Alisa Sleep
Alisa was born and raised in Iowa before attending Arizona State University. She then lived in Chicago, Georgia and Florida before settling in Madison. From her nomadic lifestyle grew a love for the beach, as well as a fondness for spicy food, sushi, white wine, southern charm, Diamondbacks baseball and idyllic ocean sunsets. Alisa and her husband, Joe, are parents to Ava Mae (August 2012) and twins, Nora & Jacob (March 2014). Alisa is a work-from-home mompreneur with a passion for business, fashion, fitness, community and all things mom. When she’s not enjoying time at home with her family, you can find her sweating it out on the tennis court, training for the next big race, pinning her heart out on Pinterest and exploring Madison with her little ones (and sweet Boston Terrier, Peaches) in tow.
GO, SEE, EXPLORE: GIBRALTAR ROCK STATE NATURAL AREA
One of my favorite things about 2020 was that it prompted my family to look for more outdoor activities, hikes and adventures. One of our very first hikes was at Gibraltar Rock State Natural...
MY TOP 20 BOOKS THAT I READ LAST YEAR
In 2023, I read 39 books. My 2024 reading goal is 40 – and I’ve already got a great queue waiting for me!
In 2023 I read 14,394 pages and my longest book was Demon...
40 SIMPLE & UNIQUE ELF ON THE SHELF IDEAS
The Elf on the Shelf -- parents either love 'em or hate 'em. I happen to love him! Last year was the first year that we welcomed an elf (lovingly named 'Madison') to our...
10 TIPS FOR YOUR NEXT DISNEY CRUISE
Earlier this year, my family and I embarked on a Disney Cruise. Before we even left, I had a lot of friends asking me to let them know how it was. And since returning...
LAND OF NATURA IS A MUST-VISIT THIS SUMMER
The Natural Theme Park & Water Park in the Wisconsin Dells...
(Wisconsin Dells, WI): Land of Natura is an inflatable water park on the world’s largest naturally filtered man-made lake. Situated on 150-acres of pristine...
WEEKEND GETAWAY: LAKE GENEVA, WI
Lake Geneva is one of the best Wisconsin towns for a weekend getaway (or a day trip!). It's located just over an hour to the southeast of Madison, WI (depending on what part of...
OUR FAVORITE FAMILY-FRIENDLY ROADTRIPS FROM THE MADISON AREA
Got a travel bug? With spring break and summer travels coming up - we wanted to offer you some great travel options... whether you are looking to spend a week away or just a...
My 24 Favorite Books that I read in 2022
I love to read. Finding time to read is another story (pun intended) but as my kids have gotten a little older - I prioritize reading and find the time. Whether it's for an...
VISITING DESTIN, FL WITH YOUR FAMILY
Destin, Florida is one of my family's favorite places to vacation each year. Located in Florida's panhandle - Destin is known for their white sand beaches and gorgeous emerald-hued waters. The beaches are hands...
VISITING SCOTTSDALE, AZ WITH YOUR FAMILY
Scottsdale, Arizona is a favorite travel destination for our family. Not only did I live there for 9 years -- but we travel there each spring to visit grandparents. And I often get down...
WEEKEND GETAWAY: DECORAH, IA
This past summer, my family and I took a weekend getaway to Decorah, Iowa with some friends. I was blown away by the charm of this sleepy little town (in northeast Iowa) near the...
WHAT TO DO & SEE IN CHARLESTON, SC
It's official. Charleston is now one of my very favorite cities in the US! It's full of charm, culture and rich in history. It's a haven for foodies & is as beautiful as can...