good morning today the books everyone is buzzing about this summer. plus why custard is better than ice cream. and entertaining and style. the party pro david caruso shares easy tips for an affordable labor day celebration that is next on the morning blend. ? ? [ music ] ? ? ? ? oh, what is that irish harp music or what is that? oh, french. oh, duh sorry. >> not irish. that's right. we are playing a little french music because i'm back from vacation, i'm going show you a really cool tip because molly

vacation tips you had to share right? >> exactly. because i think anytime you take a trip, you went to places you have never been before. ireland, france, england like saw like iconic things all over the world, so you want to get good pictures so i was like tell me what your best tips are. >> one of my best tips is this little photo thing i found. check it out. here was the four of us that went on the trip, in maggie. we were so far away this is with a selfie stick. we got all of us in and the eiffel tower just by this little tiny thing that i got. okay. which is -- >> it hooks on your phone look at that. it's like the size of like big paper clip. >> super small. >> i bought this at a little story will show you first what it looks like without. i'm going to flip this around. here's us trying to get a selfie right. okay. see now, if we want to get more

eye of the camera. >> put it over the tada. >> look our whole bodies are in there. >> i will show you in the studio. >> is it expensive? >> it was like $6. >> woe. >> oh, look at. >> i got to turn it around here's the studio show our floor director. i can't see what i'm seeing. there. so the only problem with it is it makes the edges a little blurry, but you can see so much more. see. >> look there is carole barrowman wave. >> it's good to be blurry. >> i like that it's blurry. that's one of my best tips right there. that was it. >> you get a much wider perspective you wouldn't even know it was a selfie. how much was it? >> it was like $6 i got it at the icing, but it's like a claire's store like an accessories store. >> what is it called? >> i don't know it's just this thing. a little camera thing.

magnifier. >> it's awesome for selfies. thanks for that tip. >> enjoy. >> you can get the whole eiffel tower in. >> our producer is like move along. >> people are most likely to divorce at two different times during the year. any guesses? >> holidays? >> yes. >> yeah. >> yeah holidays. birthdays. >> no. [laughter] >> yeah because they forget your birthday don't want to get a good present. that's funny. it's actually afterac usually summer, and holidays. like you said in fact, get this, the first monday in january, is said to be the very busiest for divorce attorneys. >> so they waited until after the holiday. i was thinking before the holidays. >> oh, no. it's right after the holidays. first monday in january. they say the reason is there is all of this research that was done, couples are more likely to file for divorce after vacation periods because they have these rising expectationses, thinking they are going to get a fresh start getaway.

anticipation of new beginning and then what actually happens. vacations especially if you are taking kids even if you are not can be stressful and draining. >> or you realize you're just very different people when on vacation you know. i'm sure. on that positive note. [laughter] >> just kidding. we have a lot more coming up on today's show include agnew campaign to share some inspiring stories about people who are living in milwaukee. >> that's right plus entertaining expert david caruso is here to spice up your summer celebration. >> what is that? >> easy and affordable ideas. >> what are those? >> those look so good. >> hot dogs. they are hot dogs. >> the most amazing hot dog. those look incredible. tiffany is going to take a bite of each and every one of them. >> all over my white pants. >> the parade of homes is underway. where you will find the latest trends in home building and

still have some time to squeeze a little bit out. if you want to get in on great reads a short list of favorites from book lovers. >> carole barrowman is an english professor at alverno, published author several times over. she's here with a last gas of summer book list. welcome back. >> did you like that little camera thing. >> i did it's just called a wide angle lens. >> do you do selfies? >> i am everybody has got one of these. >> as annoying they are they were really helpful for pictures. you needed it. >> my theory is people tiffany's age and younger they know where to look in a selfie. people my age and up don't. >> it's the thumb holding it and being able to -- yeah and speaking of photos, let's talk abt this. >> this is a bucketis l photo.

