36!!!! The warm up is on the way!
Why is it always when you get new snow tires, pay extra money for an underground parking spot, and buy new boots that the weather changes for the better.  Do I really need to park in a heated garage when it's above freezing?
In a recent interview Simon says he suffers from "black moods" and at times he feels "trapped" by his responsibilities. Is this the reason he is leaving Idol? read more
Note: He is one of the highest paid people in television, just behind the one and only Oprah.
The day before the return of Season 9 of American Idol and Simon Cowell makes it official that he will not return after this season.  What a nice way to build buzz about your show. In years past it was always the rumors of Paula's return or a Simon vs Paula feud, but this year with no Paula it is all on Simon.  Read more
Is this the last season of Idol? Can the show go on with out him? Leave your comments.
[gallery columns="6" orderby="rand"]
As pretty as a Wisconsin winter snowstorm can be, I can't help but think about where I was last week.  Here are some more pictures from my trip along HWY 1 out west.
This was the look from the plane on Sunday right before landing at Mitchell...I'm sure things will look a lot different after Thursday. Here is what is headed our way:
You know those new songs you can't get enough of? You listen to it over and over on repeat? I have a new one. Train has been producing hits for a long time and they have a new one called "Hey, Soul Sister. " Let me know what you think of it and keep listening for it on the mix! It may cause you to start dancing :-)
What is your New Year's resolution?  I have decided in 2010 I will tweet more than I did in 2009.  It may not be the healthiest resolution since excessive tweeting can lead to not leaving the house, hours upon hours of not speaking, and carpal tunnel.  But I recently found a website that measures the amount of tweets being sent per day, per hour, per month and with the numbers in millions you have to wonder if these twitter people are on to something.  Here is to many more tweets in 2010.  If you want to follow how many tweets have been sent so far today just click here.
If you don't have a twitter account yet, it is easy to set up by clicking here.
You can follow me on twitter (which makes it more fun to tweet) by clicking here
Happy New Year!
[gallery columns="6" orderby="rand"]
I am currently on a road trip from Los Angeles to San Francisco taking the 1 and 101 North along the Pacific Ocean.  The views have been unbelievable.  I feel like I have taken for granted the beautiful countrywe live in.  I am one of those people that thinks you have to travel halfway across the world to see amazing sites. I am having fun learning you only have to travel halfway across the country.
Why is it whenever you haven't seen friends for a really long time you end up doing things you would never do? Like staying out until bar time and being invited to an after bar. What is that? I haven't been invited or gone to an after bar in at least 5 years. But, when you get in that "we never see each other" mode and you know your on vacation, anything can happen. So, after a late night I spent the entire day on the couch watching "The Hangover" with my hangover. I quickly realized that my night was kind of tame compared to theirs.
I am now on a plane to Los Angeles for the week. I am going to be driving through wine country and ending up in San Francisco where I will be ringing in the new year. I am excited to take a ton of pictures.
[gallery columns="6" orderby="rand"]
Day one of my winter vacation began with a visit to Sobelmann's for one of the best burgers in town.  I have friends visiting from all over the country and find it funny how excited we get for our burgers here in Milwaukee.  After lunch we headed to the Milwaukee Art Museum to experience the Andy Warhol exhibit. Prior to our visit I only knew him as the Campbell's soup guy. He did a lot more than that and was a very unique character.  His obsessions ranged from Campbell's soup to Mariyln Monroe to Jesus Christ.  The Warhole exhibit is only here until January 3rd.  Find out more about it by clicking here.
As you have heard, a lot of greyhounds need homes and soon. The Dairlyland Greyhound Track in Kenosha will be closed soon and these loving race dogs are looking to go from cage to couch. I have friends that own greyhounds and say that are actually very chill dogs. They like to being at home lounging around. My friend Marla is taking care of the greyhound in the picture above and she said he can sleep for up to 8 hours straight. You have to look at these pictures of some of the available dogs right now in our area. Even if you're not going to adopt, it is worth checking out these cute dogs.
[gallery]
We all know I don't have much patience when it comes to anything. So,I am thankful have friends that take the time to organize cookie decorating parties from start to finish. All I have to do is show up! This year I helped with a little bit of everything (perfect for my ADD) from rolling out the dough to mixing the frosting with food coloring to decorating. A couple of times I got yelled at for rushing and not putting enough thought into each cookie. I hope you take some time to enjoy this holiday season, it really can be a lot of fun!
