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: Kohler Andrae State Park and Other Nearby Attractions
Lake Michigan. We haven’t yet found a spot that isn’t unique... pebble rock beaches, huge sand dunes, surfable waves, Chicago sailing, and gentle shores perfect for littles. All surrounded by hiking trails and huge...
Rent a Boat in Madison, WI this Summer | Canoe, Kayak, SUP, Paddle Boat...
Madison Boats focuses on helping people get out and about on Madison’s lakes! With three convenient locations on three different lakes, (Wingra Boats, Brittingham Boats and Marshall Boats), they have over 400 boats for...
Go, See, Explore: Heartland Farm Sanctuary
Emus and llamas and a unicorn, oh my!
Heartland Farm Sanctuary is a rescue farm that receives injured, neglected or abused animals of all kinds. Most often the animals are allowed to stay and live...
Do You Speak New Orleans? A Virtual Mardi Gras Guide from a New Orleans...
What? Virtual Mardi Gras? Yes, you read that correctly. Mardi Gras is cancelled this year, but creative locals are figuring out a way to not only still enjoy Mardi Gras but share it with...
Madison, WI Nonprofits | Holiday Edition #givingtuesday
The holidays are here! It's a time to reflect on the year and give back to those in need. This year adds a new level of concern globally as nearly everyone has been affected...
It’s here, it’s here, it’s here!
It’s here. The holiday season. This year is bound to be epic.
Most years the holiday haters are often spared until Thanksgiving, but I’m going to be honest. I’ve seen a lot of holiday promotions...
Creative Resistance
This is hard. Virtual school. Homeschool. Hybrid school. Face to face school. It’s all hard and has challenges. Every choice is right because it is your choice. These decisions are wrought with controversy and...
Go, See, Explore: Governor Dodge State Park
When I saw the post about WI area waterfalls, we couldn’t pass up the chance to check out Governor Dodge State Park.
Park + Logistics
Spanning about 5,000 acres, the park is full of a little...
Christmas in July | Madison Edition
We’ve heard the phrase Christmas in July before but often it’s for a fundraiser or an adults only party. Who wouldn’t go for this? It’s fun and an easy excuse for a mid-year escape...
Local Sweets + Treats | In and Around Madison, WI
It’s hot. It’s summer. It’s time to cool off and enjoy something sweet. Gather your family and check out some of these local spots full of goodies made on site. Most are open, some...
Who’s in Your Crew?
Pandemic. Covid-19. Social distancing. Testing. Wash your hands. Toilet paper jokes. Meat shortage. Flour shortage. Re-opening. How many times do we hear or read these words per day? It can be a lot. Add...
Local Businesses Offering At-Home Crafts + Activities | Madison, WI
It’s been hard to stay at home for both parents and kiddos. Being able to use Zoom, Kids Messenger, Google Hangout, FaceTime and many other video chat programs have allowed friends and family to...