Wisconsin Homemaker Travels

Don’t be scared but prepared to face freezing temperatures, as well as snow and ice with these practical safe winter driving tips you need to know today. Every year millions of drivers brave icy and snow-covered streets and highways and in many cases these can be treacherous at best. So be prepared with these practical […]

Get out this fall with your family and do some pumpkin picking. But before you do, check out some helpful pumpkin picking tips, as well as, a handy list of 17 local pumpkin patches and farms right here in Southeastern Wisconsin. 17 Southeastern Wisconsin Pumpkin Farms to Visit This Fall It’s fun for all when […]

With beautiful golds, rustic reds and burgundy, orange and shades of brown, discover the best places to view autumn color in South East Wisconsin. Where to View the Best Autumn Color in South East Wisconsin Starting at about mid August and running to the end of October, or so, is the season of autumn color. […]

Fall is a great time to get off the beaten path and head to your local orchard in Southeast Wisconsin for some apple picking memories. Generally speaking, apple season runs approximately from August to the end of October here in southeast Wisconsin. So you’ll find quite a number of your favorite apples available at different […]

Check off your fall bucket list with these Wisconsin-inspired fun fall activities for families that are low cost and kid-friendly. Must-Do Family Friendly Wisconsin Fall Bucket List I’ve made it a point over the years to find ways to sneak in a few more outdoor activities with my family in autumn. Not only do you […]

If your family loves to learn about new people, places and things, then you’ll enjoy these engaging packable travel journal ideas for kids. Whether you travel with your family abroad, within the U.S., or even venturing a staycation, you’ll find that these packable travel journals for kids will supply you and your family a wealth of […]

Discover the heart and taste of cranberry farming with a fall tour of the Cranberry Trail in West Central Wisconsin. Wisconsin Cranberry Farming Revealed Cranberries are definitely the go-to for Thanksgiving, as well as the holidays. So where does this delicious fall fruit come from and how is it grown? These questions I hope to […]

If you’re looking for a cup of coffee with a twist on the eclectic side, give Discourse Coffee a try when you are in Sister Bay, Wisconsin. Coffee as Art – Discourse Coffee – Sister Bay, Wisconsin Recently, my husband and I stopped by Discourse Coffee in Sister Bay, WI, for a cup of coffee. […]

Feeling bored and hankering for a bit of fresh air? Then you’ll definitely love these fantastic weekend outdoor activities for families of all ages. If you’re tired of seeing your kids locked eye-to-eye with their electronics or want to get them way from the boob tube (aka the TV), then look no further than these […]

When you’re crunched for cash but need some summer fun, check out these awesome low-cost summer activities for families. Summer is the perfect time to get active with your family, but it doesn’t mean that you have to blow your family budget to do so. Here are 26 free or nearly free low-cost summer activities […]

Experience a bit of nostalgia, along with the area’s best burgers, french fries and shakes at Wayne’s Drive-In, located in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. Sometimes I get a bit melancholy for the “good old days.” A time of simple pleasures and simple food. When I feel that I need a bit of the past to be rekindled, […]

Maximize your travel experiences by minimizing your luggage on your next trip with these helpful tips how to pack light for family vacations. When you think of family vacations, do you conjure up visions of having to hire porters to carry all of your family’s luggage or do you follow the experts’ lead by knowing […]