Here is a picture of Oliver (the Italian Greyhound who is staying with me for a couple of months) by my Christmas tree this year.  I finally bought a fake tree last year after realizing it was too much work to get big real tree every year.  Oliver seems to like the tree. :-)
What does your Christmas tree say about you?  Check out this article that also looks at what it means if you choose white lights or colored lights. This might be a fun knowledge to have at a holiday party this year.
All of us who live along the lake in Milwaukee seem to have gotten a break from the WINTER STORM '09.  These pictures are from 4am this morning in Downtown Milwaukee.  I didn't see any snow on the ground until I got out to our studios in Hales Corners.  Did you get snow or did you miss it?  I have to say I love how pretty the snow can be this time of year, but I am very very very very happy I didn't have to clean my car off at 3:30 this morning. Happy shoveling!
[gallery orderby="rand"]
I was live at the Milwaukee County Zoo yesterday with WISN 12 News and I got an up close look at the tiger cubs Tula and Nuri which were born in July. If you're planning on checking them out, make sure you save LOTS of time for them. They are so cute and it is impossible to walk away because you never know what adorable thing they might do next. I can see why we hear about crazy people in the news that try to live with animals like these. When you see them in action you will say "I wish I could take them home with me" but we all know that isn't a good idea. Have a great time at our Zoo and remember it is open 365 days a year!
-Photos by Fran McLaughlin
I found this recipe for ham that uses coca-cola and I really want to try it. What else could you mix coca-cola with? I will let you know how the Coke Ham turns out! :-)
Tony is going to a bad sweater party this weekend and I found this article which might help in his search for the perfect sweater. Do you have pictures of a bad sweater party?
Christmas in NYC isn't official until the tree at 30 Rock is lit.  But, this year we may not have a lit tree or hour long sing-a-long special on NBC because the Labor Union that runs NBC broadcasts are threatening to pull out of tonights broadcast if they can't reach a deal with NBC execs. REALLY?  You're going to cancel Christmas on NBC? Don't bring Santa into this.  Wait until after the holiday's.  Why not threaten to pull out from airing an episode of Law and Order?   What do you think? Read more about the battle here
Esquire magazine has put out a new list of the top selling Christmas gifts of all time.   Remember Furbies?  Does anyone still have one?  Check out the full list by clicking here.
Want a free Candy Cane? Who doesn't? Elizabeth and I will be handing out Candy Canes on Candy Cane Lane tonight starting at 6p. Click here for location details.
You can find us at 95th St & Manitoba.
Was on a walk today and noticed this sign. Can you believe this weather? It makes me very happy! Where do you like to go ice skating?
List of some places to skate (once it get cold enough):
Slice of Ice- Red Arrow ParkWhitnall Park
An Associated Press poll shows 52 percent of pet owners plan to buy their animals a holiday gift — up from 43 percent last year.
What will you get your pet? How much will you spend? Do you wrap their gift for them?
Maybe Bob Dylan should stay away from Christmas music. What do you think? Who would you add to the list of "NEVER LET THEM RECORD CHRISTMAS MUSIC"
This is Oliver looking out the window saying "Let's go play with some other dogs!" So, I took him to the new dog park in Estabrook Park in Shorewood which was beautiful but it only had an area for big dogs. Today on the radio we were taking calls of places that are little dog friendly. I tried to find the one in Tosa today and got lost so we ended up running around the tennis courts of a nearby High School. When I got home I found this list of great dog parks in SE Wisconsin. If you have any ideas of great places to take little dogs, let me know. Anywhere indoors? Leave a comment by clicking here.
[gallery orderby="rand"]
This is Oliver the 10 lb Italian Greyhound who is staying with me.  Elizabeth think he looks like a deer. What do you think? Click here to leave a comment.
We have been talking a lot about WHEN we should start playing Christmas music on the Mix. Get caught up on everything now:
WATCH us on 12 News @ 10 last night by clicking here
LISTEN to us chat about it on air by clicking here
and PLEASE leave YOUR comments by clicking here
I was shopping with friends for a Halloween costume this weekend and I found this little sailor cap in the "kids" section. I was already wearing the black pea coat which helped complete the costume. That hat was $2.99...Can you beat that? How much did you spend on your Halloween costume? Leave a comment by clicking here
I feel like this will be the next TV drama. They will call it "Forgotten."  It will be about "the flight that NO ONE remembers." Oh wait, that is too much like "Lost."
Isn't this crazy and scary? What happened on this flight?  HOW could they go 150 miles without knowing? Why didn't anyone on the flight question what was going on? Why haven't we heard from any of the people on the flight?
