Dining - May 14, 2013
Let's split it
There's been a lot of travel in our family since March, which means the fridge is more of a barren cavern than stocked with it's usual bounty of healthy fare. So, by default and out of admitted laziness, we've been enjoying more meals "out," than are typical for us. So, how are we avoiding the major ouch in our pocketbook and around our waistlines? Well, we're splitting entrees.

Living - April 29, 2013
Get naked at the Korean spa
I took part in a beauty ritual of the Korean Day Space in Oahu before a red-eye home. The experience not only beautified my outside, but did something powerful to my self-awareness and self-esteem, too. And did I mention I was completely naked the entire time?

Dining - April 15, 2013
Hop on board the pineapple express
Current trends in nutrition preach the benefits of eating a seasonal diet in accordance with where you live. Eating papaya in February in Wisconsin doesn't exactly jibe with this. But, sometimes cravings win out. In complete rebellion against seasonal or local eating, I have been indulging in some major pineapple action.

Living - March 29, 2013
Hearing vs. seeing...on Facebook
We don't "hear" about anything anymore. We "see" it all...on Facebook. Is there still such a thing as a "catch-up" between old friends? Is there any mystery left?

Marketplace - March 13, 2013
I'm a Google (or, at least, I was)
Lindsay was a devoted Google user. But a nasty case of texting thumb lured her to the world of Apple and its one-fingered touchscreen and often infuriating loopholes.

Marketplace - Feb. 28, 2013
15 wardrobe essentials to prevent fashion disaster
My wardrobe is overwhelming me. Too many choices inevitably leads to a fashion disaster. So I queried some of Milwaukee's most influential style mavens for their advice. If they could only have 15 pieces in their entire wardrobe, what would it come down to?

Living - Feb. 13, 2013
Rethinking the pole
So, can the "stripper" pole be a positive piece of equipment - especially for women? Can it, as a fitness tool become an empowering activity that contributes to not only a more physically fit body, but to a healthier mind and self-image as well? According to Maureen Metzger, co-owner of the West Allis pole dancing fitness studio, Blush Pole Fitness and Dance: hell yes, it can.

Marketplace - Feb. 4, 2013
Barter your way to a better life
If you want it or need it, God knows it's gotta be on Craigslist. I think of it as another way to save money, to consume less, to recycle and reuse. For all of that and a feeling of camaraderie with my fellow penny pincher, the shining star of the 'List is the "Barter" area.

Sports - Jan. 12, 2013
Surf's up
Surfing has invaded our life in and out of the sea, it's our new addiction and I hope if you have the opportunity, you'll give it a try too. And even if you can't get in the water, try to surf your way through life.

Holiday Guide - Dec. 18, 2012
Makeup tips for the perfect smoky-eyed holiday look
'Tis still the season for non-stop parties, photo ops and public appearances, so add some holiday sparkle to your makeup routine! Follow these steps for a long-lasting, sexy look that you can achieve on your own with the right products and tools.

Living - Dec. 11, 2012
When OPO attacks
The effect of other people's opinions (OPO) can be extremely powerful. Input from a collective group can be helpful, valuable and quite constructive. On the flipside, there are times when unsolicited OPO makes its way into your life.

Holiday Guide - Nov. 23, 2012
Go on, be pushy
This holiday season, give the stores you patronize and your fellow shoppers the gift that doesn't cost a penny - return your cart.

Living - Nov. 16, 2012
Does this T-shirt make me look fat?
Recently my work schedule caused a change in my lifestyle that included losing my "me" time for fitness and the discipline over the food I ate. I enjoyed it. A lot. But, when I pulled a favorite tee out of the drawer and struggled to pull it over my soft shoulders and padded middle, it hit me. This cannot go on any longer.

Living - Nov. 8, 2012
I'm too texty for my thumbs
It's super convenient to hold the epicenter of communication in the palm of your hand, but what happens when the fingers that attach to the fleshy cradle start communicating back to you via nerve pathways?

Movies & TV - Oct. 30, 2012
More than "just a gigolo": Wisconsin's Nick Hawk
Showtime's hit reality show, "Gigolos," profiles the "Cowboys4Angels" out of Las Vegas, an agency specializing in primo gents catering to discerning women. Nick Hawk, one of the most popular and recognized cast members, just happens to be a Wisconsin native, and he recently answered our questions about what it's like in the industry and limelight.

Dining - Oct. 23, 2012
Give "Dining-at-home" Month a try
All this talk of food during OnMilwaukee.com's Dining Month has me fantasizing about my favorite places to go OUT to eat. But, frequent eating out wreaks havoc on my waistline and makes a major dent in my wallet, so I choose to cook at home.

Living - Oct. 6, 2012
Yoga "teacher training" is big business
Yoga "teachers" do not need to be certified, credentialed or attend any special "training" to instruct yoga. This may come as a surprise even to yoga teachers, who, when looking for a job, may be faced with the stipulation of "must be an RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) through the Yoga Alliance."

Sports - Sept. 25, 2012
Look on the "blonde" side
I don't usually go for blondes. And I really don't watch football. (Silence your gasps.) But, a flaxen-haired Adonis has captured my interest and is keeping my bottom glued to the couch during Packer games.

Marketplace - Sept. 8, 2012
Fall fashion "shoe"-ins
I am going to have a major shoe problem this fall. Not that I don't already have one. But, this season's offerings are so my speed, I'm going to have to use restraint not to go all Imelda Marcos in the footwear department.

Living - Aug. 21, 2012
The bird catcher
What do you do after the bird you captured in your garage escapes? Why, buy another bird, of course.