by Betsy Stern | Feb 7, 2023 | uncategorized
February is a month that’s technically short but feels L.O.N.G. There’s something about knowing we’re at the end of winter that makes the final push feel like it lasts a decade. The good news is…Temperatures are warming up this week (yay 40s!) as we inch our way...
by Betsy Stern | Feb 7, 2023 | uncategorized
We all know holidays are full of sweets, and Valentine’s Day is definitely no exception. Whether your kids trade valentine’s goodies at school or you surprise them with an after school chocolate heart, there is candy ALL around us on V-Day. While giving “gifts” on...
by Betsy Stern | Feb 7, 2023 | uncategorized
It may only be early February, but temperatures are above freezing here in Madison, which means lots and lots of melting snow and ice. While Wisconsinites know winter will likely be back (several times) before spring officially arrives, keeping ice safety top of mind...
by Betsy Stern | Jan 3, 2023 | uncategorized
Happy New Year, SwimWest families! It’s already off to a good start for those of us that were happy to see the snow piles melt over the weekend – and that’s not to mention the amazing Packers win yesterday. Welcome, welcome, welcome 2023! As we all march into...
by Betsy Stern | Jan 3, 2023 | uncategorized
A few years ago, my family made the decision to join a summer pool. It’s not flashy or fancy, but it has something that hooked us every year since: a diving board. My son was fairly young when we first joined, but he fell in love with diving. Well, to be clear, first...
