Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Business owner Craig Kasten said the second-hand vintage clothing store will continue to sell items online, citing a seasonal economy and lack of foot traffic in its inability to maintain its Port Washington storefront.
About a year after Craig Kasten launched his vintage clothing store Mobocracy in Port Washington, the business owner was forced to close his doors for good. "It was kind of a combination (of reasons)," he said. "It was so seasonal out there, and that kind of hit a little bit harder than we anticipated … there was definitely a lack of foot traffic." The business opened on Dec. 19, 2011, at 307 N. Franklin St., and officially closed again mid-December. Kasten said sorting through the remaining products is an ongoing task. "We are in the process of selling out of our home, I still have the website set up (but) don't really have the full inventory right now," Kasten said, adding that they are working to settle in before the online store will …
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Money-wise tips from a mother of one with plenty of tricks up her sleeve.
With kids, it seems like there is always something to buy. Diapers, new clothes, toys. It can really add up, both for your pocketbook and the environment. As a self proclaimed "crunchy mom," I am always trying to find ways to not only save a little money but to make a little less of a dent on good ol' mother earth. One of the biggest decisions we made was that we were going to cloth diaper our son. So, after a little research because there are so many different styles, we decided to go with the bumGenius Organic All-in-One Size diaper. We chose this one because it seemed like the closest thing to a disposable diaper. There is no stuffing or folding, just swap out the dirty one for a clean one. The question I get most often is about …
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
There's still time for Saukville residents to add their house to the list for the 2nd annual Village Wide Rummage Sale hosted by Saukville Area Historical Society.
The philosophy of "one man's trash is another man's treasure" is what organizers hope inspires shoppers to attend the 2nd annual Village Wide Rummage Sale in Saukville. The Saukville Area Historical Society is hosting the event on Sept. 10. "We have a good time," said Anne Kertschner, president of the Saukville Area Historical Society. Village residents are encouraged to register their address for the rummage sale through the Historical Society for $5, which will include their location on a map being distributed to shoppers. The registration fee covers advertising and printing costs for the maps. The deadline to register your home is Sept. 6. While historical society members hope to see a profit from hosting the event in future years, that…
Kathy
2:49 pm on Sunday, February 10, 2013
@ Robert You stated "When Bernie's opened the doors in the 1940s there were 8 or 9 butcher shops in town" You got that info from Obit posted on the city website, whom obtained thier info from the Milwaukee Urinal (Journal) hee hee There were 10 butcher shops in Ports business history. I highly doubt all ten (or even 8 or 9) were in business at anytime all at once between 1941 and present. I … more ›