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Teaching Stories on Netflix #streamteam
This post is written as part of my partnership with the Netflix Stream Team. Ever notice how your kids are always seem to listen to other people better than you? Or how willing they […]
Month: October 2014
Libraries
1000 Books before Kindergarten
We introduced you to the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten back in 2013 when Melissa started it with her third child. Since that time she’s started it with her fourth child and many more libraries have started […]
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Jackie’s Magic 2014
After living in Lake County for over a decade, I was truly surprised to learn about an event that is new to me, but not new at all to the Gurnee community. “Jackie’s Magic” […]
Little Reviews
Little Reviews: Supporting Tiny Immune Systems
LIttle Reviews: We test drive products so you don’t have to. Today we’re trying Zarbee’s new immune support gummies for children. […]
Holidays
Tasty Tuesday: Holiday Cheer at Glunz Family Winery & Cellars
Ever heard of Glogg? Loralie fills you in on the locally made favorite from Grayslake’s Glunz Family Winery & Cellars. […]
Museums
Busy Brains Children’s Museum and Lovin Oven Cakery Tasteful Collaboration!
A brand new delicious collaboration has emerged in Lake County! Busy Brains Children’s Museum located in Lake Villa, IL has just announced Lovin Oven Cakery (Libertyville and Round Lake) will be sponsoring the cake […]
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Red Carpet Style Preview at Westfield Hawthorn – Vote for Your Favorite!
Suburban Life Magazine – Lake County hosts their annual Women of Distinction Awards Luncheon this Thursday, October 30th in Hawthorn Woods. In September, we were delighted to announce that our very own Founder and Mom-in-Chief, Melissa […]
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A Mom Like You: Meet Kari – The Mom Who Freaks Out
The suburbs are vast and everyone is looking for that mom who’s just like them. Come with us as we take a look “Behind the Trike” and meet the Moms who bring Little Lake County to you everyday. Today we meet our newest writer, Kari, “The Mom Who Freaks Out.” […]
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Why I Hired a Photographer for a Cake Smash
Think a cake smash session is too over the top, too pretentious, not worth your time or money? Melissa shows you why it’s the best thing you can do for a first birthday to save your memories and sanity. […]
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Halloween Candy Buy Back 2014 …{And Other Alternatives For All that Candy!}
Halloween isn’t even here yet and we are already in candy overload! Halloween parties, events, trick or treating, and leftover candy from your own bowl usually excite the children to no end. Unfortunately, these large amounts of candy usually overwhelm well-meaning parents. In order to keep the sweet treats in moderation, you may need to find a new home for some of the goodies. […]