Concerts
Instill a Love of Music at Local Venues
When my oldest son was two, his favorite song was “Psycho Killer” by the Talking Heads. He loved the bass and would nod his head along to the beat while “playing” his Elmo guitar. I […]
Articles by Laura Otto
Performances
Winter Children’s Theatre Performances in Lake County
When my son was two, we took him to see his first live theatrical performance: A Charlie Brown Christmas. I was a little nervous about whether he would make it through the entire hour-long performance. […]
Valentines
Creative Classroom Valentine’s Day Party Ideas
My daughter is in first grade this year, and surprisingly, no one volunteered to be the designated room parent. So when the PTO president asked if I would be willing to take on this role, […]
New Years Eve
Kid-Friendly New Year’s Eve Events {2016}
Break out the sparkling grape juice, noisemakers and confetti – New Year’s Eve is right around the corner! If keeping the kiddos up until midnight is a recipe for disaster, consider ringing in the New […]
Family Travel
Five Fun Columbus Day Weekend Getaways
Columbus Day is an underrated holiday. No one seems to remember when it is (the second Monday in October–this year, October 10), and although we know it commemorates Christopher Columbus’ arrival to the Americas in 1942, […]
MADE in Lake County
Locally Grown: Dot Dot Dot Photography
Welcome to Locally Grown! Locally Grown introduces you to the people and stories behind local Lake County businesses. Have you met this month’s featured business owner, Svetlana Kleandrova, yet? Svetlana is the owner of Dot Dot Dot […]
Fall
10 Creative Ways to Use Up Those Apples
It’s fall–the leaves are turning lovely shades of amber, rose and gold; the crisp air smells of bonfires; and you’ve completed one of your favorite fall activities: apple picking. Your fridge is full of the […]
MADE in Lake County
Locally Grown: Svetlana Kleandrova of Dot Dot Dot Photography
Welcome to Locally Grown! Locally Grown introduces you to the people and stories behind local Lake County businesses. Today it is our pleasure to introduce you to Svetlana Kleandrova, owner of Dot Dot Dot Photography, which […]
Back to School
Back-to-School Books to Help Ease Your Anxious Child
After a long summer at home, the thought of going to school can fill kids with anxiety. Will they like their new teacher? Will they fit in? Will school be too hard? Who will they […]
Indoor Play
Your Summer Paradise: Yu Kids Island in Vernon Hills
It’s 10:00 a.m., and it’s already sweltering outside. The kids are complaining that it’s too hot to play outside, yet they are already bouncing off the walls. You know that if you don’t act fast, […]