While enjoying a great escape you do not always have to spend money. After checking this weekend's weather report, we decided to take our great escape outdoors and enjoy one of Shorewood's beautiful parks.  Whether you enjoy taking a long walk, biking, or even jogging you will find a place for it at Hubbard Park, named after William James Hubbard, who used to be a Village Board President.  The park occupies almost five acres of terraced, wooded terrain on the east bank of the Milwaukee River, according to Shorewood's website. It's almost like being in the country without leaving the city. To …

Well, its been another one of those long weeks. You have not been able to spend a lot of time with that special person in your life.  You know how it goes, you work all week, take care of the children, and by the time you are ready to have some time to yourselves, the night is over and all you can do is crawl into bed.  We have got the answer to your problem this weekend: a special date night. This week we have chosen a wonderful restaurant that has a romantic atmosphere, along with a great menu. Thirst and Vine is many things in one location from a wine bar, retail wine shop. bistro food, to…

With the current economic woes and a budget crisis facing Wisconsin it seems there is bad news everywhere you look.  This often makes us long to go back in time to a place where life seemed to be more simple, easier. That is why this week 's Great Escape is a blast to the past. It's your choice where you want to go. You're probably wondering how to do this. Well, its not as difficult as you think: All you have to do is use your imagination. Patch has chosen a few historical places to help you imagine how life might have been long ago.  Kilbourntown House Kilbourntown House, originally named …

Winter's end is almost here and with winter often comes, inactivity, weight gain, and depression. To avoid the late winter blues this weekend, find a friend, head to the gym and develop a regular workout schedule. One popular workout facility is the Jewish Community Center. On the website, JCC Health, Recreation, & Fitness Director Carolyn Destache says, "We all need to continue to move in whatever way works best for us personally, we need to take care of ourselves in terms of health and well-being – exercise, eat well and find a mode of relaxation that works for you." Whether it is walking, …

It seems everywhere around us there are stresses, whether it is financial, children, relationship or just everyday issues. You owe it to yourself to spend some time this weekend allowing them to melt away with a relaxing massage. Too often we put our needs on the back burner, putting those of our family first.  However, if we do not take the time for ourselves, these stresses will take a serious toll on us and those around us. Massage Therapy is known to have many benefits. According to Massage Therapy.com: "Experts estimate that upwards of ninety percent of disease is stress related. And …

It's going to be a long week of work, so why not call up a couple of your close friends and enjoy a well deserved weekend of rest and relaxation at The La Quinta Inn and Suites at 5423 N. Port Washington Rd. in Glendale.  The La Quinta offers spacious rooms with many included amenities, such as an indoor swimming pool, fitness center and continental breakfast - all at a reasonable price.  So, after checking in this weekend, you can don your swimsuits, kick back and relax in the whirlpool or just float around the swimming pool.  Now that you're relaxed you can all head out for a wonderful …