Water Play
Lake County Pools That Offer Family Passes
We’ve scouted out the pools offering family passes so you can have fun all summer. Find your family’s summer oasis here. […]
Articles by Holly Garvey
Outdoor Play
National Park Week 2021
Celebrate National Parks Week by learning about what they are and where in the Midwest you can find one. […]
Thanksgiving
Five Easy Steps to a Kid-Friendly Thanksgiving Table
While the urge to channel your inner Martha Stewart and create an idyllic Thanksgiving tablescape is strong for many moms, for me, it’s a fleeting desire. I have a short attention span and not a crafty bone […]
Dining with Children
Little Reviews: BBQ’d Productions {Third Lake}
BBQ’d Productions has something for everyone: traditional barbecue; a creative and varied menu; gourmet cocktails and local beer; delicious kiddie mock-tails; and show-stopping desserts. The Third Lake (Grayslake-area) restaurant also sells some of their house-made […]
Health and Safety
Guest Post: Tips To Prevent Vision Loss and Macular Problems
While many of you may not be thinking about or dealing with vision loss right now, chances are you may have a family member, say grandma or grandpa, that are dealing with it. For some […]
Family Travel
Shirin Pope’s 5 Favorite Resources For Traveling Families
Car travel with kids. That statement can bring on equal parts anxiety and excitement. But with just a little bit of preparation and the right gear, your road trip can be much more enjoyable. Lake […]
Special Events
Wildlife Discovery Center CROCtoberfest 2016
Don’t miss your chance to get up close and personal with CROCODILES in Lake County! The Wildlife Discovery Center’s annual CROCtoberfest brings in experts from the Chicago Herpatologial Society to the living wildlife nature museum for […]
Family Travel
Gas Tank Getaway: Autumn in Lake Geneva, WI
Lake Geneva is a charming little town for all seasons. The changing colors around the lake create a breathtaking backdrop for shopping, dinning out, bike riding, and much more. The painted ladies, quaint lake cottages, and mansions […]
MADE in Lake County
5 Steps To A Perfectly Styled Family Session {Guest Post}
Welcome to Locally Grown! Locally Grown introduces you to the people and stories behind Local Lake County businesses. Have you met Svetlana Kleandrova yet? Svetlana is the owner of Dot Dot Dot Photography. She is here […]
Uncategorized
Keep Kids Creative Week {2016}
Life is a little different for kids these days. All too often, free play time is eaten up by to-do lists, activities, and screen time. Free play is more than running around the backyard screaming–unbridled artistic […]