Kristen N
Kristen (she/her) is a carb-lover, wife and mom of two girls ages two and four. During college, she was a barista and wooed her husband by making him mint mochas. Eight years later, they're married and raising two beautiful children. She loves the variety of people, places and food that Milwaukee has to offer. Kristen appreciates a well-brewed beverage, maple donuts and finding beautiful outdoor spaces where she can enjoy her treats, and maybe share them with her kids.
Go See Explore: Zócalo Food Truck Park and Selena Mural
Go See Explore: Zócalo Food Truck Park and Selena Mural
Join us on this Go, See, Explore to Zócalo Food Truck Park! While you're there, check out the new Selena mural by Mauricio Ramirez. The...
Three Cheers for No Birthday Parties!
Three Cheers for No Birthday Parties!
Here I am, scrolling social media, seeing all the perfect balloon arches, cute themed parties and giant gold balloons showing off how old someone's kiddo is. I get a...
Talking to Kids About Death
Today, while I was reading quietly in my room, my four year old daughter came in asking about what happened to our dog, Bessie’s body when she died. This past summer, we had to...
Winter at the Zoo
So it’s the dead of winter, and you’re tired of watching movies at home, sick of all your indoor play spaces, and looking to find something that isn’t covered in a host of germy-germs....
A Heavy Season
Everything Feels Heavy During This Season
I came here to write tonight. This is my third draft. I don’t know what it is, but everything in my life during this season is just feeling so...
Favorite Board Games for Little Kids
Favorite Board Games for Little Kids
My oldest kiddo stopped napping pretty much the day she turned two. As a stay at home parent, this made for some really long days. One of the ways...
Trick or Treating in The Milwaukee Area 2021
Trick or Treating in The Milwaukee Area 2021
It’s that time of year again – Halloween and trick or treating! Time for dressing up as Star Wars characters, princesses, or the ever-favorite big orange pumpkin, and heading out...
GO SEE EXPLORE: Black Cat Alley
If you enjoy public art, fun adventures in Milwaukee, and a free place to go, no matter the weather, this GO SEE EXPLORE is for you. Today, come along with us while we visit...
Give Them Space
Give Them Space
We’ve all heard of “Helicopter Parents” by now, and most of us probably think we aren’t one. Sometimes I catch myself trying to micromanage the way things are with my...
Get Outside Every Day
Get Outside Every Day
One of the things I really do love about living in Milwaukee (and the Midwest in general) is that we get to experience all four seasons, though fall doesn’t last as...
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