Outdoor Play
Betty Russell Community Park
My three kids and I love discovering new parks and places to play. We’re willing to drive a good distance to reach a spectacular playground, but I just love it when we stumble upon something […]
Month: July 2013
Summer
10 Ways to Beat the Heat in Lake County
It’s another sweltering day in Lake County. If the heat has you thinking only about cool iced drinks by a seaside pool instead of how to entertain your kids, we’re here to help! A quick […]
Outdoor Pools and Waterparks
Antioch Pool & Tot Swim {Review}
Editor’s Note: this is a personal experience from 2013, your experience may vary. We’ve been checking things off our summer bucket list left and right, but with the cooler than usual and rainy weather, we […]
Homesteading with Hyacynth
Homesteading with Hyacynth: Bring on the Beef and Butter!
Hyacynth says bring on the butter! Here is how with her guide to finding quality animal products. […]
Splash Pads & Spray Parks
Round Lake Splash Pad {Review}
Splash around at the newly renovated Round Lake Area Park District Splash Pad. Dawn takes you inside. […]
What to Do
Easy Wall-Worthy Art by Kids
Summer is a great time to try something new! My kids all love doing art projects. Any kind of medium they love to create and, of course, hang every single masterpiece up. Below are three […]
Worth the Trip
Old World Wisconsin {Worth The Trip}
Little House on the Prairie, Anne of Green Gables, Little Women… these were the stories that captured my imagination as a child. I would daydream of life in the country, my face stained with blackberry […]
Homesteading with Hyacynth
Homesteading with Hyacynth: Decoding Diets and Eating Whole Food
Decoding Diets and Eating Whole Food I’ve been on lots of diets. The macaroni and cheese with kool-aid diet. The couscous and fruit salad diet. The hummus and iced chai diet. And that was just during college. When […]
Recipes
Healthy 4th of July Firecracker Popsicles
Can you keep a secret? These red, white, and blue (ish) popsicles are not only cute, portable, and delicious, but are actually extremely healthy, and made with only natural ingredients. The best part? The kids […]