Dining Lake County
Big Cups, The Latte Cafe and Bakery
We tried the Big Cups at The Latte Café and Bakery, these massive desserts are something you have to try! […]
Birthday
Birthday Parties
Virtual Birthday Parties for Lake County Kids
We are all giving up a lot during the COVID-19 social distancing, it can feel hard and heavy for many of us. For children, especially our youngest ones, canceled birthday parties can feel like the […]
Birthday Parties
Pinterest Perfect Parties at Mundelein Parks & Recreation
I have four children with spring birthdays, so parties and all that come with it can be overwhelming. Several kids ago I threw Pinterest Perfect Parties. These days I’m lucky to order a cake and […]
Birthday Parties
Presenting The 2018 Little Lake County Birthday Party Guide
We know you turn to us for entertaining activities with your kids, but who do you turn to for the most important day of all in a child’s universe–their BIRTHDAY?!? Why you go to whom you always trust […]
Birthday Parties
Farm Birthday Parties In or Around Lake County
Back in ye olden days, parents had parties at McDonald’s or something called HOME. But with each generation, we “evolve” (I still love a good old-fashioned birthday party at home). But if you love party […]
Winter
101 Things to Do This Winter in Lake County
I said I would never write another one of these lists last winter. Then I signed up for the summer edition. No one forced me to, I did it voluntarily. Then I joked on Facebook […]
Birthday Parties
Birthday Party: Hands-Off Hosting with Goldfish Swim School {Mundelein}
Goldfish Swim School Mundelein is a Little Lake County Partner. This story is part of a promotional exchange. My youngest was born the week of Thanksgiving and I’ve struggled to juggle her birthday and the […]
Birthday Parties
New and Improved Parties At Yu Kids Island {Vernon Hills}
My son’s birthday is in July. Every year I try and schedule an outside birthday party for him and every year, so far, it either rains or is 110 degrees that day. This year I […]
LLC Events
Little Lake County Birthday Express Stop #1 – YuKids Island
Little Lake County turns six years old in 2016–We’re big kids now! In that time, we’ve learned a thing or two about throwing a birthday party…and we know it’s just no fun to celebrate alone. So we’re […]
MADE in Lake County
Locally Grown: My Little Coconuts in Waukegan
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 Ninoshka Lopez. Nino is the owner of My […]