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

Living - Sept. 3, 2009
OnMilwaukee.com Recommends: Sept. 3, 2009
The back-to-school edition of our popular weekly feature brings blurbs about a very addictive TV show, "Man V. Food" (pictured), along with some fun folk music from the former Sean Scolnick, cheap (and sweet-smelling) disinfectant spray, a tasty breakfast snack and more.
Tags: anthony robbins, linen scent disinfectant spray, target, david's deli, french toast bagel, slate, hang up and listen, langhorne slim

Marketplace - Aug. 2, 2009
Gift registry or no gift registry?
Today, I looked at a couple's online Target registry and all of the in-my-price-range cool stuff was gone. Dare I buy something off the registry?
Tags: wedding, gift registry, target

Marketplace - April 28, 2009
A Target pop-up; is it time to think big while leasing small?
Today, Target Corporation announced that it is coming to Chicago's Magnificent Mile, but only for three days. Could similar small leases by big retailers work in Milwaukee's Downtown?
Tags: Target, Best Buy, retail, Downtown Milwaukee, development, pop up store, Bullseye Bazaar, Wisconsin Avenue, Grand Avenue

Marketplace - April 12, 2009
Sunday Sound-off: Wal-Mart or Target?
America has a plethora of big box stores, including Target and Wal-Mart, and most people have a preference. Both stores, particularly Wal-Mart, get a fair share of flack, but in general, these chain stores are usually bustling with shoppers. What do you think?
Tags: target, wal-mart, chain stores, big box stores

Arts & Entertainment - Sept. 24, 2009
A Positive Force
Wednesday September 23rd, 2009 - Lake Villa, IL    One thing I’ve always been willing to do is take action. Sometimes my actions have had disastrous results but at least I didn’t just sit there and do nothing. Today I decided to take action and not just wallow in my cur...
Tags: Wendys, Target, Gurnee Mills, Mall, Golden Corral, Giggles

Living - April 24, 2009
Tips on building a backyard gate
One of the high points of my home is that I have one of the few backyards (as small as it may be) that have a 6 foot fence.  Having such a high fence does not subject me to the neighbor’s headlights in their alley driveway. The only problem with this fence is that the previous owners p...
Tags: home improvement, gate, backyard, fence, Home Depot, Target, Adjust-A-Gate