Support the Waukesha County Backpack Coalition!

The Waukesha County Backpack Coalition needs help in order to provide over 2,000 backpacks this year to families with financial constraints. Donate supplies or sign up to volunteer today!

Oakbrook Church - Vacation Bible School

Over 60 kids kids went on an adventure to Promise Island as part of Oakbrook Church's 2012 Vacation Bible School.

Here We Go Again

Sussex does not belong in the development business.

Learn to Swim at Arrowhead High School

Swim lessons at an affordable price, right down the road!

Demystifying the Up North Experience

Searching for a fool-proof guide to a genuine Up North getaway? Look no futher.

So You're Thinking of Buying a New Car...

Tips on shopping for a new vehicle

Weight, Weight -- Don't Tell Me!

Summer's here -- unplug the TV, hide the game system and kick those kids outdoors! Here's a list of radical ideas to get us started tackling obesity in our children!

Who Really are the Job Creators?

Taxing the rich to make middle class investments that make the middle class grow and thrive is the single shrewdest thing we can do for the middle class, for the poor, and for the rich.

Dr. Sears Revisited

Staying at home to raise our girls is a no-brainer. No subsidy required.

The Pup Report - Enter Hanna

The second installment in a series of posts about adding a new member to our pack. We like to call her "Hanna Bear" or the "Big Gallute" (used affectionately).

Pave the Bugline Trail: Yes, Please

Paving Waukesha County's Bug Line trail makes sense: the funding is available to increase the accessibility of this scenic resource, opening it to new uses and people with disabilities.

The Pup Report – From the Beginning

The first in a series of posts to tell the story of our trials and tribulations of our recent adoption of Hanna, the six year old black lab.

Summer Tips on Avoiding Trailering Misadventures

Tips on trailering safely this summer season.

Upcoming Changes to Wisconsin's Emissions Program

What you need to know about how and where you will go to get your emissions tested on your vehicle.

Breaking the 200,000 Mile Barrier with Your Vehicle

How to acheive the 200,000 mile mark on your vehicle

A Clean Sweep: Spring Cleaning is Back

Simple maintenance saves you money on energy bills, not to mention costly repairs.

What it Means to Volunteer in Sussex

What it means when you volunteer at Sussex Outreach Services. A letter from the Director to her volunteers.

I Can't Believe They Said It — "The Republicans are the Problem"

The Washington Post goes off-script and calls out the GOP.

The Return to Sussex: Small Town Vs. City Living

This blog post is about my upcomming move back to the village, and growing up in Sussex, WI.

The Ryan Budget is unChristian, and Why You Shouldn't Care

The church should worry less about politics and more about saving money to support the poor — their numbers could soon increase dramatically.

A Cinderella Story

Three horses make the journey from "wild child" to "solid citizen" under their trainers' guidance.

Vani's Kitchen - A Nice Indian Grocery in Pewaukee

Vani's kitchen - an awesome Indian grocery store minutes from Sussex filled with intriguing products and others you are already used to buying yet you will save a few bucks here.

Building a Faithful Foundation

Catholic school is our faith in action.

The Hamilton School District - Reason to Celebrate

Now is a great time to celebrate all that is right about the Hamilton School District.

True or False: Captain Hook is Real

Are you a truth-teller or a storyteller?

Self Defense vs. Self Defense

The Trayvon Martin case in Florida has serious implications for teens of all races. If we as adults do not adjust the way we interact with our youth, the future will be unbearable.

Teens and Supervised Drinking -- I Don't Get It

Wisconsin is ranked number 1 in the nation for binge drinking. Allowing alcohol consumption by underage teens -- as some local parents do -- is just plain dumb.

Spring Fever

For riders, spring means warmer riding weather and the arrival of foals.

Youth Concussion Bill Threatened...Parents Take Note!

Let's work together to take the pressure off coaches and parents and put the responsibility for diagnosing children's brain injury in the hands of medical professionals.

If I Created a Commercial for my Blog, This is What it Would Look Like

I'm good at tennis.

What Kids Can Teach Obama and Romney About The Economy

Social Capitalism - the primordial political position?

Revival of the Seaside Family Vacation

Take your family on a beach vacation - its cheaper than you think!

Ask the Car Guy: Burnt Out Bulb

Odometer light out on my Cavalier. "Ask The Car Guy!"

Restaurant Review: Tailgator's Sports Bar & Grille

Tailgator's, a true family-friendly and cozy restaurant with excellent food.

President Obama: Why He'll Win in 2012

In effectively upsetting both liberals and conservatives in his policy decisions, he has positioned himself perfectly in the middle policy wise.

What's Cooking at Sofia's: Crabbies

A simple appetizer that can always be ready ahead of time in the freezer.

What's Cooking at Sofia's: Stuffed Celery with Cream Cheese & Olives

An easy and healthy appetizer.

What's Cooking at Sofia's: Stuffed Jalapeños with Cream Cheese, Crab Meat & Bacon

A great and spicy appetizer that will wow your guests.

What's Cooking at Sofia's: Pão de Ló - Portuguese Sponge Cake

A different take on Sponge cake.

Restaurant Review: Peking House, Pewaukee

Peking House in Pewaukee: A great choice to eating more authentic Chinese food.