year plug books and comics and ssman john lewis.o meetcong he won an award. he won onehe big awards for comichat he had done with a couple of young comic book artists and writers. it's a book abo hisabout str dl rights and he march with martin luthar king jst an amazing, amazing hero of mine for many, many years and a lot of peoples. myself inront of the line. >> good for you you got to do that. >> i figur it's a once in a lifetime thing. i told him i taught at aerno college in milwaukee and hi been a teacher for 30 years and he held onto my hand and asked me about teaching and told me teachers are such heros to him it was adorable. such an awesome moment. >> i'm glad you shoved yoursf in for that photo because a story is not a story without a

>> that's that generation if you don't have a picture to prove it. >> the story is it not real. [laughter] >> that's right. i get it. i get it i'm trying i'm trying. >> all right. you did a good job on that one. it's not too late last gas of summer books you are recommending. things you like, but things you have heard that are all the rage. >> i didn't recommend these at the beginning of the summer because i picked my own books that were really good, but these books i have seen from reading myself later in the sr and from what people have been probably some of the hits this summer. this is called the girl. emma klein. it's a really interesting it's kind of dark, but it's also very moving and poignant story of being a young girl, and being unsure of yourself and the problem is she joins charlie manson's cult. it's a movele so. you can tell it's that kind of cult. it's a great history of being a young woman in the 60s so when you are sort of trying to figure out who you are and the world is

kinds of things it's great. >> is this a good ya read? >> it's a great ya read. >> young adult. sorry. [laughter] >> i was trying to beool. >> and the reason i think it would be a really good mother daughter book club read too, not a lot about the actual murders or any of that kind of stuff, but clearly that's a dark undertone of the book. really good book. >> the next one is lab girl. >> this is my pick for you. it reads like a novel about a young girl and at the beginning of this novel there is a line i have never said before, i love my slide rule. or something like that. some line like i forget what the line is. >> what does it mean? >> engineers back in the day used to use -- >> i don't know what that is. >> everybody gets points if you know what this is. >> it's a glazed over look. >> don't even ask me to define

you do angles. that's what you use when you couldn't google things. anyway, i have never said that line because you know i'm an english major, but it's a great ok and it has a love story and it's all about what she has to do to be a scientist in a world that is mostly men. >> it's really a good book. i loved it. i don't read a ton of nonfiction i try to work a few in that was my book this summer. >> real quick, barton. >> thinkansrobably loved the other book. it's a similar kind of story. but a girl wakes up from a coma, and her mom is sitting there and she is estranged to her mom, her mom starts to tell her stories and it helps heal her. great book. a series of short stories if you're on a plane trip this is the one. it's one for you. it's a gafaw book.

honk sound so refined. [laughter] >> short stories about what it means to be a housewife, a little murder, a little sex a lot of brunch. >> i love it. sounds good. barrowman books.com a new logo for your website. >> i have a new logo and new website. >> you're a new woman check you out you're in charge. you're on facebook good read and twitter. people can always get in touch with you on your website and is thery >> we're doing olympics he has his minions winter cap for his swimming cap. >> cute. >> that'sdorable. >> is he wearing socks? >> yes because you needed shoes on to run in the triathlon. he is running the triathlon with socks. [laughter] >> so cute. thanks carole. great to see you. >> thanks for having me. >> after the break this morning professional event planner shares his best tips to spice up

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style with david caruso. presented to you by marcus hotels and resorts. are you tired of the traditional picnic and parties? >> yes. >> same old stuff. today we have simple and affordable ideas to spice up your celebration. >> david caruso is an event designer and planner and he's a pro. he agreed to join us to help you with cheep and cheerful ideas. good to see you. you have the best stuff always. >> good to see you. welcome to what is sadly the end of summer, but entertaining in style. >> last gas. i love how you tapped the watermelon we'll get to that in a second. that is fantastic. it just looks cool. you do things on a very grand scale if people want that. you can alsoo things that are on the simpler side. >> with friends and family in the backyard to celebrate the last holiday for the summer with labor day. these are cheap and cheerful starting with fun lawn turf. as people walk up to your house

