Elisa
A Love Affair with a Girl’s Hair
We are a family of women. All five of us. The only "man" in the house is our dog Augie. When we found out we were pregnant the first time, we did not find...
Hello Delicious! My Adventures With a Home Delivery Service
I am sure that you have seen the ads on various medias- for only "x" amount of dollars you can have a fresh meal delivered to your doorstep! We have been intrigued by this...
It’s OK to Play – Enjoying Life as an Adult
We recently went to see "Finding Neverland" at the Overture Center, and not only was it amazing, but it really hit home the idea of lost childhood. It made me think of how we...
Snow Days – 10 Ways to Be Prepared
Welcome to Wisconsin winter! As parents we are used to an occasional snow day throughout the winter season. A nice break from it all for some. This past and current week might be putting...
Bird Box – do you dare watch?!
Unless you have been living in a social media bubble, I am sure that you have heard or seen some kind of reference to the new Netflix original movie, Bird Box. Whether it has...
A Bucky Hunting We Will Go…
If you lived in the Madison area and have children, you more than likely got swept up in the Bucky hunting craze throughout the surrounding area. It was hard to avoid them, as they...
Finding Yourself – A Healthier You
As parents we have all been there, and can relate to one simple question: "What did I do before kids?" We can joke about it, complain about it, but the reality is that there...
Getting Outside – Don’t Be Scared Away from Camping
Camping. It has a glamorous appeal to some, and to others it scares the heck out of them. This post hopefully will encourage you to give it a try - for there are many...
Backpacks, and Pencils, and Notebooks – Oh My!
It is officially August. Officially the time when summer activities start to wind down, and people look ahead to another academic year. It is a time of transitions for those who have children. It...
You Moved the Chargers? (And other life changes)
We recently bought some furniture. We were excited to bring it home, set it up, move things around, and then we suddenly stopped. Our eldest wasn't home that evening- she was at a sleepover....
Critical Life Skills for Any Parent
There are a few critical things, that all parents should teach their kids early on. You probably can already name a few - Riding a bike. Swimming. Getting dressed. But two of the most...
Love is in the Air – A Fun Valentine’s Day Craft
My twins recently brought home some coffee filters that they had painted at their daycare. I found the colors beautiful the way the paint bled together. I couldn't bear to throw them out. But...