All About Sleep - Is Your Child Getting Enough?

Sleep is critical to a child's well-being.

Alverno Shuts Out Mount Mary In Season Opener

Five different Alverno College players scored a goal in the Inferno's season-opening victory over visiting Mount Mary College Tuesday evening at Alverno Field.

School Start Times and Healthy People 2020

Adolescent sleep deprivation is pervasive in the United States. This article describes its recent inclusion as a nationwide health improvement priority in Healthy People 2020.

All About Books: Teaser Tuesday - Dragonfly in Amber

In which the blogger squeals about getting "Dragonfly in Amber" and wishes she were at home to begin reading post haste.

Inferno Concludes Play at Pacific Coast Classic

Alverno College concluded play at the Pacific Coast Classic volleyball tournament hosted by Pomona-Pitzer Colleges with a pair of losses on Saturday.

Inferno Drops Two Road Duals to Begin Season

The Alverno College women's tennis team didn't get off to the start it wanted to, to begin the 2012 season.

Comparing Milwaukee Animal Control to Other Cities

Animal Control in Reno, Nevada and Austin, Texas have similar intake rates as Milwaukee but save 91% of the animals in their care. Milwaukee saves 51%.

Alverno Splits Opening Day at Pacific Coast Classic

The Alverno College volleyball team bounced back from a sweep by Northland to defeat Polytechnic Institute of NYU and earn a split at Pacific Coast Classic and the 2012 season on Friday.

Global Union returns to Bay View’s Humboldt Park

The free world music festival, Global Union, returns to Humboldt Park. Check out this year's lineup.

Hemophilia Walk '12 at the Milwaukee County Zoo

Walk with us on September 29th at the Milwaukee County Zoo!

All About Books: Throwback Thursday

How home, family and childhood sets the stage for our futures - from being a book lover to being somewhere safe.

Dogs, Cats and Other Companion Animals are at Great Risk at Milwaukee Animal Control

Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control (MADACC) has killed 2,833 animals so far this year. Check these statistics for details.

Indian Summer Festival Brings Excitement to Lakefront Sept. 7-9

Find out about all of the exciting new (canoe rides!) and returning (fireworks!) features at Indian Summer Festival, Sept. 7-9.

All About Books: Teaser Tuesday - My Name is Memory

My Name is Memory - "Sometimes love lasts more than a lifetime." Anyone think I'll need a hanky?

No Kill Wisconsin? It's a Matter of Trust

Animal shelters that have stopped blaming the "irresponsible public" for shelter killing are saving more lives because they trust and engage the community to be part of the solution.

Using Garlic to Keep Critters out of the Vegetable Garden

You can lightly sprinkle cayenne, fresh crushed garlic, or garlic powder around the base of your plants to ward off critters.

Greenfield High School Reserve Football vs. Pewaukee

Pictures from the Greenfield Hustlin' Hawks Reserve football team vs. Pewaukee's High School team Monday, August 27, 2012.

FREE Sessions on “Lawn & Garden Renewal” at Stein Gardens & Gifts, Sept 1- Oct. 7

After the incredibly rough growing season we've had this year, I wanted to let you know I'll be doing these FREE Sessions on "Lawn & Garden Renewal" at Stein Gardens & Gifts locations, Sept 1-Oct. 7

2012 Alverno College Volleyball Season Preview

The Alverno College volleyball team won just four matches last season, but it was a 300-percent increase from the prior two-seasons combined.

Photos: Greenfield Football Varsity Reserve at Arrowhead

Pictures from Greenfield Varsity Reserve football game at Arrowhead High School. Thursday, August 23, 2012

Keys to Personal Change

If you have this, you will be unstoppable. But if you don't everything will stop you!

One in Four Pets Could Have Survived If Owners Knew Pet CPR

Milwaukee Emergency Center For Animals is offering a Pet CPR and First Aid Class.

Throwback Thursday - The Mouse and His Child

A new blog feature where the blogger goes back to books from her past.

All About Books: Teaser Tuesday - Outlander

Offering a tease of "Outlander" by Diana Gabaldon.

6 Tips to Understanding Fevers in Children

Parents know a lot about fevers and kids, but there are still a lot of myths out there.

Kindred Transitional Care & Rehab's 'Camp 4 an Alzheimer's Cure Carnival'

Residents at Kindred Transitional Care enjoy a carnival for a good cause.

Give Your Plants a '2nd Chance'

Tomatoes only need 25 days till they reach full size and just under 60 days to fully ripen.

The Neurobiology Behind Paris's Affichomanie of Jules Chéret and His Contemporaries

Are there biomarkers within our neurobiology that provide clues as to what can trigger an 'affichomanie'?

All About Books: Teaser Tuesday - The Postmistress

Looking for a good book? Here is a two-sentence tease from Sarah Blake's "The Postmistress."

Diabetes & the Flu

Diabetics are at an increased risk for severe complications from the flu. Find out why and what you can do to protect yourself or someone you love.

Coffee Grounds in the Garden

You can use your leftover brewed coffee grounds as an alternative fertilizer.

JCI Greenfield Hosts Annual Membership Picnic

The annual membership picnic offers family-friendly food and fun.

Stan's Adds Clarks Kids Shoe Line and Offers Back-to-School Tips and Deals

Stan's Fit For Your Feet in Greenfield, Glendale and Brookfield is expanding its kids shoes offerings to include the stylish and comfortable Clarks Kids Shoe Line

All About Books: Birthday Edition!

It's my birthday and I give you the gift of blogging about books!

Unfriendly Plant That May be Lurking in Your Garden

Stinging Nettle is starting to show up in area gardens and roadside ditches. But what is it?

Blog: Sorrow for the Senseless Violence at the Sikh Temple on Sunday

Let us look for ways that we can help and love the people that are directly affected by this horrific act.

Second Hand Purrs Cat Shelter Receives Donation From Fava Tea's CommuniTea Program

Fava Tea Company raised nearly $500 and various supplies through Fava Tea’s CommuniTEA™ program in July for Second Hand Purrs Cat Shelter.

Cool Off with Free Seattle’s Best Coffee at the Wisconsin State Fair!

Swing by the Seattle’s Best Coffee Red Cup Showdown for free iced coffee drinks including Elephant Ear Lattes, Cotton Candy Mochas and Minty Mochas.

Zucchini, Zucchini, Lovely Zucchini

Need another item for garden-fresh zucchini? How about zucchini chips?

The Importance of Healthy Lunches and a Back to School Routine

Healthy lunches and a back to school routine are critical to helping your child be successful at school.