this so cool. star shape to cut out a cardboard template and simply spray paint on the yard, create a path up to your party or the front door whatever. so easy and fun i will eventual just wash away. >> that is so cool. >> i love it. >> that is fantastic. i love that what a great way to decorate. >> here's another cheap and cheerful detore idea. really fun candle here. hobby store or craft store, layer it up in different colors, put a votive candle in the and holla. >> is it safe? >> it is safe. >> another great idea i love this is all in one service. you can use these great jars mason jars a bandana and utensils and grab and go your food station you have a napkins, utensils and the drinks for these watermelons. >> i love that. everything is there the bandana

silver wear in there and your glass for your cocail. >> so smart. >> tell us about this watermelon. >> now this is the project of the summer. if you have this at your party, i'm telling you, the guests are going to just love it. >> yeah. >> this is a watermelon you find the perfectly shaped watermelon. add a little alcohol and it tastes even better. >> or a lot. [laughter] >> we've got this tapper right off of a website, very you tap your watermelon. >> no way. that's crazing. >> was it specific for did you type in watermelon tapper? >> you could use this again on a pumpkin for your fall harvest party. multipurpose here. >> that is so cool. >> that's a great idea. >> that's the greatest idea ever. >> it's so fun. the ks would love this. you could set this up as a bar where there is no alcohol in the watermelon for the kids and of course a little side bar for t adults too add a little

adult one. [laughter] >> question have to get to the food. the glorious food of summer. people are done with the -- chef shawn from the pfisterel, best in town, with creating signature piece e are hot dogs with a big twist. >> i think i want this one. >> that one you like is tuscan >> this one looks good you even grilled the bun. >> those are these briosche buns. >> this is raspberry chipotle ketchup. >> this one has the kchup. >> oh, yeah that one.

carrot cucumber cilantro on a grilled baguette. these are the best. >> tha is so good. >> my mom is going to be like i'm so glad they put the shotn tiffany an not you. h, my god this is so good. >> m >>his t is a twist on the traditional. look at what he did with the heirloom tomatoeses, the avocado slices and this is a balsamic oe t >> look at that balsamic calve year. caviar that's increasable. >> gb a go andite as you go healthy snack for your party. >> here's our last one. this is the dessert which anyone can do. really quick and easy dessert. cheesecake strawberries, a simple filling with cream cheese, sugar, whipped topping and almond extract. a fabulous summer treat.

for the hot dog. >> i'm going to take a taste of this. she's here to join us to talk about this sydney waisanen. >> sydney is here from marcus hotels and resorts really fun stuff going on. >> hi sydney. >> this food is fantastic. [laughter] >> it's amazing. >> it's fantastic. what do you guys have going on? >> we have lots of fun things. obviously the holidays are coming up. weddings are still being planned. great opportunities for anybody who is still looking to book >> uh-huh. that's right the four season isn't until january 2 so you're good to go for your weg for a while. wedding discounts people can get friday and saturday night discounts. >> we offer 10% on friday and sundays. and then on our hilton property we offer 15% on fridays and suays. >> so friys andunda s. military also get as discount. >> military we're also thankful for those that serve our

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welcome back to the morning blend. if are you thinking about a remodelling project or building a new home sometimes the best way to get ideas is to see them in person. the metropolitan builders association parade of home is a nationally recognized event that started in the 1940s. this year's visitors can check out 20 must see model homes made by some of most experienced builders in the area. joining us is kristine hillmer, the executive director of the mba and kristy talavera a season designer and david belman from bellman homes the 2016mba president. we're fully staffed here. great to see all of you guys. thank you so much for being here. >> let's talk about the mba parade of homes for this year. through september 5 people can check this out right? >>utel aol it's really an event that this

we're the original one in the country we're so proud to be able to showcase what our builders can do. >> it's super exciting. people can see it up close and in person. 20 brand-new homes people can see from 16 of southeastern wisconsin's top home builders right? >> we have our best builders showcasing their product, all sorts of really cool things you can see this year from smart homes to the latest plumbing projec, designs faucets flooring counter tops everything >> you can walk on those floors see those faucets work. let's talk about where these two subdivisionses are located. there is wire haven in menomonee falls and wind rush is the subdivisions located in the village right? those are the two areas people can visit these homes. >> absolutely. what is really nic when you get one ticket it will get you into both subdivisionses. start at one and you don't have to do them both in the same day.

