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Just Between Friends is a giant bargain bin for thrifty parents

Published April 14, 2010 at 5:28 a.m.

It's spring cleaning time and for parents of young children, there's often no greater feeling than bagging up all the clothes and toys the kids have outgrown and ditching them forever. But, as they say, one man's trash is another man's treasure. This is the basic principal behind Just Between Friends.

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Chicago hotels court family fun-seekers

Published April 15, 2010 at 9:01 a.m.

Kids may not have always been a key part of the equation for success at all the hot hotels in downtown Chicago, but times have changed. Now, more than ever, it seems that hotels -- from the Best Western to the Four Seasons -- are courting families. A recent visit to The Peninsula made that abundantly clear.

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Adult bookstore closes; another might open

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Published Jan. 1, 2010 at 11:46 p.m.

Cupid's Toys, which once went to the state Supreme Court to fight government regulation of its business, has shut down - but a new adult bookstore is poised to take its place ...

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Salvation Army still seeking donated toys

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Published Dec. 20, 2009 at 6:36 p.m.

The Salvation Army is running short of toys to hand out and is seeking donations. Monday is the last day for distribution of toys to needy children.There's a critical need for toys for boys and girls ages 8 to 12 as well as infants. Maj. Jesse G. Collins, Salvation Army Milwaukee County Commander, said a record 15,344 children were registered to receive toys this holiday season.Toy donations may be dropped off at the Salvation Army Toy Shop, 5880 N. 60th St., on Monday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30

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Local families choose homeschooling

Published Dec. 21, 2009 at 3:01 p.m.

Homeschooled children are like conventionally-schooled kids: you can't group them into one category. Here is a glimpse into the lives of a few homeschooling families living in the Milwaukee area.

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A doll's life; Giving Guide online; A movie with teeth; $5 or less

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Published Dec. 2, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.

A doll's lifeMorning Star Productions is adding to our holiday theater offerings with "The Rag Doll's Dance," a musical Christmas fantasy about an evil Ice Doll trying to freeze the hearts of toys under the Christmas tree, and a mysterious Rag Doll to the rescue. Morning Star says the show is appropriate for people 4 years and older.Playwright-director Alan Atwood, composer Larry Moore and choreographer Alyce Roeder are putting the show together. It opens 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4, and runs through Dec.

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Bayside restricts recycling hours due to problems

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Published Dec. 4, 2009 at 6:25 p.m.

Bayside — The dumping of prohibited items such as garbage, tires, toys and televisions has led the village to temporarily restrict the hours of its Environmental Corridor, 201 E. Fairy Chasm Road, which is intended only for yard waste, oil and recycling materials.A series of photographs on the village's Web site, www.bayside-wi.gov, helps tell the story.The hours of operation are now 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday ...

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Legal battle looms between Oak Creek, adult entertainment store

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Published Oct. 19, 2009 at 4:23 p.m.

Oak Creek — The city could be bracing for another legal battle with Cupid's Toys, the only adult entertainment business in Oak Creek.The battle dates back to 2002, when the city adopted an adult entertainment business ordinance allowing it to require licenses for businesses such as Cupid's Toys, which sells sexually oriented items.Cupid's challenged the ordinance in court and lost. The business lost again in the state Appeals Court and the state Supreme Court refused to hear the case ...

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Life Lines

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Published Aug. 22, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.

Old-time craftsBusinessmen with goods to sell used to stop at the Wade House in Greenbush when traveling between Fond du Lac and Sheboygan. Sunday, on the grounds of that old stagecoach inn, others will have wares to sell. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., they'll be there for the 49th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair. Artisans from the Midwest will be selling items such as decorated wreaths, wooden bowls, handmade toys and more. And, as shopping is thirsty business, refreshments and food also will be for sale.

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Kid-friendly Milwaukee restaurants: 2010

Published Feb. 14, 2010 at 3:13 p.m.

Sure, kids love chowing out of boxes at the golden arches, but Milwaukee is filled with many other easy, affordable restaurants just waiting to clean the food, sugar packets and forgotten small toys from under your table.