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 […]
Metra
Family Travel
Lighthouse Tour -Lighthouses Near Lake County
Did you know there is a Lighthouse Day? No, I am not lying. August 7th is National Lighthouse Day! I AM NOT LYING. So in honor of National Lighthouse Day, I decided to find all […]
Family Travel
Five Kid-Friendly Stops on the Metra Union Pacific North Line
Back in March, I wrote a post about the best kid-friendly places along the Milwaukee North Metra Line and it was a huge hit with all of you. So I am back with some great […]
Uncategorized
Eight Fun Family Activities for Less than $30
What activities can a Lake County family of four find to do without breaking the bank? Believe it or not, you can see a movie, roller skate, swim, bowl or ride a go-kart. You can enjoy […]
Family Travel
Five Kid-Friendly Stops on the Milwaukee North Metra Line
When our girls were younger, we would take the Metra from Round Lake to Libertyville, walk around the downtown area and then eat at one of the many restaurants. We’d hop back on the train […]
Outdoor Play
25 Places to Go with an Early Riser
The age-old problem: what to do with the toddler who wakes up at 6:00 a.m. when nothing is open before 9:00 a.m.! Actually, there are (at least) 25 places to go with an early riser and toddlers […]
Outdoor Play
Playground Profile: Tooterville Park {Grayslake}
All aboard for a tooting good time at the Tooterville Park in Grayslake. Not only is it partly shaded, accessible for all ages and abilities, and is incredibly well kept, but it’s accessible by Metra […]
Trains
Ultimate Train Lovers Guide for Kids in Lake County
Kids love trains and we’ve compiled a list of where the Trains in Lake County are from playgrounds to museums, restaurants, and everywhere in between. […]
Where to Go
All Aboard! Train Travel with Kids
The last time gas prices hit $4.00 a gallon, I introduced my kids to a new concept: public transportation. One good thing about living near one of the largest (and best) major metro areas in the […]