Madison Guides + Resources

When you think of Wisconsin, you might also think of dairy. Because in Wisconsin, we’ve been dairy farming and obsessively making cheese since before we were even a state! June is National Dairy Month National Dairy Month is an annual tradition...

Healthcare in Madison is top notch - but choosing a provider can be daunting.  How do you know where to go and who to trust? We are so thankful for our Madison community and our compassionate providers that take...

Are you looking for enrichment, classes, or after school activities for kids in the Madison area? We are fortunate to have so many great options, and the purpose of this guide is to share all our community has to...

Where else can you find arts & crafts, movies, science, games, free-play, dancing, and books all for free? While we love going to our local library, my family and I also enjoy visiting other local branches. The South Central...

After the long and brutal winter - we want to soak up as much of this spring and summer sunshine as possible! The fresh air, the sounds and smells of spring and summer are all but here - so...

For berries, and other u-pick produce, here is what you need to know before grabbing your pails and heading out: Mid to Late June Strawberries will probably be available at most places around Father’s Day weekend (mid to late June). Before heading...

  We’re lucky to have so many fabulous Madison, WI preschools! This is our 7th year running this guide and one of our most viewed and most searched for posts each year. We appreciate our featured preschools who through their partnership...

So ... don't get me wrong. I thoroughly appreciate the richness of mom life in Madison. I mean, come on: There's a zoo! And it's freakin' free! And yet. My kids and I have been to the zoo ... the splash pads...

When you think of beaches - Wisconsin is probably not the first place that come to mind. BUT. Even here in WI... smack dab in the middle of the country - we do have a lot of great beaches on...

I was nominated to write this post because, "Julie likes to run a hundred miles (or something)," Fair enough. I DO like to run and yes, when I can, a trail is my first choice. Many of our family vacations involve...

Madison is a great city to live in year round, but it really shows off in the summer.  With kids out of school and weekends wide open for fun, we've rounded up more than 20 places to visit and...