Fall
Corn Maze Fun In and Around Lake County
My family and I love to go to a corn maze every fall, and since moving to the Midwest, we’ve been pleasantly surprised at just how much you can do at a corn maze! Whether […]
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Fall
Lake County Pumpkin Tosses, Rolls, and Launches
So you hit the pumpkin patch, and you picked the perfect pumpkin (or several), and then you excitedly prepped them for your kids, who promptly ran off because Ewwww pumpkin guts are gross. Now it’s […]
Recipes
Best Apple Recipes for Fall
We’ve all been there, slowly scrolling through the Pinterest feed, mouth-watering as you search for the perfect recipe. Sometimes you win, and sometimes you lose. Anyone with some nice dishes and an iPhone can take […]
Beaches
Free Beaches in Lake County
There is nothing better than going swimming in the summertime, and there is nothing EVEN better than getting to go swimming for free. I mean, come on, we live in a county named after water, […]
Outdoor Play
Summer Fun: Backyard Camping
With this summer’s pandemic limiting travel opportunities for families, it’s the perfect time to experience the joys of camping. In fact, you don’t even have to leave the safety of your property to have a […]
Water Play
5 Places to Rent a Boat in Lake County
If you are like the vast majority, you don’t own a boat. But what do you do when you want to hit the open waters during the summer? Besides suck up to your neighbor/family member/minister […]
Preschools
Choosing the Right Preschool for Your Child
When it comes to choosing the right preschool for your little one, it is usually the shock of getting over the fact that they are actually old enough to go to preschool that comes first. […]
Farmers Market
Winter Farmers Markets in Lake County
Although the wind and cold are here, don’t let the crisp cool days leave you without fresh farm to table produce and artisan goods. Throughout Lake County (and beyond) there is a bounty of vendors […]
Fitness
Indoor Walking Tracks in Lake County
Between the snow, frigid temperatures, freezing rain, and mighty wind-gusts, it can become impossible to get outside for a nice walk or jog. If cabin fever is setting in, and you are needed a little […]
Christmas
Read, Do, Go! All Things Gingerbread House
Gingerbread houses are quintessentially Christmas, and like so many of our beloved Christmas traditions here in the U.S., they originated in Germany. Not all families partake in the tradition of building their own house, but we […]