A groundbreaking investigative account of the shocking rise and fall of the mogul who brought hip-hop to the mainstream, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at the music industry and the destructive power of celebrity. This is Bad Boy for Life: The Rise and Fall of Sean Combs Most books mentioned in my reviews can be found at the affiliate links below.

It's time to explore my ever-dwindling TBR pile! From Denise Brown—older sister of Nicole Brown Simpson—comes a vital, trauma-informed book that illuminates intimate partner violence and the systems that enable it. Most books mentioned in my reviews can be found at the affiliate links below. (Bookshop.org) (Librio.fm) (Audiobooks.com) (Booksamillion) (Alibris: Books Music & Movies)

Here's a look at Hy-Vee's Weekly Sales. I'm highlighting some of my favorite deals; this list is not an exhaustive list of everything that is on sale. Make Sure to get their Perks Plus card so you can earn Fuel Rewards that can be used at area Shell Stations. There is also a Premium membership available for about a $99/year that gives you more perks/fuel savings, but I suggest waiting until around Black Friday, when I was able to get my subscription for 1/2 off. I’ve saved more than the yearly fee on fuel, by far, so it’s something to consider.

Downtown Oshkosh is the place to be for book lovers on October 3rd. The Oshkosh Silent Book Club is responsible for the Fall Book Crawl happening that day. Check out the details below--> Bring your friends or join strangers in a fun, social, low-pressure outing At each stop purchase a drink, snack, or bookish goodie. Then grab a seat and read for 30 minutes before heading to the next stop Tackle your TBR, make new friends or enjoy quality time with old ones, and support local businesses Downtown Oshkosh is a treasure-trove of bookstores and cafes where you can sip, snack and read.

Did you hear? The Festival Foods Reward Program is changing this month. The company has finally revealed what to expect when their new App/Rewards Program launches on October 14th. The biggest change is that the Kwik Trip Rewards are gone. Instead, you'll earn points to redeem on future purchases. Rewards for Kwik Trip will still occur until October 11th, with a November 11th redemption deadline. I, for one, am looking forward to the change in the rewards program. Besides the first few purchases when the last rewards program started, I thought it took way too many points/time/money to earn even the smallest discount on gas compared to Hy-Vee.

Here's a look at some items that are Deals of the Week at Woodman's. The first page of the weekly flyer has different items for each community, but the rest of the ad is the same for all locations. I have anecdotal evidence that the prices for items listed for a specific location applies to ALL locations. Woodman's has in-store kiosks with printable coupons located in the Produce and Dairy sections. The store also has manufacturer or Woodman's coupons hanging by products - these are to be used during that visit, not to be used at a later date.

Here's a look at my favorite Deals of the Week for Aldi. This is not an exhaustive list of everything that's on sale; this is just some of my favorites. All the Aldi stores I have been in are really clean and bright. And their produce section has improved significantly over the years. Their specialty diet items like almond milk and gluten free bread are great. But don't get me started with the Aldi Aisle of Shame, also known as Aldi Finds. The deals there are great, but I try to avoid temptation by not even going down the aisle.

Fresh Thyme Grocery Store in Ashwaubenon is a great source for natural/organic products when you don't want to walk a marathon at Woodmans. I frequently buy produce and meats at Fresh Thyme, and I love their yogurt section. Fresh Thyme's coupon policy is pretty simple: They accept vendor coupons, as long as they are not expired or specified for use at a different retailer. They also offer digital coupons if you have a My Thyme Rewards account One thing to appreciate is that if you do Store Pickup or Delivery, the prices of the items do not change.

UPDATE-the sale has been extended through September 30th! I have a confession: I'm not a huge coffee drinker, but when I do, it's Door County Coffees all the way. My dear husband drank instant coffee for years, but then I turned him on to DCC and it's all he'll drink now! Right now, you can get 25% off your Door County Coffee when you shop their website. My husband's favorite is Sinful Delight, and my favorite is Door County Coffee's old stand bye, Cherry Creme. There are several Fall flavors that I always stock up on, too, like Wisconsin Harvest Blend and Door County Maple.

