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.
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...
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...
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...
15 Summer Books to Read in 2021
There is nothing I love more than a good beach read (even if I'm not actually on the beach!). I've made a concerted effort to read more in this past year -- after my...
Winter Bucket List in 2021 | Madison, WI
This winter has been different -- with largely relying on outdoor activities to stay busy (and the absence of sporting events, playdates, and large gatherings or events to keep us occupied during these cold...
What to Watch on TV this Winter | My 15 Favorites + Recommendations from...
The kids are finally asleep and now you have time to yourself. If you are anything like me, you eventually turn on the tv and start scrolling. But so often, I never stop scrolling...
My 10 Favorite Books that I’ve Read Recently + Top Recommendations from Local Moms
We asked our readers to share with us their favorite book(s) from the last year and they gave us some really great suggestions and recommendations! I love to read - but I never seem...
No Shame in my Christmas Tree Game
As soon as Halloween is over, I get the itch to start decking my halls and walls. The holiday music comes on (who am I kidding - it's 2020, we've been playing N'SYNC, Michael...
20 Holiday Traditions for Kids
Do you remember that magical feeling that you got as a child? That feeling that overtook you at the mere mention of Christmas? The anticipation of all the fun leading up to the big...
15 Things You Learn After You Give Birth to Twins
My life forever changed the day that I learned my husband and I were expecting twins. It was not part of our plan and turned our worlds upside down for a brief moment while...