Spring is in the air; the crocuses are croaking, spring peepers are peeping, and bicyclists throughout Milwaukee are checking to make sure their spandex shorts still fit (mine don’t!). Biking can get frustrating when you find yourself competing with traffic. If you are looking for nice long stretches of paved paths through the forests and…
Feb
24
2023
If you have been out on the hiking trails or walking paths through some of our Milwaukee parks, you may have noticed folks walking around staring at the treetops with binoculars. That’s right, with the return of the warmer spring air comes the return of our migratory friends and everyone who enjoys participating in the…
Feb
23
2023
Tips on How to Keep Your Apartment Warm and Your Utility Bill Affordable If your utility bill is not included with your rent, you have noticed the cost to keep your place up and running has increased. Trying to keep your home warm during below zero temps is not only a comfort challenge, but also…
Feb
16
2023
Wisconsin has many different state symbols from the badger to the robin to the woods violet. Perhaps the grandest of the lot is our state tree, the sugar maple. The sugar maple was selected in 1893 by a vote among school children. This ambassador of the forest with its blazing red autumn cover was a…
Jan
27
2023
Wimmer Communities announces Hotel Third Ward, a 102-room boutique hotel set to open in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward neighborhood. Operating as a Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Hotel Third Ward will offer unique, boutique accommodations branded together by a passion for captivating design and art, creating a vibrant social scene for guests and neighborhood residents alike.…
Jan
12
2023
As one of the best towns in the greater Milwaukee area, Menomonee Falls, WI, offers a small-town charm and is the region’s economic heart, with businesses and job opportunities galore. Some of the top employers in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, include: Enercon Industries Enercon Industries is a large and well-established company that was founded in 1974.…
Nov
17
2022
One of our favorite aspects of the chilly season is using it as an opportunity to embrace all things cozy. There’s nothing quite like creating your own comfort zone complete with nostalgic scents and heart-warming décor. To help you get started, we’ve rounded up a few elements that will add even more comfort to your…
Nov
11
2022
Another Wisconsin winter is right around the corner. Though the professional weather prognosticators may be making predictions of pending blizzards or above average temperatures for the snow season, in reality no one ever knows for certain until the snow arrives. Still, there are some precautions we should always consider once the leaves start falling and…
Aug
01
2022
With the dog days of summer arriving in the next few weeks—when the days are long and hot and you’ve likely run out of ways to entertain yourself and/or your kids—it’s a great time to stock up on ideas for short excursions and day trips in the Milwaukee area. If you’ve exhausted your list of…
Jul
08
2022
Figuring out where to live and rent in Milwaukee can be challenging since there are so many awesome areas with fun restaurants and local businesses. When you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the options, it’s a good idea to zero in on a particular neighborhood that speaks to you. Here are a few that embrace the…