Back to School
Little Reviews: Beckmann Backpacks
I am kind of a particular when it comes to my kids’ backpacks. For one, I am, in my kids’ words, no fun at all. There are no characters on their backpacks because I require […]
Month: August 2017
Festivals
Color Aloft Hot Air Balloon Festival {Grayslake}
It’s August, and you know what that means! No, not back to school (at this point we’ve all heard enough about that) — but it is once again time for the Color Aloft Balloon Festival […]
Dining with Children
Little Reviews: SafeHouse {Chicago}
Hidden behind an unmarked red door in Chicago is International Exports, Inc. But if you prove you are spy-worthy, you’ll gain access to SafeHouse Chicago, a spy-themed restaurant that will keep you and your kids […]
Playgrounds and Parks
Playground Profile: Nicholas- Dowden Park {Libertyville}
I have lived in the Lake County area my entire life. During this time I have heard of Nicholas-Dowden Park multiple times, however I had never actually seen or visited this park. Since the weather […]
Dining with Children
Outdoor Dining with Toddlers
Let’s face it, dining out with little ones is not fun. At all. But when you have toddlers, you need to get out of the house eventually and because I love to help the people, […]
Outdoor Play
Little Reviews: Lighthouse Miniature Golf and Shirl’s Drive-In
Looking for a great mini-golf course this summer? Lighthouse Miniature Golf in Waukegan is great! The clean and colorful course is a blast for all ages. Let’s begin with the price: believe it or not, it was […]
Little Reviews
Little Reviews: ZIPIT Grillz Backpack
No sooner than your ears stop ringing from the Fourth of July fireworks, the school supply sales start. My daughter begs me to take her shopping as soon as the first pencil case appears on […]
Playgrounds and Parks
Park Profile: Butler Lake Park (Libertyville)
If you’re a parent to a baseball player in Libertyville, you are quite familiar with this park. If not, welcome to Butler Lake Park! Located less than a mile from downtown Libertyville, your kids will love it. […]
Back to School
Back-to-School: Supplies You Didn’t Know You Needed
Let’s talk about school supplies. If you’re lucky enough to have a school that allows you to write a check and have your child’s supplies delivered to their desk, you may think you have it […]
Splash Pads & Spray Parks
Veteran Acres Splash Pad {Crystal Lake}
Although it’s small, the splash pad at Veteran Acres Park in Crystal Lake is mighty. It is perfect for a quick cool off after a romp at the adjacent park, and this splash pad is […]