Published Dec. 27, 2012
For those of us born before the digital age, we aren't often able to look back at ourselves and what we were like as kids unless our parent's VHS recordings have somehow survived. And even then, who really wants to watch that first grade play? But, this holiday season, I was able to look back at the younger me and see that not much has changed over the last 24 years.
Published Dec. 16, 2012
The top toys on a national level this year aren't much of a surprise, but local shops have a few unique items that are selling well this year, too.
Published Dec. 14, 2012
They're out this weekend at Alterra cafes, and if you are lucky enough to get one of these you'll be one of only 300. Trust me, once you have one it may be hard to decide if you should gift or keep it.
Published Dec. 13, 2012
The holidays are right around the corner, and it's time to get serious about your gift list. Whether your recipient is kitschy and quirky, sophisticated, picky or just plain practical, with a little bit of thought, and a quick scan down this list (which happens to include some of my very favorite things), you're sure to find something that fits the bill.
Published Dec. 12, 2012
After being tasked with putting together an actual wish list, I'm legitimately afraid of the death glare I'll get if I hand over my ultra-practical, completely un-whimsical list of stuff I want. So, I'm posting it here.
Published Nov. 30, 2012
The Christmas House is a holiday pop-up store with high visibility, located in the Shops of Grand Avenue on the second floor overlooking the Grand Court. Operating in the building that houses one of the city's busiest lunch food courts, it's a good bet that these will be a prosperous few months for owner Kris Ratz.
Published Nov. 25, 2012
Whether or not couples exchange gifts is a personal decision made between partners. Some couples go all out, and spend a lot of time and / or money investing in the ideal offering, whereas others might decide, for practical or financial reasons, that they aren't going to exchange.
Published Dec. 19, 2011
I've done it. When my kids acted like jerks, I suggested that they were going to get bricks and onions in their stockings. And you know what? It worked. It stopped them in mid-meltdown.
Published Dec. 11, 2011
Fair Trade for All sells gifts and art from all over the world, predominately from 40 countries in the global south. These products help support individual producers because they receive the money for the products of their labor directly and at a better rate.
Published Jan. 3, 2011
Keepers Frames, owned by Ed and Amy Seckinger, is growing and has nabbed a spot on the Home Shopping Network.
Published Dec. 20, 2010
People complain too much about the act of shopping during the holiday rush. What they should really worry about is the task awaiting them at home.
Published Dec. 13, 2010
Around the second week of December, I always sit down and compile what ends up being a very short list of "stuff I want for Christmas." And every year, it's met by at least one person giving me what's almost become a traditional reaction: "Well, that's boring."
Published Oct. 27, 2010
I'm excited to announce that the latest Milwaukee Downtown pewter ornament was released today. It's the tenth in the series.
Published Nov. 1, 2009
The Christmas-music radio station is in full swing and the holiday aisle is pretty well stocked at Target, but have you given the holiday much thought?
Published May 6, 2009
Mother's Day is upon us -- it's this Sunday, May 10 -- and if you're at a loss for what to give mom, we've got some suggestions for you.
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