Fall
Hayrides in Lake County
If you grew up in Lake County or anywhere in the midwest, chances are you’ve saddled up on a fun-filled hayride at some point! The smell of the hay, scratchy bales, the growl of the […]
pumpkin
Pumpkin Patches
Pumpkin Patches in Lake County {2018}
The Little Lake County pumpkin guide contains paid listings . In October, it is practically your civic duty to have a pumpkin outside of your home. Lots of places sell them, but is less fun […]
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 […]
Halloween
Halloween Events in Lake County {2016}
It’s fall!!! Do you know what that means? I can now eat apple cider donuts on a weekday and no one even bats an eye! October is pretty much a perfect month weather-wise for all […]
Fall
Pumpkin Drop Mundelein
First you grow a pumpkin in your garden or shop at the store or pick one out at a farm; it takes a while to pick out the perfect pumpkin. Then you plan out your […]
Recipes
Your New Favorite Pumpkin Recipe: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
‘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 […]
Recipes
Kids in the Kitchen with Girl and Her Kitchen: Pumpkin Cheesecake French Toast Roll Ups
Heather is a mom to three kids, who all love to cook! Together, they are the Kids in the Kitchen with Girl and Her Kitchen, creating food and recipes the whole family will love! I […]
Recipes
Kids in the Kitchen with Girl and Her Kitchen: The Perfect Pumpkin Muffin for Fall!
One of our favorite recipes are these easy, healthy, super tasty pumpkin muffins. You probably have most of the ingredients already in your pantry which would give you no excuse to not bake batches and batches of these all autumn long. […]
Recipes
Chef Erin Brew’s Sweet & Savory Pumpkin Seeds {Recipe}
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 {Recipes}
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. […]