Its been almost three years since we went from a family of four to a family of seven overnight, so I feel that I have the authority as a mom to explain why transitions are the worst. Transitions are the worst because: 1. Transitions feel ENDLESS. There is something about a transition that feels like the […]
It’s that time of year again: the sun is shining more, the flowers are blooming, and everyone in the family is just sick of being stuck in the house. No matter the day of the week, there is always a reason to get out of the house and experience something. Not only that, these are […]
With June comes summer *FINALLY* which means pools and splash pads and sunshine and beer gardens and ALL THE SUMMER THINGS. We have a whole heap of resources ready and waiting for you go make your summer planning simpler! If you’re looking for some creative ideas to kick things off, start with our Ultimate Summer Bucket […]
Thank you to the YMCA of Greater Waukesha County for sponsoring our Summer Bucket List and for their commitment to being an epicenter of family fun in all seasons of the year, including the summer months! Promoting wellness, teaching swim skills, and offering convenient wellness resources for families, the Greater Waukesha YMCA has five locations to […]
There’s something about live music being carried on a summer breeze that just makes you want to celebrate. And as we know so well in Wisconsin, just the fact that it’s summer is something to be celebrated. That’s why it’s fitting that on any given night in the Milwaukee area, you will probably be able to find a venue […]
After what often feels like a never-ending winter, it can seem that summer will never arrive! But as soon as it does, I just can’t wait to get my kiddos into the water! In the Milwaukee Area, we have a ton of options for Water Play, from fantastic beaches that stretch along the coast of […]
As I look out on this beautiful Wisconsin spring day, I’m dreaming of fresh strawberries and blueberry crumble to go with my morning coffee. Berry picking season is almost here! Below are some of our favorite places to pick berries locally. A few things to remember: Berry picking season generally starts in mid-June, with strawberries available […]
Raise your hand if you would love an awesome FREE summer activity! We have got you covered. Even better that it’s in air conditioning and includes prizes that you don’t have to think up! Oh, aren’t summer reading programs the most dreamy gifts to parents? Now, sit down and brace yourself because, at this very […]
Summer is so short here in Milwaukee and since we are the City of Festivals, let’s plan out the coming months! We’ve put together a list of some of our favorite festivals for 2018 in Milwaukee, and thanks to our partners at Milwaukee Irish Fest, you’ve got a ton of options for family festival fun […]
Spring. It’s the start of the outdoor farmer’s market season here in the Midwest. And in the metro Milwaukee area, we are blessed with an abundance of beautiful farmers’ markets literally every day of the week. Shopping at a farmer’s market is a fun experience for the whole family — it is enjoyable to simply browse the […]
