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Urban Almanac: You’d be surprised what’s alive out there
Urban Almanac

You’d be surprised what’s alive out there

Want to embrace winter? Collect ice data, search for a butterfly or a snow flea, or listen to the owls.

Tidbits: Gift fair gives shoppers a real alternative
Tidbits

Gift fair gives shoppers a real alternative

Fair change: Alternative gift fair raises several thousand dollars for local charities.

From the editor: Dreaming of a slow Christmas
From the editor

Dreaming of a slow Christmas

It’s always been overkill – a season of excesses. But the avarice feels even more awkward and out of place this year.

Conscious Spaces: The humble houseplant is the best HVAC system
Conscious Spaces

The humble houseplant is the best HVAC system

Naturally green: At home and at work, plants can do more than clear the air.

Baloney on Wry: History enters
Baloney on Wry

History enters

A keepsake from her old house provides a window to her past.

Tidbits: Hey, cupcake!
Tidbits

Hey, cupcake!

It's subtle, mellow and sophisticated. And it's taking over the world. What is it?

Tidbits: Beer, shopping and furniture made from scraps
Tidbits

Beer, shopping and furniture made from scraps

Lakefront Brewery is hatching plans for a launch of its latest brew, among other news...

Pantry raid! It’s party time, and we know how to make it easy.

Pantry raid! It’s party time, and we know how to make it easy.

Our four hors d’oeuvre trays will keep everyone well fed — and keep you out of the kitchen.

The Efficient Kitchen: Cook once, eat twice
The Efficient Kitchen

Cook once, eat twice

The “cook once, eat twice” approach — which we use twice here — is a time and penny saver.

Simply Health: Probiotics to the rescue
Simply Health

Probiotics to the rescue

Gut feeling: Probiotics are turning up in more and more places. They really belong in your belly.

How Milwaukee’s independents plan on surviving a harsh winter

How Milwaukee’s independents plan on surviving a harsh winter

Recessions might be scary, but Old Man Winter is no match for hardy independents.

Ebenezer Scrooge says ‘humbug’ to simpler times

Ebenezer Scrooge says ‘humbug’ to simpler times

Has the recession altered our approach to the holidays? Will Giftsmas become Christmas again?