Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers, toddlers and kids in milwaukee, WI

Moms Night Out

by Amy Jo Jones

May 18, 2009

A very trusted source once told me that every mom should get out of the house (without kids) at least once a month.

If you haven't had a fun time in the past four weeks (or even if you have) come to a special Mom's Night Out starting at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 21, at the Skylight Theatre, 158 N. Broadway, in Milwaukee's Third Ward.

The Skylight is treating moms to appetizers in the Salon starting at 6 p.m. (cash bar available- who needs a martini?), and a sneak preview performance of the hilarious "Pirates of Penzance" at 7:30 p.m. Best of all, the fun is free!

Gather up your girlfriends and RSVP to the Skylight as soon as possible to reserve your spot.

Milwaukee Mothers New Diaper Service!

by Amy Jo Jones

April 27, 2009

Milwaukee Mothers have one more reason to celebrate! Milwaukee has it's own diaper service!

A local east side resident and mother is hoping to earn a living by bringing diaper service back to Milwaukee.

Marlise Kuehn, who is working toward an MBA at Alverno College, started washing diapers this month in her home. Marlise Kuehn opened her cloth diaper cleaning business this month knowing that many people do not want to clean diapers. She is hoping to dig into an untapped market since there are no other diaper services in the Milwaukee area at this time.

Kuehn's charges range from $10.50 for 30 diapers per week to $15 for 100 diapers per week. Other packages are available for families with more than one baby in diapers.

Many moms are considering cloth diapers, especially in leaner economic times. Now there is one more reason to think about making the switch.

Mom of the Year Milwaukee

by Amy Jo Jones

April 20, 2009

Do have someone in your life that is such a tremendous mother that you look up to her and want to be just like her? If so, consider entering her in the "Mother of the Year" contest hosted by a group of Third Ward merchants.

To enter the contest, send an e-mail describing a deserving mom in 250 words or less. Nominations should include the name, address, phone number and e-mail of the nominator and the nominee. Include a photo of the nominee if possible.

The deadline to nominate a deserving mom is May 1. Send your nominations to mothersdaycontestmke@gmail.com.

All nominated moms must live in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington or Waukesha counties. Winners will be notified by Tuesday, May 5.

The grand prize is valued at $1,000 and includes a $150 gift certificate to Home Market, $150 gift certificate from Neroli Salon & Spa, a Freckle Face gift package, a personalized mother's necklace from Juju Gifts, dinner at Hinterland Gastropub, shoes from Shoo and clothing from Stephanie Horne.

A first runner-up will receive a $100 gift card for the Milwaukee Public Market, and a second runner-up will get a $100 gift certificate from the Institute of Beauty and Wellness.

Talk about a Mother's Day gift to remember! Nominate away!

Hello and Welcome to Savvy Source!

by Amy Jo Jones

October 22, 2008

Allow me to introduce myself: I'm a working mom and I have a husband, a really big dog and two boys, ages almost-four and three months. I'm a writer and a life-long native of Milwaukee. I'm so pleased to be your Milwaukee guide to fun and educational activities you can share with your family in this great city. Sure, when I was younger I dreamed of moving to Chicago or New York City or  Read more...