Living - Aug. 19, 2009
Roller skating at Red Arrow begins Saturday
Last summer, we wondered why there wasn't roller skating at Red Arrow Park in Downtown Milwaukee. On Saturday, for the first time ever, you'll be allowed to roller skate at Red Arrow.
Tags: Red Arrow Park, Milwaukee County Parks, roller skating, rock n roll, brew city bruisers, Iron, events, family

Kids & Family - March 22, 2009
Sound-off: How many kids are too many?
We have a family-focused Sound-off question this week, so tell us, dear readers, how many kids do you want or already have? Five? None? Share your thoughts on family size.
Tags: family, kids, family size

Kids & Family - Aug. 18, 2008
Miniature golf guide 2008
There are an abundance of miniature golf courses all over Milwaukee and the surrounding area. Here's an updated guide for the summer and autumn 2008.
Tags: mini-golf, miniature golf, batting cages, family

Kids & Family - Nov. 10, 2007
Tales from the family
This is the time of year to make memories. Fall sports are just ending and winter sports are just beginning. Holidays and events such as Homecoming, Thanksgiving, and Christmas are upon us or approaching fast.
Tags: family, memories, tales, holidays, stories, pranks

Kids & Family - Aug. 21, 2006
Family-friendly movies are enjoyable at home
Prices at the movies have definitely skyrocketed. A family of four could expect to spend well over $30 just to get in the movie theater not including snacks. Summer movies with a G or PG rating haven't been all that fun or exciting either.
Tags: family, films, movies, family friendly

Kids & Family - Oct. 26, 2009
Local Lodge To Host Spaghetti Dinner October 29th
Lake Lodge will be holding their annual Spooktacular Spaghetti dinner this Thursday, October 29th, from 5 PM to 7PM at the Lake Masonic Center located at 1235 E. Howard Avenue, Milwaukee. Each year the lodge hosts a spaghetti dinner to raise funs for their Children's Christmas party.The Christmas...
Tags: kids, family, Milwaukee

Kids & Family - Oct. 14, 2009
My Family and The Military
 When my oldest brother was 18, he joined the Army Reserve because he felt in his heart it was something he needed to do.  After college, marriage and a child, he reported for active duty.  When news of his second child came, he grew nervous to leave so he found a way to ...
Tags: Army, Family, Kids, Deployment

Living - Oct. 11, 2009
The 40 Days and 40 Nights of 40: Day FORTY!
Today will be my last entry as I have now been blogging for 40 days, the 20 days before my 40th birthday and the 20 days after.  Whew!I just went back and read day one for the first time since I published it.As I said, I do feel more impowered, "wiser," and I think I've finally sta...
Tags: Reiki, kindness, friends, family, 40, forty, 30

Living - Sept. 17, 2009
The 40 Days and 40 Nights of 40: Day 16
I see dead people.More than ever.  I know that people have always been dying but I think there's a point where you begin wondering who's next.... and looking around at your friends and family.I lost friends and family in my 20s and 30s, my Mom died in 2005.  But, now, it's like every we...
Tags: death, friends, family, 40

Kids & Family - Sept. 14, 2009
Holler Park Becomes Center for Rain Garden Training
Alderman Terry Witkowski is proud to announce that the recent reconstruction efforts at Holler Park have not only involved much of the community and recreated the space, but they have also made possible an environmental education epicenter. The new rain garden at Holler Park will be the site of a...
Tags: family, home, bay view