take a look at the features and day you can go to the otherme site. >> i like what you mentioned about all of the new things technology, smart phones, but also interior and exterior designs. that's where you guys come in. >> yeah you can see the latest trends and all of the houses, some of the big things are painted cabinets are still in, the gray is really still popular. >> gray cabinets huh? >> gray cabinets, gray walls, gray gray everything. >> okay. >> what is really nice though they take the gray and that's really the start of the palette, but you pop in colors teal is a really cool color you are seeing in a lot of houses or oranges and we hads and pinks. you pop in that color. >> a lot of bright colors this year too. >> a lot of neat things with the flooring where it is the wider plank. a little more distressed look. christine can talk a little bit more about that. >> it is fun for people to see

look and start dreaming with the possibilities. >> a lot of thing there is is public. a -- there is brick. >> brick on walls and ceilings. >> that's fun to see that exposed looking brick idea. they range in size too quite a bit. these aren't all just big homes. they range in size from 1800 to up to almost 6,000 square feet. so a variety. >> it really is. there is three bedrooms all the way up. i think the biggest one i saw is five bedrooms. what is really nice this is one of the biggest remodeling events out there because most pele come i want to redo my kitchen or i wanted to redo my floor. what are the latest paint cors than come to the parade, see it in application say i want thisn my house and can take it back. >> the other thing that is popular expanding your living space like finishing the lower level. people are doing theatre rooms which is incredible. you talked about the smart home technology.

kids even shower heads that play music. >> that's cool. >> there is a ton of cool stuff. you get tosee the neat things. we did an interior play room so it has a tree fort inside the house which is really cool. >> i think we just saw a picture of that. that's so cute. >> and the smart phones are really cool you can use your phone and be connected with your house at all times. if you want could change the temperature. open t doors, can you turn the >> that is fantastic. it's a great way to get design ideas even if you're remodeling to get ideas. you can even talk to local builders. wonderful. all right so here's the information. there are special events and promotions that are held all throughout the event including a food drive, a two for one day, realtor days, chamber days and military appreciation days too. now through septeer 5 which is

information. as well as ane peek of all of the homes. great to see you guys. >> thank you for having us. appreciate it. now we're heading to tiff. some kids have already had their first day of school while otrs are saverring every moment of summer. here's lifestyle and trends expert justine with back to school essentials. of my favorite brands to bringme you my top back to school essentials. let's start with fashion. leisure trend. where better to go than foot locker. they have the latest styles in footwear, apparel and accessories from the leading athletic brand. those adidas pro model a mid-cut version of the classic shelled toe and three stripe style. i also love these nike wind runner jackets. you can check out the latest gear at foot locker.com or visit

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welcome back. when it it comes to paying for college there is a lot to learn. i know all of the experts seem to agree it's never too early to start saving and start planning. >> that is for sure. kara kaiser is the managing director of bmoar bank and here with how parents and grandparents can play is smart to plan f theor college education. it's a big ticke item. >> it is. right, but itoesn't have to be stressful. we can talk throu that. we can make it easier. >> and probably the important thing for people know is no matter what stage you are at in terms of wre your kids are ing to college start now there is always something you can do to improve the picture. >> that's right. there in your opinion, how early should parents start saving for

the last 30 years you can'tover start too early. if you can afford it the earlier the better. every little bit helps. especially at early as. so think about that young child, the amount of money you can save before they even hit first grade, with a modest rate of return on that money, that mon can almost double by the time they are ready to go to college. that is powerfu >> so what are you talking about here how do you get bang for your buck if you want to start saving especially for young couples with a newborn baby, money can be tight. >> uh-huh. >> instead of investing in a savings account or cd encourage parents to lk at 529 colge vings plan. you transfer i moneyo the account and like a 401(k),r an ira are built for retirement funding the 529 is built for college funding. you invest the funds probably a little bit more aggressively for

