Kelsey Ogletree

Kelsey Ogletree is an independent journalist covering national stories on food, wellness and travel. Born and raised in Montana, she moved to Chicago to attend Northwestern University—and ended up staying a decade. While she recently moved to Alabama, she still has her ear to the ground on all things Midwest. In addition to Midwest Living, she's a regular contributor to AARP The Magazine, Conde Nast Traveler, The Wall Street Journal, and more. When she's not writing or interviewing, she loves scouting out local bakeries and coffee shops, visiting small towns, taking long walks, and snuggling with her kitty and husband.
8 Midwest Bakeries That That Go All Out for the Holidays
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Hey, sugar! These spots sweeten the season with festive confections and holiday cheer.
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How to Set Achievable Finance Goals
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Learn how improving your relationship with money can boost mental health.
Sailing Schools for Beginners
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Follow the wind to a new hobby. Sailing schools make it easy with classes for beginners.
Try Golfing for Fitness
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More than just a weekend pastime, golf can be the driving force in your fitness routine.
Ayurveda You Can Try at Home—Or at a New Wisconsin Spa
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A new Wisconsin day spa rooted in Ayurvedic medicine teaches an ancient form of self-care.
This Is How Letter Writing Makes You Feel Better
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Lift your spirits in 10 minutes by putting pen to paper—and make someone else’s day too.
The Secrets to a Good Night’s Sleep
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Getting a good night’s sleep matters. So you (really) need to put down your phone, experts say. Here’s what else you need to do.
Fall Getaway to Bloomington, Indiana
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In Bloomington, a diverse music scene provides the soundtrack to a fall weekend of hiking, global eats and, if you choose to accept the challenge, a sweet self-guided bakery tour.
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The Logrolling Water Workout You Should Try
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No offense to paddleboarding, but logrolling is the coolest new (er, really old) workout on the water.
Yes, These Dogs Really Do Dive Off Docks For Sport
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Jump right into the world of canine dock diving. These dogs do.
Midwest Ropes Courses Offer Great Workouts
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Everyone talks about the fun (seriously, so fun), but ropes courses have legit health benefits.
This Midwest Animal-Lover is Helping Dogs in The Cutest Way
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A Milwaukee animal-lover is dressing up pups (and helping other ones), one bandana at a time.
7 Ways to Live Well Now
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A Minnesota mom's thoughtful care packages help you send love to friends who need it the most. Plus, ideas for cruelty-free lipsticks, an exceptionally flavorful bread and farm-to-front-door delivery services for humanely raised meat.
7 Ways to Live Well This Winter
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Brave the low temps and get outside on New Year's Day—you'll thank us later. Plus, ideas for adding muesli to your menu, making your holidays more green, and tracking exercise on your phone.
7 Ways to Live Well this Fall
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Eat plant-based products, stretch on a slip-proof yoga mat, listen to new tunes—see all our tips for healthy living this fall.
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