I celebrated a birthday earlier this month, and as someone who LOVES free stuff, you best believe I took advantage of the many birthday offers available in our area.
I’m all for a good deal and many of my favorite businesses in Madison offer birthday coupons and freebies. You usually have to register for their rewards program or sign up for an e-newsletter in order to receive them.
Here is a list of some of the best birthday deals around. You’re welcome. 😉
My child turned 4 years old just a few short months ago, yet we’ve already gone through 4 daycare transitions. And no, we haven’t moved. I’ve lived at the same residence with my husband for the past 13 years.
Searching for affordable and reliable childcare in the area is a challenge many of us face as new parents. I mean, how do you find someone you can trust with your most precious child? A stranger at that.
Continue reading “The Daycare Dilemma: How We Wound Up In 4 Different Care Centers in 4 Years”A few weeks ago, my husband and I celebrated our 7th wedding anniversary. We dropped the kiddo off with his grandparents up north and then hit the road to Door County. The two of us spent Saturday and Sunday in Door County and went back to his folks house Sunday night.
Both my husband and I took the day off on Monday, our official anniversary. We planned to spend that day with our son. Since it was such a beautiful day, we decided to hit Bay Beach Amusement Park in Green Bay on our way home.
Continue reading “Why You Should Take the Family to Bay Beach”Looking for a laugh this morning? Have one at my expense!
Find out how I wound up shirtless in Vilas Park in my monthly contribution to Madison Moms Blog.
It’s hard out there for a mommy blogger.
I feel like everywhere I look, I see these highly styled, polished and professional photos that make it look like moms everywhere are absolutely crushing it. And I’m over here like “how in the world…?”
Social media paints an unrealistic picture of what life as a mom is really like, in my opinion. Just like print media, TV and movies, it creates incredibly high standards that we think we need to meet in order to look like we’ve got it together.
Continue reading “The Reality of #MomLife”We’ve been playing a lot of board games in our house these days…I’m a big fan because they give me something tangible to play with my preschooler.
Read more about our current favorites in my latest contribution to Madison Moms Blog.
I’m always on the lookout for more though! Feel free to share your favs in the comments as well.
I’ve never been a fan of road trips. At least I don’t think I have. In my mind, I make up stories about how crazy long and boring the drive will be. Envisioning the sheer horror of a road trip until I convince myself that flying is for sure the better option, regardless of price. Continue reading “Road Trip! Your Madison to Nashville Travel Guide”
Date night feeling a little stale?
Check out these unique ideas for both indoor and outdoor date nights in Madison in my monthly post for Madison Moms Blog.
Any new ideas to add to the list?
We are always looking for ways to keep our (rare) date nights fresh!
I never thought I would say this, because I’m not 80…but I LOVE Bingo!
The classic game is having a moment here in Madison. And I’ve been partaking in those moments on a regular basis.
There are several places to play Bingo in the area. Along with many different ways to play. And prizes to be won.
I love winning stuff even more than I love Bingo.
Here are my three favorite places to play this old standard that has suddenly become cool again. And what you need to know before you go: Continue reading “Bingo! Three Places to Play this Old School Classic”
Unfortunately, my child has already been exposed to death several times in his young life. I have no idea how to talk to a child about death. But that hasn’t stopped me from trying. Read more about my experience with this heavy topic in my monthly post for Madison Moms Blog.