you reducehe risk as they get older, and then when that child is ready to go to college, all of the earnings all of that growth everything that money has earned you can take that out tax free, when you use that money for college expenses for education expenses. the other thing you use it on books or a compute tuition, books, room and board all of that fits into the bucket for education expenses. >> very often it is transferable right? if you have money invested maybe you haveore tha can use it for another. your one kid gets full ride scholarship, you don't have to pay for anything. >> y have flexibility. you ca change the beniciary. ybe you do get that unexpected scholarship you don't need all of that money. you can transfer to another child and use that for education expenses. >> okay that's good. grandparents too you mentioned in there. they can also do they invisit in invest inthe same one or open tn 529? >> absolutely. grandparents can take advantage

you can get a state income tax deduction if you use the wisconsin ed vest 529 account. parents and grandparents can both get the income detox. you get the deduction and a tax free withdrawal when you use it for those things. i have young kids got a lot of stuff around your house. toys everything else. this is the part where kids cover your ears right. grandparents, that next birthday instead of buying them a toy, maybe their future by opening or contributing to a 529 account. all of these benefits you can start to provide and invest in their future. >> they are going to think you are boring then, but will thank you later big time. >> isn't that true. >> one of the biggest questions in terms of allocation for parents they wonder should i be saving for college or be doing more to invest in my own retirement. >> a tug-of-war where do i put it? so what i usually tell people is

retirement, you're kind of out of luck. you're not going to have money drop out of the sky later on. your college student can borrow money. they can use their future income to pay that down over time. if you don't save for your retiou're not going to be able to brow it when you don't have any income. >> uh-huh. >> aouple things as i look at priorities. if you have an employer that has a retirement plan where they will match your funds a number one place. it's free money. so and really it's 1 thathe first place. >> to the max? >> to the max of what they will h. 100%. >> okay. >> secdly i ask families to take a look at if they have debt, particularly on credit cards those interest rates can right?th of in the double-digits so work toward paying that down because you can borrow with the home equity loan or student loans at a much lower rate of interest. you have heard me say this before wn i have been on your show in the past i'm very

a financial plan. that's what is going to give people confidence and clarity about their financial future. advisor will get to know you, your family, what is important to you. you can make sure the funds you have got are allocated properly so you have enough in retirement and then you know at what level you will be able to support your children with education expenses. >> i think it's important to work with somebody that knows a little more. what advice do you have starting school this fall? >> two pies of advice. first for parents it's important to realize when your young adult turns age 18 even though you're the parent you can no longer make medal or financial decisions for them. that's a big change from what has happened their whole life. it's important to just plan ahead for that. let's use an example. your child is at hom or off to school, they get sick or injured a parent is not going to be able to call and get information from that doctor or that hospital,

make those decisions on their own, not going to be able to makehem for you. it's a daunting thought when you think about it. >> get your legal documents in der. >> get your legal documents in place. absolutely. in that case it would be a healthcare power of attorney. a local attorney could set that up or talk with your healthcare provider about options. >> here's where you can learn more and make sure you're in the safe, bmo private bank.com/u.s. for morormaenfon or to meet with an advisor and get yourself set up. here. great information. still ahead on the show today why some say custard is even better than ice cream. up next the summer has been a train on the strength of -- strain on the strength of our city.

every year catholic charities help over 36,000 people through their diverse range of programs and now they are running a special campaign to share some of the many success stories. it's called your story mke. the main goal is to help families of all faiths in southeastern wisconsin become empowered to reach their full potential. i'm sheer with sarah chidester, jessica st. martin-trejo, and david belman from catholic jessica bell from catholic charities of milwaukee.

