Parenting
Tooth Fairy Traditions
Parent to Parent talking about tooth fairy traditions. Learn what other parents do and share your own. […]
Month: February 2014
Shop Local
Trader Joe’s Opens in Libertyville
The moment most of Lake County has been waiting for! Trader Joe’s in Libertyville is open! Here’s your first look at the long awaited eccentric grocery store. […]
Dining with Children
Fruits & Veggies To The Rescue at Duke’s Alehouse & Kitchen
You enjoy a farm-to-table brunch and your kids get a free cooking class, Fruit and Veggies to the Rescue at Duke’s Alehouse Crystal Lake. […]
Shop Local
Trader Joe’s in Libertyville Grand Opening
Trader Joe’s is finally opening a new location in Lake County. We have all the details for you on location and grand opening of the new Libertyville Store. […]
Accidental Homeschooler
Antarctica Week – Inside the Penguin Empire
Our accidental homeschooler Genevie takes us on an adventure with her Antarctica curriculum going inside the penguin empire. […]
Homesteading with Hyacynth
Homesteading with Hyacynth: Simple Swaps for Valentine’s Day
Hyacynth helps you make Valentine’s a little more natural with these simple swamps for a healthier Valentine’s Day. […]
Valentines
Date Night Adventures
Change up your date night! Loralie has some date night adventures that will make y our dinner and a movie less appealing. […]
Special Events
Local Olympians – Cheer for the Hometown Athletes in Sochi!
The Olympics officially started competition yesterday. If your family is anything like ours you will be glued to the competition for the next 14 days. My kids love watching and learning about all the countries and people. Of course we’ll be cheering for the TEAM USA when we watch but there is quiet a large contingent from Illinois this year. In fact there is a whole lot of Lake County represented on the US Olympic Team. So keep your eyes peeled from some of these names and maybe tune in for something you don’t normally watch and tell your kids, they’re from our town! […]
Fitness
Build Your Quilt: Taking the Polar Plunge
Ever thought of participating in a Polar Plunge? Cheryl shares her experience from this year’s Waukegan Polar Plunge and gives you information on two upcoming events in Lake County. […]
Valentines
Semi-Homemade Valentines
This story contains affiliate links. Pinterest, Blogs, the internet is filled with all sorts of awesome ideas for handmade Valentines for your kids to pass out to their classmates. While I am crafty and I love the idea of […]