Here are the Deals of the Week for Metro Market/Pick 'n Save. This is not an exhaustive list, just highlights of what I find to be good prices for this week. Coupons: If you clip the digital coupons the store offers, they can be used a total of five times per transaction, with Unlimited Transactions unless noted. They also accept paper coupons including Print At Home. For the complete coupon policy, click here. Fuel Points: Use your digital account or Shopper's Card to earn points Fuel Points to Save at the Pump.

Here's a closer look at some of the Deals of the Week at Festival Foods. This is not an exhaustive list; I'm just listing my favorite finds. Changes are coming to Festival's Rewards Program. No idea what's in store but did see that you can still earn rewards with the current system until October 3; you then have until November 11th to redeem at Kwik Trip. I will try to update you on what the new system looks like after October 3rd. Festival still has FREE Curbside Pickup for orders over $35.

I have a confession: I'm not a huge coffee drinker, but when I do, it's Door County Coffees all the way. My dear husband drank instant coffee for years, but then I turned him on to DCC and it's all he'll drink now! Right now, you can get 25% off your Door County Coffee when you shop their website. My husband's favorite is Sinful Delight, and my favorite is Door County Coffee's old stand bye, Cherry Creme. There are several Fall flavors that I always stock up on, too, like Wisconsin Harvest Blend and Door County Maple.

Gear up for the upcoming Packers season with a discount at the Packers Pro Shop online store! This fairly rare 25% off deal is happening today, September 29th. Whether it's a new cap to shield your eyes watching training camp, or a new tumbler to carry around, you can almost always find something green & gold that you'd like at the Packers Pro Shop. Use code GAMETIME to save on your order. There are a bunch of exclusions to the sale, like the new Nike Sideline gear or Cheeseheads, and you can…

The Meijer deals listed below does not include everything that is on sale at Meijer, I'm highlighting what I think are the best deals of the week. There's a great coupon if you use online ordering for pickup or delivery. See Below for Details. Meijer has digital coupons called mPerks. Clip the coupons and shop the items at the same time! (Not all grocery stores offer this, so this is a big PLUS for me.) If you do sign up for an mPerks "card," you will occasionally be mailed personalized coupons based upon your shopping history.

Are you looking for some Fall Fun? Whether it's a haunted corn maze or just taking the kids to pick pumpkins, there are quite a few places to get your fix in Wisconsin. While the list below concentrates on Northeastern Wisconsin, I've also included links to other sites that feature the same kind of fall fun that you can find below. The great thing about this list is that a lot of these farms and orchards have other things, like homemade maple syrup, corn mazes, and family-friendly outdoor activities alongside pumpkins and/or apples in the fall.

Hy-Vee is having a 3-Day weekend sale featuring some items for $.99. The sale runs Friday - Sunday, I'm highlighting some of my favorite deals; this list is not an exhaustive list of everything that is on sale. Make Sure to get their Perks Plus card so you can earn Fuel Rewards that can be used at area Shell Stations. There is also a Premium membership available for about a $99/year that gives you more perks/fuel savings, but I suggest waiting until around Black Friday, when I was able to get my subscription for 1/2 off.

Did you know that Wisconsin has more than 150 operating apple orchards? One thing I always did with my mother was take the kids apple picking. I'm blessed to have her bushel baskets that get hauled out every year when we head to Hillside Orchard in Casco. Do you have a favorite apple orchard? Or are you looking for a particular type of apple that isn't at your favorite spot? Photo by Damir K . on Pexels.com Photo by Alexey Demidov on Pexels.com Photo by Chen Te on Pexels.com The great thing about this list is that a lot of these farms and orchards have other things, like homemade maple syrup, corn mazes, and family-friendly outdoor activities alongside pumpkins and/or apples in the fall.

