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... by Betsy Stern | Jan 3, 2023 | uncategorized
Imagine packing up your kids for a day at the pool. You’ve brought suits, sunscreen, goggles, towels and even a magazine or two to scroll while your kiddos splash away. Just as you get settled onto your beach chair and your kids are about to hop into the cool water….... by Betsy Stern | Jan 3, 2023 | uncategorized
Happy New Year, SwimWest families! We start another year so thankful for our time with your kids, and your support of our mission to keep kids safe in and around the water. This year, as you make your own resolutions (or not! No judgment here!), we hope you find the... by Betsy Stern | Dec 18, 2022 | uncategorized
As the days get colder and darker, many of us Wisconsinites start dreaming of leaving the state and heading to sunshine. From trips to Disney to roadtrips to see grandparents, we all seem to be looking for a reason to get the heck out and leave the brutal cold behind.... by Betsy Stern | Dec 18, 2022 | uncategorized
I don’t know about you, but the past few weeks it feels like my family has been trying to dodge sickness everywhere we go. Coughing. Sneezing. Runny noses. Sore throats. Fevers. From their friends to their teachers to their teammates and coaches, we have been hearing... by Betsy Stern | Dec 6, 2022 | uncategorized
I love the holiday season. From the elaborate meals to the seasonal decor to Chestnut Praline Lattes at Starbucks, I am a sucker for ALL things holiday-themed. My car is set to 24/7 holiday music, and my tree is up the weekend after Thanksgiving. I love driving around... by Betsy Stern | Dec 6, 2022 | uncategorized
It’s the season of joy and giving, and nothing brings me more happiness than showering those I love with gifts I think they’ll enjoy. In fact, shopping for the perfect gift in a little shop playing Christmas songs, or wrapping a special item in festive paper is one of... by Betsy Stern | Nov 8, 2022 | uncategorized
As we head into this season of giving, celebration, family and SO MUCH FOOD, it’s always so nice to stop and breathe for a minute. You know, between all those basketball practices, swim lessons, holiday shopping trips and get togethers with friends and family. Let’s... by Betsy Stern | Nov 8, 2022 | uncategorized
World Kindness Day is coming up on November 13th, 2022, and if you aren’t familiar with the “holiday”, we’re here to share the background, mission and ideas you can do in your own life to make a difference this year. World Kindness Day began almost 25 years ago to...