Confident Swimmers make for Confident Kids

Confident Swimmers make for Confident Kids

I grew up with two older brothers. Being the youngest has definite advantages (my brothers *might* have called me spoiled a time or two) but it also comes with its own unique challenges. I was never going to compete with them physically or outwit them or read harder...
Super Simple Halloween Watercolor Painting

Super Simple Halloween Watercolor Painting

My kids love to craft, and there’s just something special about Halloween that makes crafting feel extra fun! From painted pumpkins to creepy skeletons, there are so many ways to decorate and craft for Halloween (my kids are ALL about the creepy crafts!).  The thing...
Celebrate the Coaches in Your Child’s Life

Celebrate the Coaches in Your Child’s Life

Fall is soccer season for our family, and in the past week we’ve gone to five games. Five! It’s busy and hectic and so.much.fun. (most of the time) but it is a huge time commitment for families, kids, and especially coaches.  My daughter’s two coaches are parent...
Fall Activities for your Entire Family!

Fall Activities for your Entire Family!

The cooler weather is (slowly) rolling into our slice of Wisconsin, and skeletons and pumpkins are making their appearance in yards all over town. Fall is here! Madison hosts a ton of fall-themed activities and is home to more than its fair share of seasonal farms,...

25 Random Acts of Kindness

October is already one of my favorite months of the year (crisp apples, brightly colored leaves, fresh, cool air…what could be better?!) but it is also host to “Random Acts of Kindness” day. Technically this day is celebrated on October 5th, but I truly believe...
Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day

Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day

Next week is “Kids take over the kitchen day”, which may or may not be a day to celebrate if your kids are as messy as mine. Just kidding! Getting into the kitchen is a great way to let your kids showcase their independence and creativity…even if it...
Simplifying your School Year Mornings

Simplifying your School Year Mornings

We are all getting used to a brand-new school year, and after the craziness of the last school year, it’s hard to remember what “normal” even looks like. While the pandemic isn’t over, kids are in school in person this year and I’m already bracing myself for chaotic...