By William S. Gooden Every year millions of Americans face the same dilemma. You are having a house full of people for Thanksgiving weekend. And your home looks far from warm and inviting and you are far from an interior design whiz. Fear not; with a few simple ideas and a little creativity you can turn your home from drab and dreary into holiday chic in no … [Read more...] about Fifteen easy and festive ideas for Thanksgiving decorations
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Don’t risk your family’s health in a cold home, let SDC’s weatherization assistance program help you
Is your home cold in the winter? Do you put plastic on your windows to keep the heat inside? There’s a better way to survive Wisconsin’s winters. The Social Development Commission’s weatherization team can help. If you qualify for Milwaukee County’s energy assistance program, you may qualify for SDC’s Weatherization services. SDC’s energy auditors can help you make … [Read more...] about Don’t risk your family’s health in a cold home, let SDC’s weatherization assistance program help you
Recipe – Down Home Apple Pie Popcorn
Down Home Apple Pie Popcorn Yield: 10 cups 3 tablespoons melted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 8 cups popped popcorn 1 cup dried apple chips, broken into large pieces 1/4 cup toffee bits Heat oven to 300 F. Whisk melted butter with vanilla. Toss brown … [Read more...] about Recipe – Down Home Apple Pie Popcorn
Autumn safety tips for seniors
As the air turns cooler and leaves drop from the trees, keeping in mind fall season safety tips help keep you and your family protected from seasonal dangers. Home heating • Make sure your home heating system is in good working order. • Have a professional evaluate the system and address any potential problems. • Have you chimneys inspected and cleaned. • Remember, if … [Read more...] about Autumn safety tips for seniors
Eight downsizing tips before you move into a senior living community
You’ve evaluated living options and found the ideal place to live out the next chapter of your life. Now what to do with all that stuff that’s accumulated over the years? Here are eight downsizing tips to help you downsize before your move. 1. Make a plan Downsizing is a process that involves different days of high productivity, with some space to reflect in between. … [Read more...] about Eight downsizing tips before you move into a senior living community
Grid Iron Eats: Food for Your Sunday Football Feast
Cheese Boat Total: 50 min Active: 20 min Yield: 10 servings Level: Easy Ingredients 1 loaf French or Italian bread Two 8-ounce packages cream cheese, at room temperature 10 ounces sharp Cheddar, grated (about 2 1/2 cups) 6 ounces corned beef, such as Carl Buddig, finely chopped 1 bunch green onions, finely chopped 1 medium tomato, finely chopped 1/2 red bell … [Read more...] about Grid Iron Eats: Food for Your Sunday Football Feast
iPhone XS vs. XR vs. XS Max: iPhone buying guide for 2018
We help you break down which iPhone phone to get. So you'd like to buy either an iPhone XS, XS Max or iPhone XR and you're not sure which one to get. Fair! This year's iPhone line is arguably the most confusing ever, because the three new models are so closely matched. The 5.8-inch iPhone XS and 6.5- inch iPhone XS Max have almost identical hardware (the Max has a larger … [Read more...] about iPhone XS vs. XR vs. XS Max: iPhone buying guide for 2018
Goody Gourmets is a real treat for Milwaukee
Milwaukee native Jacqueline Chesser had a good career with benefits working for a large insurance company, but despite her situation she said for many years she wanted to do something else with her life. One day, she was helping a friend search for an apartment in 2005 when she found the perfect storefront to realize her 15-year-long dream of opening her own business making … [Read more...] about Goody Gourmets is a real treat for Milwaukee
Pledged support for Black Lens received from The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and HBO
Netflix star DeWanda Wise and New York Times assistant editor Aisha Harris headline Black Lens events; eight feature films and two short programs will highlight 20 African-American filmmakers at this year’s festival Milwaukee Film announces generous support for the organization’s cultural pillar, Black Lens, by both The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and HBO. … [Read more...] about Pledged support for Black Lens received from The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and HBO
Sweet Tips for Sweet Treats
You might have a favorite cookie or brownie recipe — but did you know you could make it even better by adding a simple, familiar ingredient? With a few expert tips from Buddy Valastro, author and star of TLC’s “Cake Boss,” you can take your sweet treats from good to great in no time. Start with Quality Ingredients — When you start with better ingredients, you end up with a … [Read more...] about Sweet Tips for Sweet Treats