At The Roots LLC

01/30/2026

Sharing this from SHIFT because the economic blackout today matters AND because care shows up in a lot of forms.

This is a moment to pause, be intentional, and think about how our choices connect to something bigger.

For some, that means stepping away completely.

For others, it means redirecting resources and being thoughtful about where support goes - including continuing to show up for small, local businesses that are part of our communities.

All of it makes a difference.

What matters most is acting with care, purpose, and solidarity. 💚

Tomorrow is the Nationwide shutdown to protest ICE. The call is for no work, no school, and no shopping. We at SHIFT believe that this is an important call to action for all of us and we stand firmly with our immigrant neighbors.
That said, these action items are difficult or impossible for some folks, especially small businesses. We all have rent to make, electric bills to pay and families to provide for in an already difficult time of the year, economically. Our team has decided to remain open tomorrow, but we will be providing options for the community to gather and take action. Every action counts!

- We will provide art supplies to make art and fill our space with messages of peace, love, and justice.
- We will be continuing our donation drive for Chippewa Valley families that are being affected by ICE presence here.
- We will be donating all of our drip coffee proceeds to the CVRR Food Aid Fund.
- We will have a cozy corner set up for the littles thanks to Julia Schoolia.
- And we will have a list of action items and resources for you to do while you are here.

Some other small suggestions that we have for you:

- If you do spend any money, use cash and shop local. 

- If you are taking PTO, consider reallocating some of your earnings to organizations that are supporting immigrants in our communities. Depending on where you work, some employers will pledge to match donations, so ask about those opportunities!

- Pause the "regular programming" of life and be intentional about where and how you spend your time.

- If you are staying home tomorrow, spend your dollars locally today and saturday to support small businesses.

- Call your representatives or write letters.

01/29/2026

Ten years ago today, Mike and I got married.

We weren’t trying to start a business or build anything other than a life together.

But one thing led to another…

And as it turns out, falling in love sometimes comes with unexpected side effects like… for example, starting a whole ass business.

It’s still a little surreal. Mostly, it’s just something we’re grateful for.

Happy 10 years to us and a big thank you to the many hands and hearts that have helped make the rest possible!

-r

01/28/2026

01/27/2026

I wasn’t 100% sure I was going to be able to go to work today because I couldn’t find this necklace.

Is it special to me? Sure.

I bought it from Hello Adorn long before that was a solid financial decision, because the rainbow on it looked so close to our original logo. So obviously, I needed it.

But I also wear this necklace almost every day if I’m leaving the house, and I have for years now...for reasons that have zero to do with sentiment.

At some point in my 40+ years of life, I decided there was a certain list of things I had to do in order to be presentable.

Wearing a necklace is one of those things.

And this necklace, in particular, makes that very easy for me.

Without it, my neck wouldn’t be properly weighted in relation to the rest of my body, and my temperature would be off all day.

I had already pictured my entire outfit, including this necklace, so that was basically a plan. I can’t change one part of the plan without having to adjust everything else.

Do I take my earrings (the ones I also wear nearly every day) out to offset the weight difference?

Should I change my sweater to something I wouldn’t normally wear a necklace with anyway?

If I did, I’d also probably have to change my pants. And shoes.

And I’d already sprayed myself with perfume, which I also match to my outfit based on a set of criteria I have in my head. I didn’t want to shower to start over, so the outfit would also have to match that perfume choice.

I’m laughing as I write this because I ended up finding the necklace and I’m now at work, so the absurdity of it all can be funny in hindsight. But in the moment… it wasn’t funny at all.

This is what neurodivergence looks like for me.

Are there times when it makes me quirky, funny, or adorably weird but ultimately likable? Sure.

Are there times when it’s given me a leg up and helped me accomplish or do things others would struggle with? Yep.

But that’s not my experience most days.

My brain works differently, and I process the world differently.

I feel things (the weight of this tiny necklace, for example), smell things, hear things, and notice things other people don’t, for better or worse.

I also miss things other people don’t, like social cues that tell me someone wants to be friends, that the thing they said was actually an invite I was supposed to read between the lines for, or that they’re reading between the lines of my words and hearing something I didn’t say.

I absolutely support every individual’s right to make meaning out of any challenge, circumstance, or disability they may experience.

And I do it too, sometimes.

Sometimes it just is what it is. And it sucks.

But to anyone I met with today, they probably wouldn’t have noticed the necklace either way.

They almost certainly wouldn’t have clocked that, a few hours earlier, I wasn’t sure I could even leave the house. The struggle, the mental math, the spoons it took to get here, most of it never shows.

And most days, that’s true for a lot of us.

We never really know what it took for someone just to be able to show up.

So be gentle with yourself and others today, friends.

-r

01/24/2026

01/24/2026

Never a dull moment. 😅

01/24/2026

DID YOU KNOW: if you have a fur lined hood on your jacket it’s made to tuck in around your face so you don’t need a hat but the wind doesn’t get in.

I made it 42 years without this knowledge.

Whether you’re out causing a ruckus today or just getting the mail - stay warm, friends. 🥰

01/23/2026

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01/22/2026

Due to the forecasted temps tomorrow, some of our appointments may be moved to virtual or rescheduled for everyone’s safety and wellbeing.

If you’re on the schedule, your provider will reach out directly with next steps - no need to do anything right now.

Stay warm out there! ❄️🥶

01/22/2026

It's already🥶and it's about to get worse. Save these resources and share them with others who may need them!

LINK: https://emergency-management-operations-eccounty.hub.arcgis.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawPfhJNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFhcVVETndDeHRISzByMWZMc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmi_BherJ_GnxzrTv_9YqAlC4OjoSmmx_y1h5Sf7Tcl4nEPW_A0C17pWhw1h_aem_t2GAVysJRJFCRQHTB0whfg

❄️ Extreme Cold Resources – Eau Claire County ❄️

Brutally cold temperatures are creating dangerous conditions across Eau Claire County. We’ve created a centralized resource page with information on:

🏠 Warming centers
🚌 Transportation resources
🧊 Cold weather safety

This page is designed to be a single, trusted place for residents to find support and stay safe during this extreme cold event.

👉 Visit: https://emergency-management-operations-eccounty.hub.arcgis.com/

Community partners: If you know of a resource that should be included, please email
📧 Emergency.Management@eauclairecounty.gov

Please share to help get this information to those who need it most. 🤍

01/22/2026

I swear we’re trying to stay positive but seriously, wth. 🥶 stay safe out there friends