Christmas
Visiting Santa at Bass Pro Shops
Two years ago, I discovered that we could visit Santa at Bass Pro Shops (at Gurnee Mills Shopping Center), and it changed my life. Not only is their Santa’s wonderland set up great for photos […]
Articles by Jessica
Classes
MADE in Lake County: Lake County Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Welcome to MADE in Lake County! MADE introduces you to the people and stories behind local Lake County businesses. This month we’ve gotten to know Carlos Archilla owner of Lake County Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Today we are going to […]
MADE in Lake County
MADE in Lake County: Carlos Achila
Carlos and his wife started Lake County Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu because of a shared passion for jiu-jitsu and the positive influence it had on their lives. Through a lot of hard work and trying to get […]
Libraries
Beyond the Books: A Look Inside the Fox Lake District Library
LLC Loves libraries! In celebration of National Library Week we’re giving you a look inside some of our favorite libraries. Going beyond the books to the amenities, programs, and features that make them our favorite […]
Bookshelf
Little Reviews: The Anthropology of Childhood {Cambridge University Press}
This story contains affiliate links It has certainly been far too long since I have had a chance to read anything besides the picture books I read to my kindergartner each night. At last I […]
Parenting
Apps to Slow the “Summer Slide”
Sometimes it feels that my daughter is glued to the iPad, but I have to admit that there are some fantastic apps out there that have really helped her gain valuable skills. She thinks she […]
Libraries
Beyond the Books: A Look Inside the Lake Villa District Library
LLC Loves libraries! In celebration of National Library Week we’re giving you a look inside some of our favorite libraries. Going beyond the books to the amenities, programs, and features that make them our favorite […]
Free
Cool Beans at the Jelly Belly Center and Tour {Pleasant Prairie, WI}
I recently took my daughter to the Jelly Belly Center and Tour to get some sweet treats and also to ride the Jelly Belly Train. It’s just a short hop across the border into Pleasant Prairie, […]
Free
Early Learning Center Opens at Waukegan Public Library
I recently had the opportunity to visit the new Early Learning Center at the Waukegan Public Library, and was I ever glad we went! Some of my preschooler’s favorite places include the library, children’s museums and play […]
Classes
Preschool Ballet at Dancenter North {Libertyville}
Is there a little dancer in your life that is eager to venture into the dance world? A great place to get started is Dancenter North in Libertyville. Located right in downtown Libertyville, this dance school […]