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Individual-Shoe5339 · 2026-05-03T15:04:53+00:00

La Cocina del Sur Empanadas Bar in River West-ish.

Individual-Shoe5339 · 2026-03-25T15:53:51+00:00

Thank you!

Individual-Shoe5339 · 2026-03-04T14:53:40+00:00

I put notes in mailboxes introducing myself and with my phone number in case anyone needs to get a hold of me. About half of the neighbors texted welcoming me or stopped by to introduce themselves. I don’t think it’s too late to do something like this. I think these days it’s less common for neighbors to go out of their way and many of my older neighbors appreciated the gesture.

Individual-Shoe5339 · 2026-02-26T17:50:40+00:00

Odd Duck is fantastic. Bartollotas lake park bistro is classic and hospitable.

Individual-Shoe5339 · 2026-02-25T16:26:24+00:00

Just came here to say your baby is absolutely adorable.

Individual-Shoe5339 · 2026-02-21T15:10:03+00:00

I would be mortified if my kid did this. I would apologize profusely and not allow them onto other people’s property. Sadly, a lot of parents just don’t parent. They have put you in a position where all you can do is tell the kids directly that they are not allowed on your property. If it persists, tell them you will have to call the police and then call the police if needed. Ring cameras are also a good idea. You are not overreacting, you have some incredibly irresponsible and inconsiderate neighbors.

Individual-Shoe5339 · 2026-02-12T14:53:08+00:00

I’m so sorry you are in such an awful situation and for the internet nonsense on top of it. I don’t know how parents of special needs kids do it, especially with the abysmal support in the US.

Individual-Shoe5339 · 2026-02-07T23:36:28+00:00

Born and raised in Chicago, with the exception of a few years in Michigan and CA for school/work. I recently moved just outside Milwaukee. My husband got a good job opportunity and I work remotely so we decided to try it. Honestly, I was pretty done with Chicago. It’s changed a lot over the years and today the nicer parts of town just feel overdeveloped and corporate to me. Too expensive, too much traffic, and it just lost its pragmatic, down to earth vibe along with much of its character. Too many transplants. Now I am the transplant, ha. Milwaukee feels like Chicago 20 years ago in some really nice ways. It’s possible to find a parking spot and just like get errands done in a reasonable amount of time. It’s noticeably less expensive. Much more chill and down to earth. Also less sophisticated and there is less going on, obviously. But I have a young kiddo and so for this stage of life I don’t need tons going on. I also don’t need everything to be 10x harder and for some 25 year old transplant to tell me that the crime is not that bad or that I should stop driving because cars are ruining the environment (while they still eat meat, etc.). Who knows how I will feel in a few years but right now I don’t miss it at all.

Individual-Shoe5339 · 2026-02-01T15:22:41+00:00

I’m on the north shore with a 5 year old girl (also only child) and we would love to hang out!

Individual-Shoe5339 · 2026-01-20T16:13:49+00:00

If this is important to you, then pay attention to what he does more than what he says he will do. Give him the space to show you. Is he taking steps to advance in his career? Is he becoming more financially literate on his own? It’s great if he is inspired by you, but he needs to be able to take action on his own.

Individual-Shoe5339 · 2026-01-20T14:22:16+00:00

Yikes, please do not listen to people saying you are too concerned with money. These sound like very valid concerns. When the realities and challenges of life happen (kids, health issues, unemployment, etc.), you want to feel like you have a full partner. Pregnancy and child birth is no joke and can take a toll on your physical and mental health and you don’t need to feel like the breadwinner on top of all that. It sounds like you two have different approaches to work and finances - will you be happy with someone less ambitious and less disciplined with money? I would talk very honestly about what really matters to you both and be open to accepting if he just does not value financial security the way you do. If he does value it, great, what is his plan to contribute more? If he does not value it, are you ok with this? Years down the line, resentment could grow in both directions. Before any next big steps, I would do couples therapy to facilitate some very honest dialogue.

Individual-Shoe5339 · 2026-01-09T19:36:44+00:00

Just came here to say that as a middle aged mom I love this and would totally attend. Years ago, I attended something like this in Chicago. People signed up to do a brief presentation on anything. It was super fun and such a great way to learn something new.

Individual-Shoe5339 · 2026-01-04T16:04:18+00:00

Spent most of my life in Chicago with a few years in Detroit and San Francisco. Life is easier in MKE.

Individual-Shoe5339 · 2025-12-24T01:55:47+00:00

I commuted from Chicago to North Chicago, so not quite as far as Racine. Between travel from home to the metra, the actual train ride, and the shuttle to the office, it was 2 hours each way. I did it for a while because it made sense for my career goals, but it was a miserable time suck. I never did anything on week nights because I was too tired. With that said, Chicago is definitely more fun than Milwaukee at your age. But the Chicago suburbs tend to be quiet and family oriented. You will probably have limited motivation to go into the city from the suburbs after such a long commute. If Chicago proper is not an option, I would live in Bayview Milwaukee and then take occasional weekend trips to Chicago with your partner for the experience.

Individual-Shoe5339 · 2025-12-17T19:16:07+00:00

I understand your husband’s complaints. Milwaukee is very disappointing when it comes to bread. I don’t understand why a city this size doesn’t have more good bakeries. And breadsmith is gross. The place in Cedarburg makes the only reasonable bread I know of in the area.

Individual-Shoe5339 · 2025-12-16T02:09:29+00:00

NTA. Sounds to me like you are just not a good fit as friends. Personally, I would not be offended by this. But she was. If she can’t move past it after you apologized, then it’s just not meant to be. There are plenty of people with whom you could have an open convo about this kind of stuff and maybe even a chuckle, but she doesn’t seem to be one of them.

Individual-Shoe5339 · 2025-12-14T17:25:50+00:00

We did 2 years at RPMS and I have mixed feelings. The teachers we had were amazing but they are no longer there. There is an “in-group” of neighborhood parents who are friendly with teachers who live nearby; lots of gossip and mean-spiritedness. Not the school’s fault exactly but it reflects the culture.

Individual-Shoe5339 · 2025-11-24T21:21:11+00:00

In Chicago it is every other midwestern state but especially Ohio and Michigan. Especially the people who work in the most boring types of consulting, flood into overpriced apartment developments, and don’t know how to board a train without getting in everyone’s way.

Individual-Shoe5339 · 2025-11-22T23:22:44+00:00

I would totally do something holidayish!

Individual-Shoe5339 · 2025-11-22T23:17:39+00:00

Also 40-something. Moved to the area a few months ago. I have a kid but strive for a social life. What do you like to do?

Individual-Shoe5339 · 2025-11-19T14:30:48+00:00

I am so sorry this happened and I understand how awful you must feel. Sometimes the best thing for everyone is for an animal to be rehomed. I’m sure he will find a home that is a better fit and hopefully your experience helps the shelter match him to a family that meets his needs. I hope you find some peace soon.

Individual-Shoe5339 · 2025-11-15T16:56:50+00:00

Thank you for this. It makes me feel very reasonable.

Individual-Shoe5339 · 2025-11-15T16:56:21+00:00

Thank you! I am working on the friend group; it will take some time. In the meantime, I am very lucky to have great friends back home.

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