This weekend, July 11th & 12th, Madison shows off 500 of it’s best artists, along side music, entertainment and outdoor dining. MMoCA’s 51st annual Art Fair on the Square exhibits works in mixed media, graphics, prints, ceramics, drawings, fiber, leather, furniture, glass, jewelry, metalworks, paintings, photographs, sculpture, 3D mixed media, and wood. This year the fair is also going green by inviting artists to use recycled materials and accepting working bike donations which will be refurbished and shipped to developing countries for transportation or as a power source. Join the 200,000+ people attending the fair this weekend at the Capital square.

It rained a lot in Wisconsin this past weekend, so many of you may have had a DIY weekend inside. To save a little cash on your next project, check out Real Simple’s New Uses For Old Things — it has creative ideas on re-using your everyday household items. Or see this random European site Atelier-v which also has some clever, but kind of odd ideas. Our favorites are the paintbrush door-stop and the cactus pacifier (some kids just can’t break the habit)!

The Eco Candle Company, located in Neenah, specializes in soy candles, handmade soap, natural bath & body products. Their signature item, the MANdle, is perfect for your man this Father’s Day. For just $8, you can choose from an entire line of soy based candles geared towards men. They recently updated their design (I liked their old one better – it was in a tall glass jar), but see for yourself at ecocandleco.com.

A summer cycling trip sounds perfect. And a hotel geared towards cyclists sounds even more perfect. The Earth Rider Cycling Hotel in Brodhead, WI is just want you’ve been looking for. Located in Green County, just 35 miles south of Madison, this hotel provides guides that will get you cruising on 75 miles of the Midwest’s best biking trails and 275 miles of paved low-traffic roads. Plus, the hotel has bike schwag, an in-house tune-up guy, and a rental shop while the local town offers cheese factories, breweries, and Amish businesses. It’s no secret why Wisconsin was ranked the second most bicycle friendly state in the U.S. and is the proposed course for the 2016 Summer Olympics. Check out earthridercycling.com.

Looking for a last minute grad gift? Or maybe you deserve something new? Grab one of these (or all three) wool felt accessories at Design Within Reach. This iPhone holder, wallet and card holder are not only fashionable, but practical for those days that you prefer to travel light. This sustainable material is warm in winter and breathes in summer, conforming to its contents like a mitt. Check out dwr.com or visit their store in Milwaukee’s historic third ward district.

Concerned about toxic chemicals leaching from your plastic baby products? Try the new Think Baby Stainless Steel Feeding Set  - it combines plastic and stainless steel to form an insulated feeding set, free of BPA, PVC, Phthalates, Melamine and Lead. The new Think Baby line brings eco-friendly versatility to your child’s meal time while designing it to look good too. They’ve taken their expertise in stainless steel sport water bottles and applied it perfectly to their baby bottles and new feeding set. You can find this children’s feeding set at a number of Wisconsin retailers including Bark River Kids in Delafield, Destination Maternity in Brookfield, Freckle Face in Milwaukee, Little Green Booties in Hartford, Planet Wise in New Glarus, Satara Home and Baby in Madison and also at Whole Foods, Babies”R”Us and Target.

And not just any pinwheel… a pinwheel mobile for your pretty baby. Made by Dosta Beba, these hand-made pinwheels are perfect to entertain your little one above their crib or changing table. Each pinwheel is knotted with utility thread combined with clear, heavy craft glue, making these mobiles sturdy and everlasting. They’re also ceiling mounted and adjustable to stay out of reach of your rapidly growing itty-bitty person. Based in Waukesha, this designer mom sells her mobiles on etsy along with other custom nursery decor. Make your baby happy with one of these darling designs.

Loved poached eggs, but hold out for Sunday brunch to enjoy? Now you can make your favorite egg dish, like Eggs Benedict, at home using the PoachPod. Created by Fusion Brands this modern silicone poaching tool allows you to float and poach an egg in boiling water like a lily pad on a pond. Dishwasher safe, this flexible silicone can also be used to melt chocolate or bake and mold other items such as rice and custard. Find it at Orange Tree Imports in Madison, Crate&Barrel at Mayfair Mall in Wauwatosa or see other Wisconsin retailers at fushionbrands.com.