I remembered to take of Girl Dinner. :D

❓What did you talk about?

Books. Reading Glasses. Kids. Ghosts. Vibrational sound healing. Being in the military. Books. Dollar tree. Family. The evils of social media. Bumper stickers. Mediums. Cookie Dough. Books.

You know... girl stuff.

❓Was it fun?

Well, we went a half hour over because I lost track of time, and after I sent my husband a text that said, "That was so much fun!"

So, yes. :D

❓What did you eat?

Veggies. Dill Dip. Hummus. Cheese and crackers. Cookie Dough. Soda. Pretzels. Beer cheese dip. Olives.

❓Was it awkward?

Honestly... I was worried it might be because I didn't really prepare, but it wasn't. Like at all. We never ran out of things to talk about.

❓How does one sign up for the next one?

I'm so glad you asked. Check the comments.