JAK CHAT

November is a time when, as adults, we often reflect on all life’s blessings that we are thankful for- no matter how big or small. But what about our kids? My kids know that after November comes Christmas. How can they not when the media is already throwing the holidays in our face as soon as Halloween ends? Clearly, Christmas and other holidays are not the problem at all. It’s the commercialism that comes with it. I was recently at the store with my 3 kids (that was my 1 st mistake) and as we wandered through the toy aisles (that was my 2 nd mistake) they each found something that they HAD to have. RIGHT NOW. Luckily, after saying no, they got the message and knew not to ask again. But this made me realize we had to have another conversation. Which we did when we got home. It’s totally okay to want things. I, personally, have a long wish list of things that I want. And yes, sometimes I want that instant gratification. But I wanted to remind my kids the difference between need ...

Deer Hunting Season, Accessory Style! By Paula Herrmann, Furniture Sales Consultant Steinhafels Furniture, Oak Creek Time to make widowers out of those men hunters of yours and head out to the stores and do some deer hunting of your own! ‘Tis the season for holiday decorating. Yeah, I know, the pumpkins may still be on your porches and adornin’ the table, yet it really ain’t too early to start incorporating some aspects of your Christmas season decor into your home. So, you know I work in a store. Temptation abounds! For months I had lusted over this trophy-ish silver deer antler bowl. Kinda overscaled for my home, yet those majestic antlers kept calling my name. Finally, I took the plunge and bought it for me (and my husband, of course) as a wedding anniversary gift. You’ve never done that, have you?! This new acquisition re-ignited a passion from a few years back for deer that started (yet only slightly pursued) with the purchase of this stately silver metal deer that grac...