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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Discover one of the best places to view the vast migration of flying geese and other water fowl during their fall migration in Wisconsin. Flying Geese – A Sign of Changing of Seasons in Wisconsin I’m ever amazed at how uncanny the call of a flock of migrating flying geese signals a change of seasons […]

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 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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

If your family loves to learn about new people, places, and things, then you’ll love these 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 will supply you and your family a wealth of fun, adventure and […]