I can't wait to see how this drama ends. Maybe we will never know. Much like "Lost."
Leave your comments and thoughts by clicking here.
-Police say they are going to charge the dad with something.
-If you didn't think this family was weird before the flying saucer incident...after watching this video you will really think they're crazy.
I was hanging out on the Wisconsin Fear Grounds yesterday with Ch 12. You can check out the video by clicking here and find out how to save some money when you head out there.  For more scary stuff click here for a link to the Mix Fright Guide.
Celebrate Clean Air Month – Grow Some Air-Purifying Houseplants
Celebrate National Clean Air Month by growing a few houseplants to improve your indoor air quality.
NASA teamed up with PLANET (Professional Landcare Network, formerly ALCA) and found adding 15 to 18, 6 to 8 inch diameter container houseplants will improve the air quality in an 1800 square foot house. Keeping them healthy will increase their beauty and ability to cleanse the air.
Consider adding a bamboo palm (Chamaedorea sefritzii). Use this large houseplant to create a warm welcome for guests, dress up a blank wall or mix in with other houseplants for an impressive indoor garden.
This palm is an understory plant in Central America. It is hardy in zones 10 to 11 and adapted to the lower light conditions indoors. Grow it in a brightly lit location and keep the soil slightly moist.
Cut off fronds as they die, leaving the leafy stem covering intact. Once it is fully dried, remove to expose the attractive stems.
A bit more information: Start new plants by division. Remove suckers and offshoots that form at the base of the plant. Slide the bamboo palm out of its pot. Use a sharp knife or drywall saw to separate the offshoots from the main plant. Repot the parent plant and offshoots in a container slightly larger than the remaining root ball.
For more gardening tips, how-to videos, podcasts and more, visit www.melindamyers.com
We get your letters...
What an amazing weekend!
First of all, a very big THANK YOU to everyone who came out to Grafton and Mukwonago and waited in line amid cold, windy and rainy conditions for those Wisconsin Dells Season Opener Cards.
For me, it is a chance to meet / hang out with YOU the listener and give you goodies!
Second, got this letter from our 99.1 The Mix Contact Us forum, from the Dawson family of Port Washington and was truly surprised that my "simple gesture" warranted the following...
Question: Your Name:
Answer: Michelle
Question: Your City:
Answer: Port Washington
Comments:
Yesterday I took my parents to Grafton to wait for season opener cards. It was quite a cold morning. We arrived at 10 because in the past there have been huge lines. My mother is recovering from a recent open-heart surgery. She is a very petite older woman.
Van McNeil was interacting with people people in line and I asked him if it would be possible for my mom to going to the bank to warm up. He unexpectedly took my mom's hand and escorted her into the building. He was so kind to her and gave her a hug. He made sure she was warm and dry and took very good care of her.
My mom and dad are thrilled to be going to the Dells. Unknown to Van my dad just got out of The hospital last Friday after 4 1/2 weeks of being in. It's been a very rough couple of months for my parents and their health. My mother was just beaming about how nice Van was.
I wanted to thank you for the season opener cards which will allow my parents and my family to enjoy a vacation in Wisconsin this summer, and send a special thank you to Van for being so wonderful to my parents.
You're welcome and THANK YOU Michelle!
Just doing what I do because that's how my mama raised me!
Enjoy the Dells!
-Van
#everylistenermatters
Perennial Garden Renovations
Give your tired perennial garden a boost without a total renovation. Topdressing your garden with compost every year or two provides most if not all the nutrients your perennials need.
Pull back the mulch if needed. Then spread an inch of compost over the soil surface. You can buy a quality compost or make your own.
Leave the compost on the surface or lightly mix it into the soil. The earthworms, ground beetles, and other organisms will take it from there – moving the compost into the soil and around the plant roots where it is needed.
Or, do a bit of vertical mulching. Use an auger bit on your cordless drill. Simply drill holes into the soil between plants. Then fill the holes with compost. This gets the compost closer to the plant roots and soil organisms that will help mix it into and improve the soil.
Soil preparation and repair will help transform your garden.
A bit more information: Apply a plant strengthener such as JAZ spray to increase plant vigor and their natural ability to tolerate environmental stresses, insect attacks, and disease problems. These natural products aren't fertilizers or pesticides. They can be applied to established plants at the beginning of the season to boost their ability to deal with stress or as soon as problems arise.
