Bad gas mileage? Chapped lips? Insomnia brought on by relentlessly energetic little bundles of joy? No, you won't find any of those unlikable things here. You will, though, find out what we do like in this week's edition of OnMilwaukee.com Recommends.

Checking your tire pressure -- With temperatures fluctuating and gas prices soaring, making sure your tire pressure is just that much more important. Buy a pressure gauge if you don't have one already and check your car's manual for the recommended level of tire pressure (it's also sometimes listed on the inside of your car door). I took two minutes out of my day to refill my front right tire yesterday and I instantly felt a difference in how my car handled. It's not a big fix, but it's an easy and worthwhile one. -- Renee Lorenz

Playoff hockey – Some would like you to believe that the NBA Playoffs, the World Cup or the NCAA Tournament offer the most intense and competitive post-season action. Those people have never been to a hockey playoff game. Whether you're watching the Stanley Cup Playoffs from the comfort of your couch, or taking in an Admirals' Calder Cup playoff game, you'll love every second of it. Fast-paced. Intense. Hard-hitting. It's what sports is all about. -- Andrew Wagner

Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm -- I know, I know I should go with the "local" Carmex.  But, I really like Burt's Bees lip balm.  A bit of peppermint oil in this all natural product goes a long way.  Refreshing stuff.  I carry it nearly everywhere.  -- Jeff Sherman

"Go The F*ck To Sleep: a storybook for exhausted parents" by Adam Mansbach – If you, like me, gave (and continue to give) years of your precious dream life to scared-of-the-boogie-man kids, projectile-puking kids or just-not-feeling-tired kids, this book’s for you. If you, like me, leaned over a crib or toddler bed and patted a back until you were sure sleep prevailed, but just as you stepped into the doorway heard, "Mom?" or "Dad?" This book’s for you. If you, like me, were so sick of footie-pajama-wearing sleep haters that you briefly considered dispensing illegal sleep agents, taping little eyelids shut or snarling words that would make grandma purse her thin lips in sheer disgust, this book is definitely for you. -- Molly Snyder

Swivel Sweeper -- I'm not much of an As Seen On TV sucker but I love the cordless, rechargeable Swivel Sweeper. It's easy to use, lightweight, works on floors and carpets, pivots so it can easily reach under furniture and is easy to empty. I'm not sure how I ever got by without one. Sells for $30-$40. --Bobby Tanzilo