Winter in Madison

“That must be tough.” This is typically the first thing people say to me when they find out my son’s birthday is in December. They want to know how we handle all the birthday and Christmas gift giving, and...

I don’t ever remember believing in Santa. My parents didn’t cultivate the Santa myth, but they also weren’t adamant in insisting that he wasn’t real. I remember filled stockings and gifts with tags signed “Santa,” but they were always...

This year, as you’re making your list and checking it twice, we want to encourage you to THINK LOCAL. We’re thrilled to bring you our 5th annual holiday gift guide, featuring gift items and experiences from some of our favorite local businesses. Our guide is...

December is a wonderful time to get the kids in the kitchen. I have rounded up some of my favorite (healthy) holiday snack recipes to make with the kids. What do you love to make with your kids during...

Are you looking for the best Christmas Tree Farm for your family this holiday season? We've scoured reviews and websites, taken personal accounts, and compiled a list in one handy location so that you can find the perfect Christmas...

Do you remember that magical feeling that you got as a child? That feeling that overtook you at the mere mention of Christmas? The anticipation of all the fun leading up to the big day and the countdown?! Every...

Life in Madison, WI is pretty amazing! Not only are the people wonderful, we value community and there is never a shortage of things to do. Most of us tend to live for the summers (and fall & spring...),...

Notable Tree Lighting Festivities Downtown Madison Seasonal Lighting Ceremony November 16 | 4pm Downtown Middleton November 23 | 2:30-6pm Hilldale Hop & Tree Lighting November 24 | 4-6pm The Edgewater's 5th Annual Tree Lighting November 29th | 2-8pm Downtown Sun Prairie  November 29 | 5-7pm Cottage Grove | Christmas in...

We are so excited for Cookies with Santa presented by Festival Foods and SSM Health at the Madison Concourse Hotel! A few notes about the big event! Who | All Madison area families What | 5th Annual Cookies with Santa When | Two...

In preparation for this holiday season of new gifts, let’s all take a moment to see where our unused items can go. You may have new or gently used items that are taking up space in your home or...

Chrismukkah: It's always been my favorite holiday. My favorite memory of Christmas as a grown-up is about a gift, which is silly because isn’t that the opposite of what we try to teach our kids about the holiday season? I...

Tis the season for sick kids. It seems like it’s one sickness after another this time of year!  If one kid’s not sick, the other one is!   There is nothing that drives me crazier than a buggery, mucus filled child.  I...