For more gardening tips, how-to videos, podcasts and more, visit www.melindamyers.com
Growing Banana Plants Indoors or Out
Add a bit of the tropics indoors or out with a banana plant.
The large leaves are great for screening views and creating a bit of privacy on a balcony, patio or in the yard. Add a wicker planter or chair and you have your own tropical get-away.
The fiber banana (Musa basjoo) is hardy in zones 5 to 11. It grows in full sun. It will die back to the ground and benefit from winter mulch in northern areas of its hardiness zone.
Less hardy and smaller, the blood banana (Musa acuminata 'Zebrina'), has large leaves with red markings on 6 to 8 foot plants. It's only hardy in zones 10 to 11, but can be overwintered as a houseplant or allowed to go dormant in other areas.
Combine these tropical beauties with palms, ginger and bird-of-paradise. Or add some hardy tropical look-alikes such as Japanese forest grass, large leaf hostas and trumpet vines.
A bit more information: Push the limits of your growing region with special wintering techniques developed by Dr. David Francko, author of Palms Won't Grow Here and Other Myths: Warm-Climate Plants for Cooler Areas. And for those in warmer regions check out Creating the Tropical Look.
For more gardening tips, how-to videos, podcasts and more, visit www.melindamyers.com
Preserving the Asparagus Harvest
Preserve the flavor and nutrition of asparagus to enjoy year round.
This flavorful vegetable is low in calories and high in Vitamins A and C as well as fiber. Unfortunately, it is most readily available and at the best price in the spring.
Insure the best flavor with proper harvesting. Select young tender spears 8 to 10 inches tall. Wash, remove the ends, and then cut to fit the freezer bag or container.
Blanch the asparagus before freezing to lock in flavor, color and texture. Dip the asparagus into boiling water. You'll need a large pan with a lid. Blanch small spears for 2 minutes, medium spears for 3 minutes and large spears for 4 minutes.
Remove and immediately set the blanched spears in ice water for 5 minutes to cool. Drain and freeze.
And, if you don't have an asparagus patch, you may want to consider planting one this year.
A bit more information: May is National Asparagus Month. For tips on planting and harvesting asparagus listen to my audio tip. And check out the National Center for Home Food Preservation website for helpful tips and guidelines for preserving your harvest.
For more gardening tips, how-to videos, podcasts and more, visit www.melindamyers.com
Mexican Mint Marigold (Tagetes lucida)
Add a little color and flavor to your garden and salads with Mexican tarragon.
This subtle beauty is really a type of marigold, but the leaves and flowers have a tarragon fragrance and flavor.
Wait until after the danger of frost has passed to plant this zone 8 to 10 hardy plant. Grow it in full sun to part shade and well-drained soils. It is somewhat drought tolerant. Northern gardeners can treat it like an annual and those in the northern range of its hardiness zone may see it die back to the ground in a hard freeze. But don't worry its root hardy.
The yellow flowers appear in late summer and persist through fall. The 14 to 20 inch tall plants make a nice addition to herb gardens and flowerbeds.
Harvest the new growth to use fresh. Preserve the flavor by freezing the leaves or storing in vinegar. They tend to lose their flavor when dried.
A bit more information: You can find this plant listed under several common names including Mexican tarragon, Texas tarragon, pericon, and sweet mace. No matter the common name you can use the leaves and blossoms in soups, sauces and chicken dishes as well as salads. Some gardeners even seep it for tea. Visit Bonnie Plants for more information and gardeners ideas for growing and using this plant in the garden.
For more gardening tips, how-to videos, podcasts and more, visit www.melindamyers.com
Year of the Watermelon
Year of the Watermelon
The National Garden Bureau has declared 2013 the Year of the Watermelon. Be part of the celebration and consider planting watermelon in this year's garden.
Don't let the sweet flavor deceive you – these are nutritious as well as delicious. High in Vitamin C, low in fat and calories - it is a great way to boost your energy. Plus, all parts are edible.
You can pickle the rind, eat the fleshy portion fresh or roast or grind the seeds for flavoring. In china they stir fry watermelon while the Russians often pickle it before eating. You may want to try some new ways of enjoying this tasty summer treat.
Grow watermelon in full sun and well-drained soils. Save space by growing these plants on a trellis or decorative obelisk. Just secure the heavy fruit to the support with a cloth or macramé sling. Or plant a few seeds in a container and let the vines wander over your balcony or trellis.
