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.
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 Kids | What to See & Do + Places to...
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 Kids | What to See and Do
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...
Visiting Decorah, Iowa with Kids | What to See & Do
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...
Charleston, SC is a Must Visit | What to See & Do + Nearby...
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...
Nashville | What to See & Do (With & Without Kids)
Earlier this spring, my husband had a work conference in Nashville and I had the opportunity to tag along. Nashville is a super easy flight (with nonstop options) from Madison - and is actually...
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...
Family-Friendly Travel Destinations from Madison, WI
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...
We Love our Elf on the Shelf | 40 Creative (but easy) Ideas for...
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...
Visiting Lake Geneva, WI with Kids | What to See & Do
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...
2 Easy & Delicious Fall Recipes | Only 3 Ingredients Each
It's FALL. The season of all things pumpkin and apple. If you are anything like me you love to take it all in! We all know that winter lies ahead of us, so until...
A Letter to My Baby As She Starts Kindergarten
Dear Sweet Baby Girl,
Okay, so maybe you aren't quite a baby any more. Every time I blink - you get bigger. And every time I pause for a moment, you are using bigger words...
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