Living - Aug. 27, 2009
OnMilwaukee.com Recommends: Aug. 27, 2009
We'd like to say we're going "Favre free" with this installment of our recommendations, but we can't. Sports Illustrated ruined it for us. We compensate, however, with some cool T-shirts, and tips on timeless shoes, a great song from a great Minneapolis band, some delicious soup from the South Side, yet another cool iPhone app and a Twitter account that will make you laugh.
Tags: wicked cool records, tom's of maine, la fuente, replacements, jelly belly, adidas samba classic, shake it photo, east town market, invivo, sports illustrated

Travel & Visitors Guide - Aug. 2, 2009
Road Trip: Wisconsin / Illinois border
If you need a staycation with the family, but have only a day or two to spare, a quick jaunt down I-94 to the Wisco / Illini border might be your golden ticket. Although summertime opens up more options, this trip is a winner regardless of the season.
Tags: jelly belly, prime outlets, renaissance faire, keylime cove, gurnee mills, rainforest cafe, six flags great america, road trip

Bars & Clubs - July 22, 2008
"Booze in a bucket" simplifies summer gatherings
Most booze buckets -- also called "party pails" -- have a similar taste: sugary and slushy. Think snow cones for grown-ups.
Tags: bucket of booze, frozen drink mix, party pail, On the Border, Desert Pepper Trading Company, Jelly Belly