Lanette's Lazy Pepperoni Tortellini Alfredo
Dump this in and bake it … it’s THAT kind of lazy. Cheesy tortellini, Alfredo, mozzarella and pepperoni — basically pizza and pasta had a baby, and you barely have to do a thing.
Get the recipe here.
Lanette's Lazy Meatball Soup
Perfect for our chilly fall nights - this will warm you right up in the laziest of ways. With just 5 ingredients and 29 minutes, you can whip up this quick and easy soup - perfect for those weeknights when you want something warm and comforting without a lot of work. And it just might become a new family favorite!
Get the recipe here.
Dave Matthews Band @ Kohl Center
This is one to put on your calendar now - Dave Matthews Band is coming to the Kohl Center November 4. And if you’ve ever seen Dave Matthews live, you already know that it's going to be a really good night in Madison. Tickets go on sale this Friday, August 21 at 10am. And the really good news? You can win a pair of tickets before they even hit the box office if you’re part of our Circle of Friends. Not a member yet? No problem - join here so you can win, too.
Dave Matthews Band
November 4, 2026
Kohl Center
Madison, WI
On Sale Date: Friday, August 21 at 10am
Lanette’s Lazy Melty California Grilled Avocado Chicken
This is SO good - Lazy Melty California Grilled Avocado Chicken. It looks way fancier than the amount of work that goes into it. Chicken, avocado, tomato, mozzarella: a few simple ingredients, a little time on the grill or in the oven, and dinner is done. It’s the kind of recipe that makes people think you worked really hard in the kitchen.
We won’t tell them you didn’t.
Get the recipe here.
Pedal Into Family Fun
Ride the Drive is one of those Madison traditions that’s fun for the whole family. On Sunday August 9 from 10am – 2pm, you can bike, walk, skate, or roll along miles of car-free streets while enjoying live music, delicious food, local vendors, and family-friendly activities all along the route. It’s free, it’s active, and it’s a great way to spend a summer day together. The ride will wind from McPike Park to the Capitol Square and back this year due to construction on John Nolen Drive.
Find the full route and event information here – and Magic 98 will see you there!
Mom Fail: Blair from Monona
Blair from Monona bought her son a mini-drone. Everything was fine until she tried to use it - and it turned into a "hairy" situation. Check out her Mom Fail.
Mom Fail: Ashley from Madison
Ashley from Madison set the rules for the new sandbox with her kids - only to break them herself. Listen to her Mom Fail.
Lanette's Lazy Pizza Biscuit Pockets
Busy nights call for a little magic, and these easy pizza biscuit pockets turn your family's favorite pizza flavors into a warm, flaky, kid-approved dinner that's on the table in no time. It's only 5 ingredients - but you can adjust to your families tastes.
Get the recipe here.
Mom Fail: Jodi from Middeton
Jodi discovered teaching your kids new things is great - until they improvise. Hear her story.