A bit more information: Try planting one of the large picnic-type watermelons that can weigh 15 to 50 pounds. These are sure to get everyone in the family excited about growing and eating this, the largest edible fruit in the United States. Or perhaps you want to try one of the icebox melons that is much smaller at 5 to 15 pounds and easier to squeeze into the fridge. And don't forget about those with unique colored rinds and flesh and of course those that lack seeds.
For more gardening tips, how-to videos, podcasts and more, visit www.melindamyers.com
Clematis Stem Wilt
Clematis Stem Wilt
Your clematis looks beautiful until suddenly the stems and leaves start turning black. Though it looks bad your clematis will survive.
The fungus that causes this disease enters your plant through wounds and cracks in the stem near ground level. Fortunately new growth arising below this point will be disease free.
Reduce future problems by pruning out and destroying infested stems. Disinfect tools between cuts to reduce the risk of spreading this disease.
As new growth emerges from the soil carefully secure it to the support to reduce the risk of cracking and damage. Eliminating the entryways for the fungus will reduce the risk of disease.
In the future consider planting the crown of the clematis below the soil surface. This allows the plant to produce new shoots below the point of infection.
Try growing small flowered clematis that tend to resist this disease. Alpina, macropetala and the viticella types are a few to consider.
A bit more information: For a disease to occur you must have the causal organism (fungus, bacteria, virus) present, disease-promoting weather and susceptible plants. Remove one of these factors and you eliminate the disease. Keep this in mind when managing clematis stem wilt and other plant diseases in your garden.
For more gardening tips, how-to videos, podcasts and more, visit www.melindamyers.com
I'm a fan, are you?
Who doesn't LOVE a good Roller Coaster? Am I right?! I've been so very lucky to been have rasied in the Midwest, a stones throw away from Six Flags Great America, where I practicaly spent my summers as kid with my best bud Edgar!
Mom and dad would drop us off at open and pick us up at close. 10a-10p. Don't think I could handle that now. Heck, I could barley make it on one run of Batman The Ride Backwards!
Yes, that's right, for a limited time this season, (BTW... I tried to find out when from officials, they wouldn't budge, so get there soon!) Batman The Ride will be running BACKWARDS!!
MOBILE USERS: Click here to WATCH Van rides Batman: The Ride Backwards!
www.SixFlags.com
My Lucky Brewers Socks
I've been wearing these sock to the last few games I have attended at Miller Park and the crew always wins when I have them on. Do you think my socks lucky?
Matt Nathanson AND Plain White T's coming to Festa!
YES! That headline is correct...Matt Nathanson AND the Plain White T's will be performing at Festa Italiana, Saturday night, July 20th and I have the honor of being your ON STAGE HOST!!
I'm super stoked and looking forward to hanging with Platinum-selling singer-song writer Matt Nathanson, and Grammy-nominated Chicago-bred Plain White T's again!
Check out the videos from both groups last visit to The Mix Studios:
WATCH Matt Nathanson Interview and Performance.
WATCH Plain White T's Interview and Performance.
Watch for and Prevent Borers on Trees and Shrubs
Extreme heat and cold, droughts and floods can leave our plants stressed and more susceptible to damaging borers.
These insects are the immature stage of moths and beetles that feed under the bark and inside the stems of plants. Their feeding weakens and in some cases kills the plant.
Many borers are opportunists, attacking already stressed trees. We can't control the weather but we can help reduce stress on our plants. Start by growing plants suited to the climate and growing conditions in your landscape.
Mulch the area under and around the base of trees and shrubs. Organic mulches like wood chips keep the roots cool and moist and reduce competition from grass and weeds.
Be sure to water new plantings thoroughly and as needed the first few years. And do the same for established trees and shrubs during extended drought. This will keep them healthy and help ward off borers.
A bit more information: Incorporate trees and shrubs into perennial planting beds. You will create an attractive garden and better environment for the plants. Plus, planting beds as well as mulching will reduce the need for hand trimming and will keep weed whips and mowers away from the trunks of the trees. And don't pile soil or mulch over the stems of shrubs and the trunks of trees. These practices create entryways for pests and encourage disease problems.
For more gardening tips, how-to videos, podcasts and more, visit www.melindamyers.com
Lawn Revival
If sparse, bare spots or lots of weeds describe your lawn, it is time for a little lawn revival.
Start by evaluating the current state of your lawn. If more than 60% is bare or filled with weeds, it is time to start over. Look at this as an opportunity to properly prepare the soil, select a more drought tolerant lawn or convert it into a no mow or low maintenance lawn or planting bed.
