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Trading Up Treats

by Amy Jo Jones

October 31, 2008

Happy Halloween everyone! For some in the metro Milwaukee area, trick or treat is over. For some, the fun begins tonight! (visit here for a complete list of 2008 trick or treat hours .) We did trick or treat last weekend. Not only did my little race car driver come home with a jack-o-latern of sugary treats, I have a big bowl of candy left over. Better to have too much candy than to run  Read more...

Healthy Halloween treats

by Amy Jo Jones

October 30, 2008

Walking through Whole Foods this week I couldn't help but notice a diplay for "Healthy Halloween" snacks. Right, I thought to myself. What trick or treater is going to go for that?! There were a number of items on the shelf but I was only interested in one- Annie's Organic Bunny Fruit Snacks. My family enjoy's Annie's bunny crackers and macaroni and cheese mixes. They never disappoint, so I  Read more...

Halloween Haunts

by Amy Jo Jones

October 28, 2008

This year I pulled out my Halloween decorations: Ghost lights, pumpkin lights (happy and scary) and a plain old string of orange lights. Guess which one actually worked? Of course the plain old string of orange lights. Sadly, my ghosts and pumpkins have checked out. Are you looking for inspiration to create a spooky scene where you live? Or maybe you've got the best decorations in your  Read more...

Where are the Pumpkins in your neighborhood?

by Amy Jo Jones

October 23, 2008

No Halloween is complete without pumpkins. No matter which part of Milwaukee you live in, you can visit a plethora of pumpkins to get your in the mood for this week's Halloween night! On the southside: At Bay View's Humboldt Park, a Halloween pavilion of pumpkins event is happening. Sponsored by Rush-Mor Records, Bird Ladder, Studio Q, Milwaukee County Parks and the Bay View  Read more...

Halloween Parties!

by Amy Jo Jones

October 21, 2008

When I grew up we had Halloween trick or treating in the afternoon and Halloween parties in the basement. I don't remember Halloween being as much fun as it is today with plenty of parties and events to participate in. I don't think I even knew what a corn maze was until I was all grown up. Don't let that happen to your kids! See the list below for some not-too-scary Halloween Parties &  Read more...

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Room to Run:
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Rainy & Quiet Days:
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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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