The Milwaukee Brewers have won 100 games for the first time in franchise history, and fans can celebrate the accomplishment with a free burger! The StoneYard Food & Spirits, which operates two restaurants in the Fox Valley, announced they would give away free burgers if the Brewers won 100 games. With that done, the date and times have been set for a burger giveaway! What: Free 1/4-Pound Cheeseburger When: Monday, September 28th; 11am - 9pm Where: The StoneYard Food & Spirits W3010 Edgewood Trail, Appleton, WI 54913 N1739 Lily of the Valley Dr, Greenville, WI 54942…

The Milwaukee Brewers have won 100 games for the first time in franchise history, and fans can celebrate the accomplishment with a free burger! The StoneYard Food & Spirits, which operates two restaurants in the Fox Valley, announced they would give away free burgers if the Brewers won 100 games. With that done, the date and times have been set for a burger giveaway! What: Free 1/4-Pound Cheeseburger When: Monday, September 28th; 11am - 9pm Where: The StoneYard Food & Spirits W3010 Edgewood Trail, Appleton, WI 54913 N1739 Lily of the Valley Dr, Greenville, WI 54942…

Green Bay's Untitled Town Book and Author Festival is Back for 2026, and I couldn't be more excited. The event disappeared for a few years, and Green Bay hasn't had a proper bookish event since then. If you're full of anticipation as I am, then you'll be happy to know that the festival agenda has been set! Here are the details: WHAT: Untitled Town Book and Author Festival WHEN: September 25-27, 2026; 9a - 5pm each day WHERE: Green Bay, WI Day 1: Legacy Hotel Wyndham, 1004 Brett Favre Pass, GB…

Do you have the McDonald's app? You might want to download it before Sunday's Green Bay Packers game. Why? Because you can get free Medium Fries after every Packers win! All you have to do in the McDonald's app is make a $1.00 purchase, and then you'll be able to add a Medium Fry for FREE. This deal is at participating locations only. Offer is valid for 48 hours starting the day AFTER the Packers win. One-time use only. Offer excludes sales tax. Fans of reading may be interested in my other website, …

Fresh Thyme Grocery Store in Ashwaubenon is a great source for natural/organic products when you don't want to walk a marathon at Woodmans. I frequently buy produce and meats at Fresh Thyme, and I love their yogurt section. Fresh Thyme's coupon policy is pretty simple: They accept vendor coupons, as long as they are not expired or specified for use at a different retailer. They also offer digital coupons if you have a My Thyme Rewards account One thing to appreciate is that if you do Store Pickup or Delivery, the prices of the items do not change.

Here's a look at some items that are Deals of the Week at Woodman's. The first page of the weekly flyer has different items for each community, but the rest of the ad is the same for all locations. I have a suspicion that the prices for items at specific stores are also the same but haven't had time to test it out yet. Woodman's has in-store kiosks with printable coupons located in the Produce and Dairy sections. The store also has manufacturer or Woodman's coupons hanging by products - these are to be used during that visit, not to be used at a later date.

Here's a look at my favorite Deals of the Week for Aldi. This is not an exhaustive list of everything that's on sale; this is just some of my favorites. All the Aldi stores I have been in are really clean and bright. And their produce section has improved significantly over the years. Their specialty diet items like almond milk and gluten free bread are great. But don't get me started with the Aldi Aisle of Shame, also known as Aldi Finds. The deals there are great, but I try to avoid temptation by not even going down the aisle.

I grew up on Hansen's Pizza, did you? Anytime my dad had to "make dinner," he made frozen pizza, and Hansen's was always one of the go-to brands. Pssst. They're still being made, and there's a Fall stock-up sale coming up quick! Details below. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Hydrant Pizza started in 1993, and since then, they've been cranking out pizzas and more ever since. They can be found in large format Grocers including: Woodman’s Festival Foods Pick and Save Piggly Wiggly Save a Lot University Avenue Market Here's your chance to get Hydrant and Hansen's Pizza with a case discount.

Here are the Deals of the Week for Metro Market/Pick 'n Save. This is not an exhaustive list, just highlights of what I find to be good prices for this week. Coupons: If you clip the digital coupons the store offers, they can be used a total of five times per transaction, with Unlimited Transactions unless noted. They also accept paper coupons including Print At Home. For the complete coupon policy, click here. Fuel Points: Use your digital account or Shopper's Card to earn points Fuel Points to Save at the Pump.