Overseed thin sparse lawns. Core aerate first or use a slit seeder to insure good seed-to-soil contact. For small bare spots use a lawn patch kit or make your own. Mix a handful of quality grass seed into a bucket of topsoil. Remove any dead grass and roughen the soil surface. Then sprinkle the commercial or homemade lawn patch over the prepared bare spot.
Keep the soil moist until the grass seed begins to grow.
A bit more information: Larger areas will benefit from the addition of organic matter into the top 6 inches of soil before sowing the grass seed or laying sod. Keep the soil moist until the sod has rooted into the soil below and the grass seed begins to grow. Consider overseeding the lawn to help create a more uniform appearance in the lawn. For more information, click here.
For more gardening tips, how-to videos, podcasts and more, visit www.melindamyers.com
36!!!! The warm up is on the way!
Why is it always when you get new snow tires, pay extra money for an underground parking spot, and buy new boots that the weather changes for the better.  Do I really need to park in a heated garage when it's above freezing?
In a recent interview Simon says he suffers from "black moods" and at times he feels "trapped" by his responsibilities. Is this the reason he is leaving Idol? 
The day before the return of Season 9 of American Idol and Simon Cowell makes it official that he will not return after this season.  What a nice way to build buzz about your show. In years past it was always the rumors of Paula's return or a Simon vs Paula feud, but this year with no Paula it is all on Simon.  
What do you think should happen to the official that missed this call?  Leave your comments.
What is your New Year's resolution?  I have decided in 2010 I will tweet more than I did in 2009.  It may not be the healthiest resolution since excessive tweeting can lead to not leaving the house, hours upon hours of not speaking, and carpal tunnel.  But I recently found a website that measures the amount of tweets being sent per day, per hour, per month and with the numbers in millions you have to wonder if these twitter people are on to something.  Here is to many more tweets in 2010.  If you want to follow how many tweets have been sent so far today just 
Why is it whenever you haven't seen friends for a really long time you end up doing things you would never do? Like staying out until bar time and being invited to an after bar. What is that? I haven't been invited or gone to an after bar in at least 5 years. But, when you get in that "we never see each other" mode and you know your on vacation, anything can happen. So, after a late night I spent the entire day on the couch watching "The Hangover" with my hangover. I quickly realized that my night was kind of tame compared to theirs.
I am now on a plane to Los Angeles for the week. I am going to be driving through wine country and ending up in San Francisco where I will be ringing in the new year. I am excited to take a ton of pictures.
Here is a picture of Oliver (the Italian Greyhound who is staying with me for a couple of months) by my Christmas tree this year.  I finally bought a fake tree last year after realizing it was too much work to get big real tree every year.  Oliver seems to like the tree. :-)
What does your Christmas tree say about you?  Check out 
I found 
Tony is going to a bad sweater party this weekend and I found 
Christmas in NYC isn't official until the tree at 30 Rock is lit.  But, this year we may not have a lit tree or hour long sing-a-long special on NBC because the Labor Union that runs NBC broadcasts are threatening to pull out of tonights broadcast if they can't reach a deal with NBC execs. REALLY?  You're going to cancel Christmas on NBC? Don't bring Santa into this.  Wait until after the holiday's.  Why not threaten to pull out from airing an episode of Law and Order?   What do you think? Read more about the battle 
Esquire magazine has put out a new list of the top selling Christmas gifts of all time.   Remember Furbies?  Does anyone still have one?  Check out the full list by 
Want a free Candy Cane? Who doesn't? Elizabeth and I will be handing out Candy Canes on Candy Cane Lane tonight starting at 6p. 
Was on a walk today and noticed this sign. Can you believe this weather? It makes me very happy! Where do you like to go ice skating?
List of some places to skate (once it get cold enough):
An Associated Press poll shows 52 percent of pet owners plan to buy their animals a holiday gift — up from 43 percent last year.
What will you get your pet? How much will you spend? Do you wrap their gift for them?
We have been talking a lot about WHEN we should start playing Christmas music on the Mix. Get caught up on everything now:
WATCH us on 12 News @ 10 last night by 
I was shopping with friends for a Halloween costume this weekend and I found this little sailor cap in the "kids" section. I was already wearing the black pea coat which helped complete the costume. That hat was $2.99...Can you beat that? How much did you spend on your Halloween costume? Leave a comment by 
Not the best outcome on Sunday...but before the game Elizabeth and I had some fun on WISN 12 News This Morning...
