Bookshelf
Little Bookshelf: Gardening Reads
My kids love to help me in the garden and they also really enjoy reading books about gardening. Books have the ability to educate and inspire them to make the world a greener place. Here […]
Month: May 2011
Outdoor Pools and Waterparks
Barefoot at a “Bay” Just a Few Miles From Home
The air was thick and heavy on Sunday morning. As my family and I walked out of church and the wall of humidity hit our faces, I was wary of a long day with the […]
Dining Lake County
Little Reviews: Sammie’s Chicago Style
There are certain things that I really miss about living in and near the city. Certain foods are one of the big ones. You can get the best Chicago Pizza just about anywhere, but a […]
Where to Go
All Aboard! Train Travel with Kids
The last time gas prices hit $4.00 a gallon, I introduced my kids to a new concept: public transportation. One good thing about living near one of the largest (and best) major metro areas in the […]
Farms
Lambs Farm Plus Model Trains
Editor’s note: Originally published in 2011, updated to reflect current dates. If you have ever driven on Illinois 94 North, you have probably passed Lambs Farm a few times. Every time we would drive by […]
Outdoor Play
Gardening with Children: A Beginner’s Guide
The end of May is a time for gardening in our family. The threat of frost is generally behind us and we are getting to work on our vegetable and flower gardens. It seems like […]