Jillian Burgess

Jillian is a wife, mom and avid glamper (special kind of camper) who is on a mission to discover new, fun things! Raised in the Appleton area and now living in Oshkosh with her husband, furry son (goldendoodle) and two kiddos. She enjoys writing and exploring new places, especially with her family. She seeks to find inspiration among all the little things in life and probably spends too much time on Amazon! When she isn't writing, you can find her in her motorhome out exploring! When gifted free time, she enjoys being with her family, camping, and being in the sunshine!

Visit Sunny Acres Farm in Oshkosh for Alpacas, Pumpkins, & more!

Nothing puts you into a fall festive mood in Wisconsin quite like the cooler temps and big bright orange pumpkins! Sunny Acres Farm located in Oshkosh, is a perfect destination spot for fall festive fun with your family. As soon as you pull in prepare to be greeted with an abundant flock of friendly chickens, …

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Something for Everyone at Jones Park in the Town of Algoma

This Town of Algoma neighborhood park is perfect for everyone! An absolutely impressive playground for adults and kids of all ages! Conveniently located along Highways 41 and 21, adjacent to the City of Oshkosh’s west side. This new park offers amazing playground equipment-which includes a fun zipline for kids, walking trails, workout stations, benches, for …

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Supporting Youth & Families: Meet the Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh!

Have you ever wondered about the Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh and what they offer? Have you heard about the Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring program? Check out this amazing organization and learn how they can serve your kids and family! The Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh’s mission is to improve the lives …

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A New Parent Support Group in Oshkosh: Love the Mess

Local Oshkosh moms and friends, Abby Dover and Alyssa Zoller, recently started a group to support parents and caregivers with children of any age with disabilities and/or mental health challenges.  Why was it important for you to start this group? “We wanted to start this group because we have found that many families are going …

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Mom Night Out! – Check out the YMCA Strong Moms Program

Want to meet other like-minded moms, engage in conversation, connect, and relax for a bit? Then it is time to check out the Oshkosh YMCA Strong Moms Program!   Strong Moms is a free program available to all moms in Oshkosh and the surrounding communities. The mission of this program is for mothers of all …

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And Then We Get to Send Them Home – 5 Fun Things to do with Grandkids in Oshkosh

Meet Lorraine Jonen, a happy Oshkosh local and active grandmother of 12, ages newborn twins to age 22! She is well experienced in fun activities with her grandchildren of all ages. Lorraine feels so fortunate to live in the Oshkosh area because she feels it is so family-focused and has a lot for her to …

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