Christmas
Musical Holidays {Holiday Concerts}
I will admit, I was playing Christmas music before Thanksgiving. I can’t help it, I love it and 4 weeks is just not enough time to take it all in. The holidays are a great […]
Ravinia
Farmers Market
Fall Farmers Market Update
The crisp air and the colorful leaves on the trees signal both the end of the summer farmers markets and the beginning of several fall markets in Lake County. If you hurry, you can catch the […]
Performances
Summer Children’s Theatre in Lake County {2017}
My oldest child, Cole, 19, has always been a “theatre kid.” I started taking him to the theatre when he was a toddler, and I’m happy that his love of theatre endured through high school […]
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 […]
Festivals
Little Lake County Guide to Fall Festivals presented by Animal Quest
Leaves crunching under feet the smell of pumpkin spice filling the air while German music plays in the background. It FALL and that means it’s times for pumpkin patches, apple orchards and festivals! So thrown […]
Outdoor Play
Family Stargazing in Lake County {2016}
“Look at the stars. It won’t fix the economy. It won’t stop wars. But it’s important. It helps you remember that you and your problems are both infinitesimally small and conversely that you area piece of […]
Holidays
Favorite Romantic Spots in Lake County
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and it has us thinking ROMANCE over here– moms and dads especially need a little romance in our lives! It can be hard to take a step out of the […]
Shop Local
12 Shops of Christmas {2015}: The Nail Shop & Spa {Highland Park}
Welcome to Little Lake County’s 12 Shops of Christmas! Each day for 12 days, we will feature a wonderful local retailer as a way of encouraging our community to shop local this holiday season. When […]
Summer
Stay up Late! Nighttime Activities for Kids in Lake County
Just because the sun goes down, doesn’t mean the fun has to stop for your littles! Summer time nights are when the real magic of summer happens. From late night swims and outdoor concerts to […]
Performances
Summer Children’s Theatre in Lake County
Summer is a great time to take a family outing and enjoy a children’s theater production. Lake County is home to some great local groups. Summer is also a great time to see some youth […]