Jill
Jill is a born and raised Wisconsinite. She grew up just outside of Madison before heading to northern Michigan for college. Afterwards, she returned to Madison where she married her high school sweetheart, Micah, and earned her PhD in Educational Psychology. Micah and Jill live just outside of Madison with their two children, Levi (5 years old), and Alice (3 years old), and they all love sports and being outside. When Jill isn't enjoying the local Madison parks and activities with her family, she loves to play board games, and relax at home with family and friends. Jill is a busy mom, an active member in her church, and enjoys her job as an Associate Professor of Psychology for a small liberal arts college.
The Whisper of Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer is often referred to as the cancer that whispers. This is because its symptoms are often quiet and go unnoticed, which results in 70% of cases being discovered in the later stages...
Forget it! How I Distribute the Job of Remembering
Growing up I always remember my mom was the one who knew were everything was and where everyone needed to be. She was the schedule keeper, the thing finder, and the party planner. Now,...
Our Favorite Pancake Recipe
My husband and I are not gourmet chefs. I do most of the cooking out of necessity, but it is not something that either of us enjoy. We do both enjoy breakfast, however, and...
Jumping In
With the summer months right around the corner, the chance for days in the pool or at the beach increase. I love spending time at the lake swimming with my kids, but there is...
Learning to Love the Grey
Wrinkle creams, eye masks, hair dye… there are so many products out there to make you look younger as your body changes with age. As I move into my later thirties, more of my...
Too Young for the Game? Kid in Organized Sports
I grew up playing sports and loving them. I tried most sports in one way or another, but became more serious in high school with one sport that I continued into college. My husband...
Learning to Say No
There are always so many things going on… at work, at home, with friends. There are so many things to get done and not enough time or energy to do everything. I have struggled...
Value for All
The Cosby trial, Weinstein, the Kavanaugh senate hearings, the #MeToo movement…. How did we get here? It seems like every day another horrible story hits the news, and it hurts my heart every time,...
Now What Do I Do With All This Stuff?
Who knew that these little babies could come with so much stuff!?! Ok, so all parents seem to know this. Now that we’re done having babies, I need to find a way to get...
An Ode to My Parents: A Journey Through Childhood Cancer
I was a healthy, active child. I loved to swim and play cards and compete in just about anything. In fact, I joined multiple swim teams one summer, which is why I was so...
When Traveling Goes Wrong
My husband and I were never super into traveling, but we love to go visit family and attend important events with families and friends. When we had kids, we weren’t going to let that...
Summer “School”
The warm weather is finally here! I’m so excited to get outside with my kids and enjoy the weather. My job allows me to stay at home a few days a week in the...