by Betsy Stern | Nov 9, 2021 | uncategorized
I grew up with two older brothers. Being the youngest has definite advantages (my brothers *might* have called me spoiled a time or two) but it also comes with its own unique challenges. I was never going to compete with them physically or outwit them or read harder... 
by Betsy Stern | Oct 26, 2021 | uncategorized
My kids love to craft, and there’s just something special about Halloween that makes crafting feel extra fun! From painted pumpkins to creepy skeletons, there are so many ways to decorate and craft for Halloween (my kids are ALL about the creepy crafts!). The thing... 
by Betsy Stern | Oct 18, 2021 | uncategorized
Fall is soccer season for our family, and in the past week we’ve gone to five games. Five! It’s busy and hectic and so.much.fun. (most of the time) but it is a huge time commitment for families, kids, and especially coaches. My daughter’s two coaches are parent... 
by Betsy Stern | Oct 18, 2021 | uncategorized
The cooler weather is (slowly) rolling into our slice of Wisconsin, and skeletons and pumpkins are making their appearance in yards all over town. Fall is here! Madison hosts a ton of fall-themed activities and is home to more than its fair share of seasonal farms,... by Betsy Stern | Oct 11, 2021 | uncategorized
October is already one of my favorite months of the year (crisp apples, brightly colored leaves, fresh, cool air…what could be better?!) but it is also host to “Random Acts of Kindness” day. Technically this day is celebrated on October 5th, but I truly believe... 
by Betsy Stern | Sep 20, 2021 | uncategorized
Next week is “Kids take over the kitchen day”, which may or may not be a day to celebrate if your kids are as messy as mine. Just kidding! Getting into the kitchen is a great way to let your kids showcase their independence and creativity…even if it... 
by Betsy Stern | Sep 13, 2021 | uncategorized
We are all getting used to a brand-new school year, and after the craziness of the last school year, it’s hard to remember what “normal” even looks like. While the pandemic isn’t over, kids are in school in person this year and I’m already bracing myself for chaotic... 
by Betsy Stern | Sep 12, 2021 | uncategorized
It’s September already. SEPTEMBER! How did that happen and how is the start of another school year? This summer was a bit of blur for me…full of traveling and friends and family and activities galore. After the Covid summer of 2020, I was so excited to sign up... 
by Betsy Stern | Sep 9, 2021 | uncategorized
My son is 9. He has been swimming at SwimWest since he was literally in (swim) diapers. We started when we first moved to the Madison area 8 years ago, and we have continued ever since. He has progressed from Parent-Tot to the stairs to the side platforms and now,... 
by Betsy Stern | Sep 8, 2021 | uncategorized
My kids are lucky enough to have 2 sets of awesome grandparents…but neither set lives in Wisconsin. This means our trips to visit are jam-packed with grandparent snuggles and spoils, but unfortunately we don’t get those day-to-day interactions that would happen...