Focus on Energy – Free Home Kit Once a Year for Wisconsin Homeowners!
Did you know that you can get a FREE Home Energy-Saving Kit once a year for Wisconsin homeowners? WE Energies and the like have partnered up with Focus on Energy to provide customers with one of three energy saving kits. Get a FREE pack of energy-saving products and discover the benefits firsthand. With essentials like LED lightbulbs…
Are Warehouse Clubs Worth the Membership Price? Discounted Sam’s Club and Costco Memberships Here!
Affiliate links below. Over the years, I’ve been gifted warehouse club memberships or bought them on my own. A lot of people wonder if warehouse club memberships are worth the price. Let’s break it down with two of the clubs in Wisconsin: Sam’s Club and Costco. On the one hand, I’m a west-sider, which makes…
Have You Ever Been to a Cat Cafe’? Wisconsin Has Several You Can Visit.
Some years ago, I read a book about a cat cafe in the UK and thought it was a great idea. Then I discovered that cat cafes are actually a thing and that you can find them here in the United States. Did you know that there are currently seven Cat Cafes in Wisconsin? Let’s…
Food For All: Brown County Resource Fair April 7, 2026
It was announced last week that Ruby’s Pantry, which operated in four states including Wisconsin, was ending operations after nearly 20 years. It was a great resource for those looking to stretch their budget. Add that to the cut in SNAP benefits for many leaves many with food insecurity in need of resources. And thanks…
Welcome Local 5 Live Viewers!
Good day to you! Thank you for taking the time to visit Wisconsin Consumer after seeing me on Local 5 Live this morning. If you liked what you saw and are curious about what we talked about, you’ve come to the right place. First off, most of us know that Social Media can be great,…
Get FREE Admission to More Than 100 Museums with one Paid Membership. Here’s the Details
Did you know that if you purchase a membership to your local museum, it could open the doors to museums across the country for FREE? Let me show you an example. It’s called a reciprocal membership, and there are many museums in Wisconsin included! Brown County’s Neville Public Museum offers a Friends membership program that…
Streaming Movies and TV for Free (or Almost Free) Here’s How
Netflix just announced a price increase, and when one streaming platform does it, it seems the others aren’t too far behind. I’ve rounded up some alternative ways to stream content for Free (or a few bucks a month). Hoopla Many libraries in Wisconsin offer the Hoopla app. It offers free service to library card holders…
Are You an Average Grocery Shopper? Streamline Your Trip with These Tips!
The average grocery shopper in the United States averages around 100 trips a year. That’s twice a week. And another study said that many people go shopping without a list, and when that happens, shoppers spend approximately 30% more for each trip. Obviously, that can add up. But I’ve got some tips and tricks for…
FREE! 1847 Oregon Trail Sourdough Starter
Remember during Covid when everyone decided to learn how to bake bread and making sourdough became a pastime of sorts? Do you remember the Oregon Trail stories from school? How would you like some sourdough starter that dates back almost 175 years? All it costs is a SASE (self-addressed, stamped envelope.) In the mid 1800’s…
Appleton – Trout Museum of Art – FREE Admission for 2026!
Art is for everyone, and thanks to The Boldt Company, admission to the Trout Museum of Art is FREE through December 2026. That’s a Bargain Sleuth-approved price! Explore the galleries, enjoy a beverage in the Drinkery, and stay as long as you’d like. You know, most museums charge $10 – $15 for admission, so this…
Get a Wisconsin State Parks Day Pass at Your Local Library
The Wisconsin DNR, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, and libraries across the state are making it easier to visit state parks, forests, and recreation spots. The program lets participating library card holders check out a day pass for state parks and forests. Also available at some location is an informational kit of state park system…
National Arbor Day Foundation – Get 10 Trees with $20 Donation!
I distinctly remember celebrating Arbor Day at school and bringing home a little 12-inch pine tree. My dad dutifully planted it in the yard, and it grew for a few years. There was also a bigger tree near it that must have come from one of my older brothers and sisters. Now, you, too, can…
Which Grocery Store is the Cheapest? An Investigation – Part 1
When it comes to groceries (food only, not toiletries or household products), many people have their idea of what grocery store is cheapest. With rising prices due to inflation, people are really looking closer at where they shop and what they buy because of a shrinking budget. Well, I’m here to help! I compiled lists…
Green Bay Area: Save up to 30% at Lion’s Mouth Bookstore, Rock ‘n Roll Land and More! Here’s How
Do you still listen to the radio? I’ll admit that I do. I toggle between the area’s oldies stations on my way to and from work five days a week. I recently found out about a local deal site run by WGBW, who has their station headquarters in downtown Green Bay. The site is called…