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July 11th, 2025

Holidays

Handy Hacks to Take the Stress Out of Holiday Hosting

FAMILY FEATURES Hosting is a big responsibility, especially during the holidays when the pressure is on to create a magical and memorable experience. Planning a menu and decorating for the occasion is just the start. Hosting also means ensuring all dishes are cooked to perfection and kept warm until serving time, guests’ dietary needs are considered and table conversation … [Read more...] about Handy Hacks to Take the Stress Out of Holiday Hosting

You can be festive – and healthy

The end-of-year holidays, from Thanksgiving to the New Year, are a time of celebration. But they’re also notorious for excessive drinking. Whether you’re hosting a party, juggling invitations, leading a toast, or just getting swept up in difficult emotions because of stress or unhappy memories, alcohol seems to be a constant factor in the holidays. That’s difficult for people … [Read more...] about You can be festive – and healthy

Three proven strategies to prevent holiday weight gain

For many, the holiday season is synonymous with weight gain. There are so many more opportunities for overindulgence in food and alcohol while enjoying the company of family and friends. Even the most experienced weight controller can be derailed during the holidays and end up with a few extra pounds. On Christmas day alone, an individual might eat as much as 6000 calories! … [Read more...] about Three proven strategies to prevent holiday weight gain

Milwaukee celebrates the first day of Kwanzaa

On Monday, December 26, 2022, the Wisconsin Black Historical Society, 2620 West Center St., presented the 2022 opening ceremony of Kwanzaa, an annual celebration of African American culture held from December 26 to January 1, culminating in gift-giving and a feast of faith, called Karamu Ya Imani. It celebrates the seven principles of Kwanzaa, or Nguzo Saba. The first night is … [Read more...] about Milwaukee celebrates the first day of Kwanzaa

Holy Redeemer COGIC hosts annual community – wide toy give-a-way

On Tuesday, December 20, 2022, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wisconsin, along with C.H Mason Health Clinic, IPAMA, Holy Redeemer Institutional Church Of God In Christ and Unite WI, hosted their annual "Holy Redeemer Church of God In Christ Annual Community - Wide Toy Give-A-Way" event at Holy Redeemer Church, 3500 W. Mother Daniels Way. Anthem was able to provide toys, food … [Read more...] about Holy Redeemer COGIC hosts annual community – wide toy give-a-way

Don’t get scammed this holiday season

The winter holidays are a time of charity, gratitude, and gift-giving. Everyone is looking for the best deals and money-saving tricks. Scammers try to take advantage of consumers’ holiday plans through rip-offs and fraudulent schemes. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) encourages all consumers to learn how to identify and avoid these … [Read more...] about Don’t get scammed this holiday season

Handling Eating Challenges During the Holidays

12 tips to help maintain eating disorder recovery Navigating recovery from an eating disorder is rarely easy, and the holiday season tends to be especially challenging. Family gatherings, disrupted routines, food-centered celebrations and more create an abundance of potentially triggering situations for people recovering from eating disorders. You may find it beneficial to … [Read more...] about Handling Eating Challenges During the Holidays

Council votes to make Juneteenth an official city holiday

On Tuesday, September 20, 2022, the Common Council approved an ordinance making Juneteenth Day an official city holiday. The legislation – Council file #220475 – was authored by Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs. “Juneteenth Day (June 19) holds a special significance for so many people -- it is a federal holiday and a few years ago Milwaukee County passed legislation recognizing … [Read more...] about Council votes to make Juneteenth an official city holiday