About Our Writers
Madison Wisconsin Living was formed in January of 2008 by a group of young professional women who live, work and play in the Madison area with the hopes of sharing their talents, ideas, knowledge and opinions about life in Madison. Anything from Nutrition, Locally Grown to Home Decor Tips and Real Estate Advice, this website serves as a resource for those looking for a real life perspective on Madison Wisconsin.
Meet the Madison Wisconsin Living Team:
Jamie Miller is the main contributor to the Madison Housing Market section. She’s a knowledgeable Real Estate Advisor who has a passion for Madison neighborhoods. When not at the office, she enjoys summer Saturdays at the Farmers Market, picnicking at Concerts on the Square, attending a Yoga class, taking a long bike ride on one of the great Madison bike trails, kayaking along Lake Mendota or ice-skating at Tenny Park. She loves what this great city has to offer! Jamie is looking forward to helping those moving to Madison transition smoothly. Jamie can be contacted at jamie@madisonwisconsinliving.com or 608.335.3410.
Katie Stephenson is the main contributor to the Home Decor section. Katie has fabulous ideas on everything from paint color choices, furniture placement, to window coverings to spruce up a room. Have a home decor question? Katie is full of great advice to turn your home around to a place of peace and comfort.
Suzanne Monroe is the main contributor to the Lifestyle & Nutrition section. Suzanne is a certified holistic nutritional counselor and food coach. She has a tremendous amount of knowledge when it comes to eating for life ! She is keen to share ideas on how to regain your energy throughout the day, making conscious food choices and break old eating habits. Suzanne holds seminars and workshops at Whole Foods. Suzanne can be contacted at http://www.reallifefood.com.
Nicole Craig is a sustainability consultant for Madison Environmental Group, Inc. and is the program manager for their sustainable living program, EnAct . She’s passionate about helping others take individual action to have a better impact on the environment and loves to garden, knit, go camping, ski, hike, bike, and enjoy nature. Check back weekly for more tips and actions from Nicole and EnAct to learn how to reduce your ecological footprint! Visit EnAct ’s website at www.enactwi.org and check out www.madisonenvironmental.com to learn about other programs and services offered by Madison Environmental Group, Inc. Contact Nicole at 204-2888 or nicole.craig@madisonenvironmental.com if you’d like to start an EnAct team in your community!
Sarah Klein is an avid cook who loves to hunt down locally sourced foodstuff to use in her latest culinary creations. She’s passionate about supporting locally grown agriculture and incorporating fresh food into healthful recipes. Check back weekly for where to find tasty local eats, new recipes using local or seasonal products and ways to eat well while supporting local businesses, restaurants and farms.
Karen Doll is the main contributor to the Life Organization section. Karen’s got her life organized from top to bottom and has some great tips ! From creating space in your closet to de-cluttering your kitchen or simply ways to organize your day and set goals for life, Karen’s insight will inspire you! Karen grew up in Middleton with 8 brothers and sisters and enjoys playing water polo, ultimate frisbee, coaching gymnastics and cheering on those Badgers! Her back-ground working at California Closet also gives her readers some great insights on best ways to organize.
Ms. Jessica is the main contributor to the Book Review section. Jessica is a avid reader and keeps on top of the latest books - weather cooking, traveling or a good fiction, she’s sure to provide some great book ideas. Looking for your next book club read? Find some great ideas and discussion questions here. A book clubber herself, she leads discussions and finds ways to engage her readers. Leave a comment or question for her !