Lyndsey Battaglia
Lyndsey was born and raised in New Orleans which instilled a deep passion for architecture, history, and FOOD. She and her husband James are proud graduates of UW-Madison. Go Badgers! They live in the Madison area with their 3 active children. Lyndsey is a freelance writer and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. When not working, she can be found running her kids around to swimming, ballet, basketball, and skiing. They all love new adventures, travel, cooking, being outdoors, reading, biking, and trying to keep up with their new puppy.
Go, See, Explore: Dubuque, Iowa
Our excursions lately have involved car rides- long or short. It’s made for some amusing conversations and interesting landscapes. Overall it’s been a ton of fun, especially when you subtract out the frequent potty...
GO, SEE, EXPLORE: SAUK CITY RIVERFRONT PARK
We are a low key cycling family who biked prior to the pandemic and we love to check out new trails. Over the years we’ve transitioned from bike carriers to weehoos to bike trailers...
FAMILY ROAD TRIP: BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS
Spanning a section of the oldest mountain range in the US, the Blue Ridge Mountains cover 34,563 square miles and 8 states. Not surprising that they often look blue and smoggy especially near the...
FAMILY ROADTRIP: STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO
Steamboat, Colorado is typically thought of as an ideal winter skiing destination with their trademarked champagne powder and almost 3,000 acres of ski terrain with a family friendly atmosphere, but it’s equally fun in...
WHERE TO VOLUNTEER & DONATE ITEMS IN THE MADISON, WI AREA
The new year is a great time to reflect and recuperate. I’m not sure about everyone else, but I tend to get swept up in the holiday season treadmill and start of winter by...
14 PLACES TO HIKE THIS WINTER IN THE MADISON, WI AREA
Oh, the snow! We love it. It’s great to change up the view and enjoy the same paths with a different feel. Wearing the right gear makes all the difference. Too hot or too...
Day Trip: Maquoketa Caves State Park near Dubuque
If you’ve been to Cave of the Mounds and you’re looking for a more rugged experience, check out Maquoketa Caves State Park. Perfect for a day trip of exploring, it’s just 2 hours from...
Maggie Daley Park | A Must Visit Next Time You’re in Chicago
Ahhhh, Maggie Daley Park! We’ve been a couple times in different seasons and have always had a good time. Surrounded by skyscrapers and nestled next to Millennium Park with a walking bridge over Columbus...
Go, See, Explore: Dolphin’s Cove in Sun Prairie, WI
“We’re here already?!?”, they asked. My thoughts, exactly. That was a really quick drive and now we’re here and ready to play at a waterpark. This couldn’t be easier. My kids bounced out of...
The World is Moving Pretty Fast: Be Kind, Be Happy – Here’s How
Kindness ˈkīn(d)nəs/: the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.
It’s a mood, a feeling, an act that everyone deserves from those closest to or farthest away from them. Holding the door, offering to go...
Experience The Holidays | Gift Ideas That Aren’t Wrapped
Being a geriatric millennial, I can both appreciate knobs/buttons on appliances and a good meme. I noticed one today that has now sealed my plans for this holiday season- side by side pictures of...
5 Simple, Fun and Healthy Halloween Treats
October... the month of candy. The pandemic has reminded me that using your resources can be refreshing and creatively fulfilling. When my son asked for a Halloween treat, I presented him with a plate...