>> in light of erything in the news that is negative to share some positive stories that are going on with our neibors next door is so important. that's what you guys are setting out to do right? >> exactly. >> talk a little bit about how many people receive assistance from catholic charities we kind eofav big number there. what exactly are they receiving and why is that so important? >> sure. well we really offer a range of programs and services at catholic charities. we have nine programs and services ranging from in home suppfo pregnant or have a young child at home all the way to the adult day center. so last year in 2015, we reached 36,000 people through all of those differt programs and services. >> i mean the numbers speak for themselves. it's a huge number. i think a lot of people when they think of catholic charities they think do you have to be catholic to receive this service? >> that is a misconception people have. we serve people of all different faiths and backgrounds through our programs. >> is the goal to continue

to do these things on their own? >> yeah so the campaign really has two goals one is just to raise awareness about the services we do provide and the other is to raise funds so we can continue to provide services for those in need. >> i love the idea of sharing these positive stories. let's do some of that. let's talk first a little bit about jasmine and jeremiah. >> jasmine and jeremiah. i have been working with jasmine since she was first pregnant. so, i helped her through getting to doctors about pregnancy, the stress that came with it. you know making sure that she knew how to be the best mom she could be and then, ming sure that we knew how to get her involved in different community resources. so making sure she had a pack and play and a safe place for him to sleep and making sure she knew all about important stuff about parenting. >> does she have a similar story to other people who come to you

where to go or what to do. >> most of our clients come not knowing what to do. it's an unplanned pregnancy and they are nervous and scared and just trying to figure out all of the resources and how do you get to the doctor and what does my child need all of that. so, yeah, that's most of our clients. >> i think that's so important. you're a case worker you work with a lot of different people. how many people do you usually end up working with. >> at a time usually about 250. >> that's a lot >> that's a lot of people how involved do you get. i would think it would be hard not to get super involved emotionally. >> you see them through some of their best times and also their worst times. we try not to take it home at night, but you get involved and you go to their home, but also you get to see all of their success and you get to see the child's success. and how excited they are when they can share my child started walking or, you know it's their first birthday i walk in the

it's kind of exciting. >> another woman you worked with? >> she is part of the refugee resettlement program. she and her husband are refugees they have six children. catholic charities was able to help them settle here in the united states and they are moved. >> that's a huge thing. how about claudia? >> claudia she is a part of she participated in the legal services for immigrants program. >> reach so many different areas of peoples lives and the needs they have, and then showcasing these stories, like raul and ople onee facebook page that's whereou have the story, will they read in full many of these stories? >> yes they'll be able torate biographies and different information. also they can go to ccmc .org or you can go to our facebook page.

>> so the end of every story once they read about someone there is a link to generosity.com where people can donate. >> that's where they can donate yes. >> where do the funds go? >> the funds will go directly to catholic charities of milwaukee so we can continue doing the work we do every day. >> it's that full circle. being able to see the faces of the people you're helping. read their story know exactly what these funds go to and being able to give to that and help be part of making a change in our community is really a great re part in. >> that's great. here's the information so people can learn more about hash tag your story mke. generosity.com will be the link where you can donate and learn more about catholic charities by going to ccmke .org, to learn more. thanks so much for being here ladies. >> thank you for having us. >> great work you are doing appreciate it. >> frozen custard verses ice cream. we're going to tell you about

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viewer charles sent us this fun photo of puppy buddy. charles says he love when is the sun roof is open in the car. looks like he is ready to pounce, but just enjoying the ride. >> i get so nervous when i see dogs out windows. like they are going to catch a draft and get thrown back. it make mess so nervous. >>i love seeing their ears flapping in the wind. >> and their tongues. >> that is great thanks for sending it to us. >> i think a lot of people in wisconsin are by bias when i to their love for custard. we love it all year-round. >> here's marsha henderson with some of the differences that make them unique. >> the dog days of summer are the perfect time to cool down with a frozen delight. he is the chief chef for culver's restaurant. he explains the main difference between custard and frozen ice cream. we slow churn it throughout the day to ensure our guests are

custard possible. >> custard is a little richer than ice cream because it has egg yolk added into it. >> anne is wisconsin as agriculture ambassador known as alice in dairyland. she says the dairy found in custard is different. >> it's incredibly important to use fresh dairy products for custard. culvers sources a lot of its dairy products from wisconsin. >> and thanks to science, frozen custard won't freeze your taste buds. >> ice cream is served at gr frozen cuss custard is 18 degre. it allows your senses to enjoy the flavors and aromas far more than regular ice cream. >> go to culver's.com for more information on frozen custard. good for you. >> stay tuned to find out what

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