Alicia
Alicia was born and raised in Racine, Wisconsin and moved to Madison in 1996 to attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she received her degree in Communication Arts with an emphasis in radio, television and film. She’s been working on campus in some capacity ever since and currently manages career and leadership development initiatives in the School of Human Ecology. Alicia married her husband Eric in 2012 and became a mom to her sweet and funny son Ellis in 2015. When she’s not playing with or reading to Ellis, she likes to read, watch TV, and might be caught playing bingo at the VFW. She also runs her own lifestyle blog (madtownmomma.com) and catches for her softball team through Madison Schools & Community Recreation every summer.
We Need to Talk
A few months ago, I attended a small regional conference here in Madison for the first time, and was not at all surprised to find I was one of very few people of color...
So You Want To Go Back To School…How Four Local Moms Did It
There is a lot of uncertainty related to the job market right now in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, unemployment rates are at historic highs, since many people have been laid off or...
I’ll Say It: Halloween is Just So EXTRA
I’m just going to go ahead and say it. I’ve never been a big fan of Halloween.
I honestly just don’t get it. Whose idea was it to dress up in costumes and parade around...
How I Wound Up Shirtless in the Park
Last month my husband and I took the kiddo to Kids Day at the Zoo at Vilas Zoo here in Madison.
It was the first warm Saturday we had this year. Sunny skies, with a...
Here’s Why We Might Be One and Done
My son is almost 2 years old, so as you can imagine, we've been asked a fair number of times if we are planning to have any more kids. Some people pose it as...
5 Board Games You Can Play With Your Preschooler
Like most parents, I am often asked the sweet and simple question "Will you play with me?" by my preschooler.
He absolutely loves to play. And as an only child, we are his only options...
Talking to a Child about Death
My son is 3 ½ years old and has already had three experiences with death.
I have no idea how to talk about death and dying with a child. However, that doesn’t mean I shouldn’t...
Is Tidying Up with the KonMari Method Really Life Changing?
Tidying Up with Marie Kondo is all the rage on social media right now. This is not surprising because just a few years ago her book, The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up, was...
The Closest I’ll Ever Get To Being A Pinterest Mom
I love Pinterest. Who doesn’t? It’s a great way to pass the time when you are sitting in the doctor’s office or bored at work home. You can find inspiration and new ideas for...
I’m Not As Cool As I Used To Be
I have recently come to realize, that I’m just not as cool as I used to be.
Back in the day, I was always clued in to hip new restaurant openings, concerts and events happening...
Our Favorite Books to Read Together
Books have always been a big part of my life and reading is one of my favorite pastimes. That is why I was so excited when I realized just how much my child loves...
How the 3-Day Potty Training Method Worked for Us
Our son turns 3 in June, so we decided to try potty training a couple of weeks ago to get him ready to transition into the three-year-old classroom at his preschool. Roughly half of...