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Feb

10 Gorgeous Winter Hikes Around Milwaukee (2025)

February 21, 2022Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Winter

A little fresh air and exercise goes a long way during a Wisconsin winter. These hikes are easy enough to bring the kids along, and beautiful enough to impress the whole family. They are great with or without snow, but if there is some fresh powder on the ground, you might try snowshoeing. Some of...

Jan

5 Best Chore Chart Templates for Multiple Kids (2025)

January 1, 2022Calie HerbstChores, Family Fun Hub

Assigning household chores helps kids learn responsibility and respect for their space, but keeping track can be challenging. With multiple kids, a family chore chart is essential. These printable chore charts for kids are a great solution. We found 5 free printable chore charts for multiple kids. Print in landscape view or customize them further using the...

Oct

33 Best Family Movies to Watch in October (2025)

October 1, 2021Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Games & Entertainment

Last updated: August 23, 2025 Get ready for a Halloween movie marathon! It’s the season of ghost, ghouls, costumes and candy! Make the most of this Halloween season with spooky movies that the whole family will love. A family movie night is a great way to bond and get into the Halloween spirit. To save...

Sep

Best Toddler Boy Halloween Costumes (Updated for 2026)

September 7, 2021Calie HerbstFall Fun in Milwaukee

Looking for toddler Halloween costume ideas that are comfortable, easy to wear, and fun for little ones? This updated guide highlights simple, parent-approved options that work well for trick-or-treating, school parties, and fall festivities. Toddler costumes can be hit or miss — sometimes the perfect outfit arrives and it’s scratchy, uncomfortable, or nothing like the...

Jul

Your Ultimate Guide to Old World Wisconsin: A Family-Friendly Day Trip from Milwaukee

July 22, 2021Calie HerbstDay Trips From Milwaukee, Milwaukee Family News

Step back in time and experience life as it was for Wisconsin’s early immigrants at Old World Wisconsin, the state’s largest living history museum. Located just 45-50 minutes from Milwaukee in Eagle, WI, this 600-acre open-air museum brings history to life with original 19th-century structures, costumed interpreters, hands-on experiences, and plenty of wide-open space for...

Mar

What To Say When You Don’t Know What To Say

March 1, 2021Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Reflections

This is the third installment in a series of articles that explore one mother’s journey through the grief of loving a child who has died. It is our hope that by sharing these reflections, we can help grieving parents feel less alone, and help the people who love them better understand what they’re going through....

Feb

The Audacity of Plans After Stillbirth

February 16, 2021Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Reflections

This is the second installment in a series of articles that explore one mother’s journey through the grief of loving a child who has died. It is our hope that by sharing these reflections, we can help grieving parents feel less alone, and help the people who love them better understand what they’re going through....

Feb

When the Nightmare is Real: A Mother’s Journey Through Stillbirth

February 1, 2021Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Reflections

One in four women will experience a miscarriage. In the United States, one in 160 babies will be stillborn—delivered without a heartbeat. But despite these numbers, the realities of life after pregnancy and infant loss are still mostly undiscussed in our culture. We love to share pictures of baby bumps and cake smashes; no one...

Jan

Hank Aaron Plaque at American Family Field: Exact Location & Family Guide (2026)

January 22, 2021Calie HerbstSports & Recreation

Park or enter near Brewers Lot 1, on the east side of Helfaer Field to find the commemorative plaque. Hank Aaron’s impact on Milwaukee baseball is impossible to overstate — and families can still visit one of the most meaningful landmarks connected to his historic career: the exact spot where his 755th career home run landed. This...

Jul

15 Easy Hikes For Kids Around Milwaukee (2025)

July 16, 2020Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Hiking & Nature

With its abundance of parks and trails, the Milwaukee area provides plenty of opportunities to get outside and explore with your little ones. But not every hike is kid-friendly, and it can be hard to find trails and paths that are appropriate for young kids and their little legs. Luckily, we’ve found a dozen hikes...

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