Here's a closer look at some of the Deals of the Week at Festival Foods. This is not an exhaustive list; I'm just listing my favorite finds. Festival Foods' annual Pumpkin Blowout is this weekend! Saturday, September 26th from 7am - 1pm at participating locations, you can get pumpkins for $4 each. Changes are coming to Festival's Rewards Program. No idea what's in store but did see that you can still earn rewards with the current system until October 3; you then have until November 11th to redeem at Kwik Trip.

The Meijer deals listed below does not include everything that is on sale at Meijer, I'm highlighting what I think are the best deals of the week. There's a great coupon if you use online ordering for pickup or delivery. See Below for Details. Meijer has digital coupons called mPerks. Clip the coupons and shop the items at the same time! (Not all grocery stores offer this, so this is a big PLUS for me.) If you do sign up for an mPerks "card," you will occasionally be mailed personalized coupons based upon your shopping history.

Do you have the McDonald's app? You might want to download it before Sunday's Green Bay Packers game. Why? Because you can get free Medium Fries after every Packers win! All you have to do in the McDonald's app is make a $1.00 purchase, and then you'll be able to add a Medium Fry for FREE. This deal is at participating locations only. Offer is valid for 48 hours starting the day AFTER the Packers win. One-time use only. Offer excludes sales tax. Fans of reading may be interested in my other website, …

I know, I know, we're not even into fall yet, and I'm talking about winter! But if you're a parent or relative of littles, now is the time to plan for the snow and cold. Once Upon a Child stores across the state are hosting a Winter Coat event near you. You can find gently used items for up to 70% off the MSRP. What will you find? Coats Boots Gloves & Mittens Knit Hats Carseat Covers Snow Pants and more! Here's a list of locations and the dates for the annual event:

Need to freshen up your Milwaukee Bucks gear? You're in luck! Right now, the Bucks Pro Shop is having an online Tent Sale! There's something for everyone. Big name brands like WEAR by Erin Andrews, Columbia, Nike, Mitchell & Ness, Pro Standard are available. Items are marked down up to 75% off. Offer available 9/18-9/21/26 11:59pm CST. Clearance items are Final Sale. Discount automatically applied at checkout. For more information, click here. Fans of reading may be interested in my other website, Bargain Sleuth Reviews. The majority of books I review are Advanced Reader’s Copies, which are given for free.

Are you looking for some Fall Fun? Whether it's a haunted corn maze or just taking the kids to pick pumpkins, there are quite a few places to get your fix in Wisconsin. While the list below concentrates on Northeastern Wisconsin, I've also included links to other sites that feature the same kind of fall fun that you can find below. The great thing about this list is that a lot of these farms and orchards have other things, like homemade maple syrup, corn mazes, and family-friendly outdoor activities alongside pumpkins and/or apples in the fall.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra is back for another year of great holiday music. It's the group's 30th Anniversary Tour, and they are reimaging "The Ghosts of Christmas Eve" as well as a second set. Pre-Sale Tickets are available right now, AND there's a discount code for the November 19th 2:30 performance. Details below--> From the Resch Center: "Renowned for delivering fans the ultimate "value for their dollar," TSO pairs its legendary audio/visual experience with over-the-top lasers, pyrotechnics, and special effects, bringing a show that welcomes generations of fans year after year." Use Code: …

The Milwaukee Bucks are inviting everyone to get a closer look at this year's team with an Open Practice. Here's how to get your FREE tickets.--> From their website: "Get an early look at this year’s squad during Bucks Open Practice on Saturday, October 3 at Fiserv Forum. Enjoy Bucks basketball and fun for FREE as you watch your favorite players up close, explore the arena and get ready for the 2026-27 season. Be sure to stick around until the end of practice for your chance to score exclusive team autographs."

