Holiday Guide - Dec. 1, 2009
Are you dreaming of a green Christmas?
Being environmentally conscious doesn't have to mean giving up all the glitz and glory of the holiday, if that's what you enjoy. Rather, it's about celebrating responsibly and recognizing that the season of giving should include a gift or two to our Mother Earth.
Tags: holiday, christmas, green, led lights, recycling

Living - Nov. 13, 2009
How early is too early?
As of today, Milwaukee Downtown's blue holiday lights line Wisconsin Avenue and stores like Target and Whole Foods stack holiday displays in nearly every aisle. To my knowledge, Christmas music hasn't taken over the radio waves just yet but I'd assume WMYX's Delilah is going to make the switch any day now.
Tags: holiday, christmas lights, holiday shopping, target, whole foods, city holiday lights

Kids & Family - Dec. 10, 2008
My kid wants something illegal for Christmas
A couple weeks ago, I asked my 6-year-old kid what he wanted for Christmas. I thought he would say the "Wall-E" movie, or more slot cars or maybe a video game system of some kind. I wasn't prepared for his answer.
Tags: illegal, breaking the law, Wall-E, cars, holiday, christmas

Travel & Visitors Guide - Nov. 29, 2008
100 things to do during a Milwaukee winter
With flakes in the forecast, you may be dreading another wicked Wisconsin winter. Have no fear. From braving the blustery outdoors to layering up the long johns and curling up by the fire, we've got the goods to make the most of a Milwaukee winter.
Tags: 100 things, winter, holiday, cold weather, ski, snow shoe, ice skate

Marketplace - Nov. 18, 2008
Tree Boutique brings the Northwoods' best to you
Marie Maas may have a way you can have your tree, and smell it too. Merging her entrepreneurial spirit with her holiday spirit, she's launched The Tree Boutique, an online store for that quintessential icon of the season, the Christmas tree. And the best part is, they deliver.
Tags: the tree boutique, christmas tree, fir tree, gifts, holiday, marie maas

Travel & Visitors Guide - Nov. 26, 2009
Travel Tips from an Airport Refugee
Photo:  KRCG.org   This week, I survived a total of 10 hours of combined flight dealys, 2 missed flights due to delays, 1 night stranded in Atlanta, and 1 lost contact lens. While talking with other travelers about all the bad luck we were having, I realized, this is not the...
Tags: Holiday, Travel, Flight Delay

Living - Jan. 5, 2009
Is It So Wrong to Ho-Ho-Ho for So Long?
Maybe it was the long 2 weeks home with the kids (and the holiday decorations) but I'm WAY over Christmas earlier this year than ever before.  I was ready to take down the decorations on Sunday.  But, in years past, I've left up my 4 trees and various decorations until after the Superbo...
Tags: Christmas, decoration, holiday