Nicole
A Guide to Wisconsin’s Drive-In Movie Theaters
Movies on a big screen, snuggled in the car with the old-school speaker on or the radio tuned in, the biggest bucket of popcorn possible, and the sound of cicadas distantly in the background....
Go, See, Explore: The Swallows at Lakeshore State Park
When I saw a photo of these colorful giant swallows, I knew I needed to plan a visit right away - especially since both of my little ones are interested in bird watching.
The Cracking...
A Love Letter to My Exhausted Body
Dear body, I love you.
I decided to write you this love letter as I’m soaking in the bathtub, exhausted and sore, trying to find some healing. Self-care is important to me now more than...
This Is For The Tired Mama
This is for the tired mama.
For the mama who woke up to a crying baby at 10:00, 12:00, 1:30, 3:30, and 5:45 before waking up for the day.
For the mama who is aching.
Physically. Emotionally.
For...
Why I Read to My Little Ones Every Day
Reading has always been a big part of my life. My grandma worked at a library when I was growing up, and I have many fond memories of spending afternoons there in the summer,...
Too Many Tabs Opened? Time to Prioritize Your Mental Health
I saw a post on Instagram the other day that struck a chord. A graphic of a computer with 5 open tabs (Politics, Covid, Climate, Work, Family) read: “Too Many Tabs Opened. Take Time...
Go, See, Explore: Finding Hope + Optimism in Public Art in Westown
This year has been challenging in many ways for families. One way we’ve been coping is by getting outside and exploring more together: hikes, beach days, and many neighborhood walks. Like the beauty of...
Parenting Right Now Is Extra Hard
Parenting is just plain hard right now.
I’m not going to lie; being a parent right now feels like a game of survival of the fittest. This just has to be said for all of...
To All The Mamas Who Are Forever Cleaning Your Kitchens Like I am. I...
What is it about having a messy kitchen that drives me crazy?
Maybe it’s the one room of the house that I feel I can have some kind of control over (even though I...
A Reluctant Goodbye to My Maternity Clothes
Today, I took my maternity clothes out of my closet. The experience was nothing like cleaning out my closet to get rid of things I don’t reach for or don’t fit anymore. It was...