Packer Family Night

Saturday Night was Eli's first "Packer's Game" - it's not really a game (who can afford the tickets! - or get them!) Family Night is basically a practice with other fun events for families. Needless to say the whole family was excited to go!

Leading up the event Eli was somewhat confused as to what was going to happen at family night. He said, "how are we going to run and they are going to play?" You see, the only time Eli has ever been to Lambeau Field is for running events. (to

watch me run or for him to run his own races - 1k Cellcom) I guess it's better for him to associate Lambeau with running rather then beer, right?

Eli, are you ready for some FOOTBALL?

And I'm Loving It!

We broke the snow record for December! God graced Green Bay with 45.6"! Oh... and we got 3 more inches today too :)

I Won!!

Last night while driving, I was listening to my favorite radio station - Q90FM They were giving away Matthew West cds (which is so cool - because I just blogged about him the other day!!) They were looking for caller # 10 - AND THAT WAS ME! Sure, it's just a $10 cd - BUT I WON!

The funny part is I was also caller #1 and #6. :)

Auctions are exciting!

A local friend of mine asked for my help to sell some Packer Tickets online. We did this last year and after all the expenses he ended up making around $150 for 4 tickets. Not bad.

This year the tickets are doing a lot better! Check out the auction here and here and share in my excitement! It ends this morning!

Cover price per ticket is $59/ticket. Why are Packer tickets so valuable? Season tickets have been sold out since 1960! People around here put their season tickets in their wills!

Notice the photo of Brett Favre on the tickets - it's like we knew he was coming back - or is he? stay tuned.

UPDATE: THE TICKETS SOLD FOR $1001.50 wow!

Local on the cheap

There are some fun things to do in Green Bay that are low cost or free for families.

Packers Family Night - this is a rare chance to see your favourite team in action. No NFL team can say this: watch your team play (really it's just practice) for $8. The Packers sell out out this event every year. 60,000 + people pay to watch their beloved packers play.

Bay Beach - this is the best value for your money - hands down! This is an old style amusement park. Here's the amazing part: there is no admission fee to the park and tickets are 25 cents each! All rides take 1 or 2 tickets. I take my two kids for $5 and they have a blast!
Of course food is available there - but for amusement park food the price is alright. A family of 4 can eat for $10. We always brown bag it :)

Green Bay Zoo This is a great small zoo. Don't be expecting the San Diego or St. Louis zoo here. There are some wild things going on at this local spot. A family day pass is $15.. not bad. However if you go between 4-8pm on Wednesdays it's free!

Neville Museum There is a fun Discovery Zone for kids! Go the last 2 hours on Thursday and admission is free!

Kids Rule Film Festival Do you know how much it costs to go to the movies these days? I have no clue - isn't it close to $9? Not in Green Bay (and many other cities too in Illinois, North Dakota, Ohio, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and through out Wisconsin) you can take your kids to see a new movie on Wednesday and Thursday mornings for just $2.50 - plus your popcorn is free! See movies this summer that include Kung Fu Panda, Space Chimps, and Kit Kittredge.

Art Street This is an annual event for us! Explore local art on the streets of downtown Green Bay. Admission is free! There is a great kids area - tons of make and takes - painting, pictures frames, make sun catchers - the list goes on. At the Children's Art Tent children can make their own art purchase. Art pieces have been generously donated by exhibiting artists and range in price from $1 to $10. What a great way for kids to get involved with local and national artists.

Wild Life Sanctuary This is a wonderful place! Over 700 acres of trails and wild life! They offer lots of hands on nature programs... and the price? free!

Enjoy a low cost summer!
Check online for some great places that are free in your local area!

Grocery Spending :
ShopKo (includes prescriptions) $89.71

Title Town spilt

I live in Green Bay, WI. As far as we are concerned - we are football headquarters of the universe. This town is nuts about football!

You may have heard, recently, that Brett Favre wants to be released from his contract from the Packers. This can only mean one thing - he wants to play football again. AND he is willing to play for another team!



Today I received a telemarketing style call asking all Green Bay residents for their opinion on what the packers should do. The results prove how split Title Town is .




Will his retirement stay? Will he play again? Stay tuned.