When people think coffee or cafe, they usually end up in the drive thru of Starbucks. Not that I can blame anyone, since I too am a regular Starbucks customer (I love their Skinny Vanilla Latte and Cranberry Orange Scones), but I think it is time that some of the more locally owned cafes get READ MORE
It seems safe to refer to the weather as brisk, these days. It certainly is a term that describes the pace of fall activities in Northeast Wisconsin. There is always something to do. We may not be slowing, but some activities will be coming to an end this weekend. Many of the farmers markets, from READ MORE
I love any opportunity to buy books in good condition for cheap. I also love an opportunity to support organizations dedicated to reading. At the Neenah Public Library’s Used Book Sale, I got to kill two birds with one stone. The annual event is sponsored by the Friends of the Neenah Public Library with the READ MORE
It’s October – time to celebrate things that go bump in the night! Most of the leaves are turning and some are already falling off the trees. it must be time for all our favorite ghosts, goblins and favorite cartoon characters to take to the streets to Halloween. Indeed, there are already some fun Halloween READ MORE
The Basics Name: Ashley Ivansek Age: 27 Hometown: Oshkosh, WI University attended: UW Oshkosh. Graduated in August with a BA in English. Favorite thing about the Fox Cities: I really like the area around Lawrence University and College Ave. in Appleton. I love how artsy and homey it makes me feel. The Dirt What is READ MORE
We do like to keep ourselves busy in Northeast Wisconsin. Perhaps its a coping mechanism that keeps us from fretting too much about the winter weather we know is coming. Although, if you have spent anytime outside lately, you know that Mother Nature has given us a very pleasant fall. The leaves are giving us READ MORE
I have to stay on a careful budget, but I can’t resist browsing in a bookstore; I could spend hours in Barnes & Noble! This week, though, I decided to check out some of our local bookstores and see what makes each one unique. I’m a regular at Half Price Books, so that seemed like READ MORE
