Fall
Hayrides in Lake County
Introduce your kids to this fun fall tradition, Hayrides Lake County. There’s a hayride location perfect for everyone, from woods to farms and in between. […]
pumpkin
Pumpkin Patches
Pumpkin Patches in Lake County
In Fall, it is practically your civic duty to have a pumpkin outside of your home. Lots of places sell them, but it’s less fun to grab one at the grocery store when you can […]
Halloween
The Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival: Tips for the Best Visit Ever {2016}
The 7th Annual Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival will take place on October 7 – 9, 2016! Since this is one of my family’s favorite fall activities, I can’t wait to share our best tips for enjoying the […]
Fall
Little Reviews: Pumpkin Drop Mundelein
When Halloween is over what do you do with the pumpkin? Cheryl tells us how much fun the Mundelein Pumpkin Drop is. […]
Recipes
Four (easy) Pumpkin Desserts to try this Fall
‘Tis the season for pumpkin everything! Once school starts, the temperature drops just a bit, and we have a few grey days; I instantly crave pumpkin. To be honest, though, I cook with pumpkin all year […]
Kids in the Kitchen
Kids in the Kitchen with Girl and Her Kitchen: Pumpkin Cheesecake French Toast Roll-Ups
I am sure you have already judged this recipe by the title: Pumpkin Cheesecake French Toast Roll-Ups Jump to the Recipe I can just see it now. You are probably thinking one or more of […]
Recipes
Chef Erin Brew’s Sweet & Savory Pumpkin Seeds
What do you do with all the seeds inside the pumpkins your kids carve? Why not treat this new take on your classic roasted pumpkins seeds. A healthy treat that’s the perfect antidote to all […]
Recipes
Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
Autumn is the absolute favorite time of year in our family, and I can’t wait until the first cool breeze signals it’s time to get out my slow cooker and all my pumpkin and apple recipes. […]