Here's a look at my favorite Deals of the Week for Aldi. This is not an exhaustive list of everything that's on sale; this is just some of my favorites. All the Aldi stores I have been in are really clean and bright. And their produce section has improved significantly over the years. Their specialty diet items like almond milk and gluten free bread are great. But don't get me started with the Aldi Aisle of Shame, also known as Aldi Finds. The deals there are great, but I try to avoid temptation by not even going down the aisle.

Downtown Appleton is ushering in the fall season with a Soup Walk on October 10. Tickets to the event are on sale now! There are two different routes you can take, East End or West End. Each route has nine stops you can make. Choose a few or choose them all! What's better on an autumn day than soup? Here's a list of participating stores, courtesy Downtown Appleton: East End Route Bazils Pub - Lasagna  Olde Town Tavern - Chuckwagon Chili  Wooden Nickel - Cheesy Chicken Broccoli  Eagle Point Senior Living…

Here are the Deals of the Week for Metro Market/Pick 'n Save. This is not an exhaustive list, just highlights of what I find to be good prices for this week. Coupons: If you clip the digital coupons the store offers, they can be used a total of five times per transaction, with Unlimited Transactions unless noted. They also accept paper coupons including Print At Home. For the complete coupon policy, click here. Fuel Points: Use your digital account or Shopper's Card to earn points Fuel Points to Save at the Pump.

I've been talking about Green Bay Big Deals since I started blogging again. It's a site hosted by WGBW Radio that offers discounted gift certificates for area businesses. Most of the certificates are 30% off, but right now, you can take an additional 15% off. In my effort to help support more local businesses and artists like Wisconsin writers, I've occasionally bought Lion's Mouth Bookstore certificates; no one can complain that this indie bookshop is too expensive with a great deal like this. Get a $20 gift certificate for only $11.90?

OMG, my aunt Barbe should see this! THE Tom Jones will be at the Miller High Life Theatre next week, and you can get tickets for 50% off! Details here ⬇️ September 20th | One Night Only! From the website: "Legendary Welsh singer and performer Tom Jones continues to sustain his popularity around the world, captivating audiences with his timeless discography of hit songs and enduring talent and charisma. With a remarkable career spanning over six decades, Jones is widely considered to be one of the greatest singers and recording artists of all time, selling over 100 million records and continuing as an esteemed and influential figure in the music industry.

Thrifting for an entire weekend? Count me in! I've seen lots of sponsored content on social media about these vintage shop hops in Wisconsin communities, but this right here is what I've been waiting for: A Spring Shop Hop that focuses on Thrift Stores! There are almost 20 stores in the Green Bay area that are participating! The Spring Shop Hop is happening on September 18 - 19, 2026, and the stores participating including: AbleLight Thrift Shop - 2269 True Lane, Ashwaubenon Allouez Antiques & Vintage - 1510 S Webster Ave…

Here's a closer look at some of the Deals of the Week at Festival Foods. This is not an exhaustive list; I'm just listing my favorite finds. Changes are coming to Festival's Rewards Program. No idea what's in store but did see that you can still earn rewards with the current system until October 3; you then have until November 11th to redeem at Kwik Trip. Festival still has FREE Curbside Pickup for orders over $35. Festival's meat department is great, and if you go first thing in the morning, you can often find meat marked down in a special section of the department.

The Meijer deals listed below does not include everything that is on sale at Meijer, I'm highlighting what I think are the best deals of the week. There's a great coupon if you use online ordering for pickup or delivery. See Below for Details. Meijer has digital coupons called mPerks. Clip the coupons and shop the items at the same time! (Not all grocery stores offer this, so this is a big PLUS for me.) If you do sign up for an mPerks "card," you will occasionally be mailed personalized coupons based upon your shopping history.

Thrifting for an entire weekend? Count me in! I've seen lots of sponsored content on social media about these vintage shop hops in Wisconsin communities, but this right here is what I've been waiting for: A Spring Shop Hop that focuses on Thrift Stores! There are almost 20 stores in the Green Bay area that are participating! The Spring Shop Hop is happening on September 18 - 19, 2026, and the stores participating including: AbleLight Thrift Shop - 2269 True Lane, Ashwaubenon Allouez Antiques & Vintage - 1510 S Webster Ave…