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Comfy and Cozy in Kenosha

We shop for things, right? Essentials like bread and milk. Ingredients for dinners. Gifts for friends and family on special occasions. On a recent cool fall day, though, I discovered something really COOL. While shopping, I realized that some of my favorite stores (and a few new ones) in Kenosha…

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Trains, (No) Planes, and Automobiles!

A Day of Kid Friendly Fun in Kenosha. Kenosha has so much to offer families, especially grandparents looking to connect their grandkids to history in a fun way. We recently took our four Kids on a time traveling trip in Kenosha – and it was a blast for all ages. Our journey into the past got started…

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Oktoberfest Season

September means it’s Oktoberfest season in the Kenosha Area. Beer gardens and lakefront parks are among the venues to find these German-themed celebrations full of food, drink, live music, and fun activities/competitions. The events are family-friendly and admission is free! Here are the Oktoberfest…

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Let Us Eat Lettuce

Let us eat lettuce. Easier said than done these days. My friend Nina mentioned a great local alternative for fresh and clean leafy greens, Grow Space, right here in Kenosha. And of course, as we retirees like to do, we made an adventure of it. We took a quick drive to the central City - on…

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Art Inspiration, West of the I

Retirement offers the privilege of leisurely weekday excursions. My friend Sande and I were on the hunt for breakfast and paintable scenery - Sande is an accomplished artist, and as some of you may have read, I am new to watercolor art as part of my “Try things in retirement” plight. So this city…

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Fun For the Whole Herd

School supply lists have been sent out, the days are getting shorter, and the Kenosha Kingfish played their last game of the season. This can only mean one thing, the end of summer is unfortunately upon us. However, there is still one event left that is a staple of my family’s summer activities, the…

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Harborside Nights

I admit that it’s been a while since I was out after dark (except to take out the garbage) - but I am committed to trying new things in retirement. So, when my friend Nina suggested a concert at the White Lilac, I jumped at the chance to make the late-night effort. Add on dinner at Mr. Yee’s and…

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Check-in to Calm

Have you ever felt like you just needed a reset, a moment to reconnect with yourself, start a new hobby, get healthier, or just carve out some time that's actually yours? Maybe even try something a little challenging just to see if you can? That was me. Busy trying to find time to reconnect and slow…

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Leave the Modern World Behind at Bristol Renaissance Faire

Leave the modern world at the gates, and step into an amazing display of performances, art, food, and family fun at Bristol Renaissance Faire. Bristol Renaissance Faire is a 30-acre site with 16 stages that offer entertainment all day long. In addition to the shows, there are street entertainers, a…

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