Social media has changed everything about the way we interact. No one knows that better than Milwaukeean Christina Wright - through social media she not only became friends with a 103-year-old woman in Germany, but she won a trip to go see her this past April.
Oahu is the third largest of the Hawaiian Islands and by far the one with the most to do for families with children. On a recent visit with my two children, our goal was to soak in some Vitamin D and enjoy the beauty of the island, skyscrapers of Waikiki, the ocean and all the sites that we could visit over nine days.
Don't be scared away by the high-tech sounding name. Geocaching is just one big scavenger hunt, and it's easy enough for all ages to partake. Already attracting more than 5 million participants around the world, this treasure-hunt meets hide-and-go-seek pastime just got more interesting and more accessible for Milwaukeeans.
The Lake Express Ferry, which makes four daily trips between Milwaukee and Muskegon, Mich. in the summer, has kicked off its season and is celebrating its 10th anniversary of service with special promotions for bike-lovers and family travelers.
My kids and I make our annual family trek to Walt Disney World every spring. We are on trip no. 12 together making lifetime memories. Below is my personal opinion on how to "do" Disney - from pre-planning to accomodations to food to waiting in line!
Tuesday January 8th, 2013 – Fox Lake, IL I’m only home for a couple of days before having to head out again, and I’m realizing just how much effort is involved in living the road life. I did it for decades without giving it a first thought much less a second, but...
You know that show "My Strange Obsession?" Well my "strange obsession" became the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As a kid I was always fascinated w/ the city for some odd reason and after decades of dreaming about moving here w/ all my finances in order...
Monday December 24th, 2012 – Chicago, IL/Reno, NV I was prepared for my trip from Chicago to Reno on Christmas Eve to be difficult, but I did not expect the stress filled ulcer causing nightmare it became. I had all I could handle and then some to maintain my composure, but ...
Sunday December 23rd, 2012 – Kenosha, WI I’m going to have my hands full and then some schedule wise this next week or so, and I’m not thrilled about it. The constant nerve wracking pressure of having to get somewhere on a deadline puts me on edge, but that&rsquo...;
Thursday July 5th, 2012 – Fox Lake, IL I have come to a humbling realization that I need to change my entire way of doing business if I intend to keep doing what I’m doing. It’s like a restaurant owner realizing a mom and pop joint has to either expand and become...