Christmas
Dine with Santa in Lake County
Santa works hard, he needs to eat lots to fuel his journey around the world. Whether you would like to tell him how good you were this year over breakfast, lunch, dinner, or something like […]
Pinstripes
Indoor Play
Enormous List of Indoor Play Places in Lake County
This story contains affiliate links. When the weather turns frightful but your kids are still begging to do something fun, move the play inside! We’ve been creating and tweaking this ENOURMOUS list of Indoor Play Places […]
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Summer Weather Relief: Indoor Entertainment in Lake County
Summertime is much too short in Lake County, so when it’s nice outside you want your kids outdoors soaking up that Vitamin D. But we’re in the Midwest, so the weather doesn’t always cooperate. Too hot? […]
Uncategorized
Gluten-Free Pizza in Lake County
As the number of people with gluten-free lifestyles has increased, thankfully, so have the local gluten-free pizza offerings. I’ve rounded up a list of some of the popular options in Lake County. Be sure to check to […]
Birthday Parties
That’s a Wrap! Birthday Express presented by Bright Horizons
2016 marked our sixth year as a resource for Lake County parents, and we thank you for helping us to celebrate! With the help of our friends from Bright Horizons, we threw not one, but […]
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Fan Favorites: Best Brunch in Lake County
In my pre-kid days. brunch meant sleeping in on a Saturday or Sunday and going out for a gluttonous, marathon breakfast at lunchtime, complete with libations. These days, with kids, that scenario looks a lot […]
Bowling
Little Lake County Birthday Express Stop #4 – Pinstripes {Northbrook}
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 […]
Birthday Parties
All Aboard The Little Lake County Birthday Express presented by Bright Horizons
Our final playdate is this morning, Friday, April 8th at Blue Sky Yoga! Join us! 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 […]
Valentines
Date Night Adventures
Change up your date night! Loralie has some date night adventures that will make y our dinner and a movie less appealing. […]
Bowling
Strike out Cabin Fever with Pinstripes Kids Club
Winter in Chicago-land can feel never-ending. Especially with toddlers who have lots and lots of energy. I am always on the lookout for ways to entertain and blow off some energy that will not break […]