Anyone who lives in the Midwest can totally relate. After the thrill of Christmas is taken down and packed away until next year, we're left with cold, dark, snowy days that never seem to end. Wisconsinites are left with no choice but to surrender to the long winter ahead. So how do we cope? I'm certainly no stranger to a major side effect … [Read more...]
5 Great Children’s Books All About Winter
Here in Wisconsin, when it's negative 5 degrees and the cold air literally hurts your face, you don't spend an awful lot of time doing outside activities this time of year. Granted, my kids do still bundle up a few times a day, fleece face masks and all, to go outside and play at recess for a short while. But primarily, we find things indoors to do … [Read more...]
Escape to the Northwoods
Excuse me while I let out a long, slightly exaggerated sigh... (it might be silent on your end, but it's oh so loud over here!) You see, I've just returned from the best week of the summer, our family's annual vacation up north to our cabin in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. And just looking at these pictures makes my heart sad to be home already. … [Read more...]