Living The Dream in the Mad-Town
Before having kids you always hear about the “terrible twos”. Well in our house we never really experienced them…honestly we didn’t. In fact, as our daughter reached age two my husband and I thought how awesome that stage was and how grateful we were to have a child that was so fun, happy go lucky, [...]
If you have been reading MamasGoneMadison for any length of time, you will know that many of us are obsessed with Pinterest. In fact, I can personally boast that I have pinned almost 6,000 ideas. Now the number I have actually tried is MUCH less than that, but at least I have been inspired. Pinterest [...]
Being a Mom is by far the most rewarding thing in my life. I’d like to think of myself as a good Mom. I love on, nurture, snuggle, run errands with my daughter, take her to swimming, gymnastics, to friends’ houses to play and I make sure she is well fed and clothed. But I [...]
I have a major sweet tooth and unfortunately so do my kids. Addressing that addiction is a work in progress, so I’m always on the lookout for healthy ideas that are as cute and fun as the unhealthy treats. When it comes to Valentine’s Day, I try my best to find festive, healthier options. I [...]
Now that the holidays are over, we are left to some how get through the rest of winter. What better way then a spa day with your little one? Back in November, Mamas Gone Madison were invited to attend a grand opening of a new kids spa, Scoops Kids Salon, in the Hilldale Mall. Michelle [...]
It must be Elf on the Shelf week at Mama’s Gone Madison. We welcomed back our Elf, Ellie, who gained a few more names this time around. I’d like to introduce ‘Ellie Butterfly Sparkle.’ And yes, she’s sporting a homemade tutu. My daughter has one to match. I may be a little out of control [...]
Since the weather has started to be nice and warm we are outside ALL the time! I am always trying to think of new crafty projects that my almost three year old can do. She was really excited when I told her we were going to make our own bird feeders. In fact, her response [...]
I’ve never been a huge fan of Valentine’s Day. I would so much rather prefer to receive a big bouquet of tulips, lilies or peonies on a random day of the week. However, that all changed when I had kids. I can’t help but smother them with all kinds of valentine’s fun. I do it [...]
Reading to our daughter became a tradition almost instantly. We all know there are a ton of benefits to reading to our children starting at a very young age. According a study done at the Rhode Island Hospital, two groups of eight month olds were compared. One group was read to often while the other [...]
So my son is almost 2 1/2 and I can count on one hand the times that we have had someone other than a family member watch him. I am lucky we have good friends and family willing to step in and help, but I hate asking and don’t want to take them for granted. [...]
