Alicia Lundal
Alicia is a born and raised Hoosier living in Badger country since 2003. She and her hubby of 20+ years, Dave, love raising their kids in the Midwest and in a college town. Alicia is the mother of a beautiful daughter, Haley, who lives and works in Madison (Mom is hardly jealous at all of her super chic apartment), and two teen age sons: Roark (a college student athlete) and high school student Cooper (who's down to being the sole kiddo living at home with what his siblings call his "elderly roommates" -- IE: Mom and Dad).
Alicia likes walking their cockapoo, Laila, reading, being involved with various volunteer activities, and treasures any time her family of 5 can be together. Being a full time wife/mama, along with part time lots o' other things, provides an always entertaining, always interesting, (sometimes stressful) adventure.
Mamas, Let’s Play Nice
As a mom of 3 and a wife for over two decades I waffle on what’s the harder role: spouse or parent. The answer? Depends on the day. Neither commitment is for the faint...
I Miss My Mom
My husband and I thought we wanted to raise independent children. I blame him for putting that idea out into the universe.
I’m conflicted to report -- I think we did.
And, just like my...
Get your Hygge on For Spring
Hygge. Heard of it? Wondering what it is? Know how to pronounce it?
It’s trending all over Facebook & Twitter, springing up as a topic in books & blogs, and as of December 2018 people...
The Give-Back Birthday Party
Birthday parties are so fun!
When I had my first child I could not wait to plan her sweet little 1st birthday party. And, no one could tell me that she wouldn’t remember the perfect...
Back to the Basics–Soup on the Stove!
I am a slow cooker girl. I love throwing ingredients in that magical pot and having it percolate all day, making the house smell yummy, and voila! -- dinner is ready.
And, I am now...
Birth Order Blues (and Bonuses)
Having three children (1 girl, 2 boys) has taught me quite a bit along this 20 year parenting journey. The difference between our first born (girl) and our next one 21 months later (boy)...
What’s After High School For Your Child?
Disclaimer: Look out! I am on my soap box with this blog.
Here’s my little PSA reminding parents to be sensitive to other mamas and papas.
Each of my kids have gifts and areas where they...
Do You Hear What I Hear?
Times they are a-changin’ in my life: College-age daughter has her own apartment, oldest son is graduating from high school next month, and the youngest is taking driver's education.
The other day I was thinking...
To the Families of Summer
Melting snow and glimpses of warmer weather -- hooray! -- especially for young parents starting to think about summer (I mean, living in cold, cold weather – we gotta have something to look forward...
The ABCs of Raising Teens
Musings and encouragement (some humorous, some painfully true) from a mom who has survived 3 teenagers simultaneously the past 3 years (and hoping I didn’t totally screw them up -- fingers crossed!)
A is for...
It’s Happening… I’m ‘that’ Lady
It’s happening. I didn’t’ want it to happen. And, I never thought it would.
I am turning into “that lady” at the grocery store or local Target who sees a mom (younger than me) with...