About four years ago, my husband and I decided to pick up our family and move. It was time to live in the heart of our city. I grew up as a little white girl in the suburbs. I never had to be told that I could do anything. I never questioned it. I […]
This post is sponsored by Irish Fest Milwaukee. All opinions are our own. I first started going to Irish Fest with my family, before I was married. Two kids later, I think I’ve got it down. Here are my tips to make the most of my favorite festival of the year! Milwaukee Irish Fest is North America’s largest […]
This post is sponsored by The Wisconsin State Fair, the best 11 days of summer! We’ve got your go-to guide to enjoy this summer staple and you’ll want to make plans to attend August 2nd through the 12th! August 2nd-12th – Wisconsin State Fair :: A visit to the Wisconsin State Fair is an annual summer tradition […]
I remember being so excited to go shopping for school supplies as a kid. I would carefully match folders with notebooks and carefully craft my arguments so I could convince my mom to let me get a Lisa Frank Trapper Keeper. But now that I AM THE MOM and I have three kids to shop […]
This post is sponsored by Brookfield Christian School. We are pleased to bring our readers these resources about summer learning. Of course summertime is full of sunshine and endless possibilities for adventure, but for many families, summer also means a shakeup of the routine and quite possibly a couple months of taking the foot off […]
This post is sponsored by Summerfest. Summerfest. It’s the Big Gig. The iconic music festival that draws thousands and thousands of attendees from all over the country down to the gorgeous Milwaukee lakefront year after year to enjoy world-class performances and a summer experience like no other. It could be argued that there is nothing more […]
July brings Independence Day and that means FIREWORKS!! Check out our Ultimate Guide to Milwaukee Area Fireworks for help planning where you’ll be camping out to watch an amazing light show. We also have a whole heap of resources ready and waiting for you go make your summer planning simpler! If you’re looking for some creative ideas […]
If you’ve driven down I-94 West in the last year, you’ve noticed that The Corners of Brookfield has not only arrived but has become a go-to retail and lifestyle destination for people from all over the greater Milwaukee area. If you haven’t checked it out yet, summer is the BEST time to stop by The […]
As I sit here writing this post, I am a stay-at-home mom, running a small non-profit in my non-existent spare time, caring for six children, spending most of my time as a would-be taxi service driving these kids from here to there and everywhere. I live in the city where my eyes are more open to everything […]
