Halloween
Tween Beat: Halloween fun for Bigger Kids
The kids are past the stage that they want to go door to door with mom and dad, but they still want to dress up and get treats! We’ve got you covered. Drop them at […]
tweens
Easter
Guide to Easter Events in Lake County
Springtime brings more than just wonderfully warm weather, it also brings Easter and all of the fun activities that go along with it. There is something for everyone to enjoy during this time of the […]
Playgrounds and Parks
Playground Profile: Longmeadow Park
Some of my favorite parks are hidden gems tucked away in quiet neighborhoods. They are just as big and fancy as some of the better-known parks, with considerably less traffic. Hidden in the Longmeadow subdivision […]
Libraries
May the Fourth Be With You Day 2018
“May the 4th be with you” is a phrase that you often hear exchanged by Star Wars fans nationwide. While that phrase originally started by fans trying to make a pun, that date now has […]
Gift Guides
Gifts for Tweens and Teens #LLCGiftGuide
This story contains affiliate links The holidays are here and if your gift list is longer than Santa’s, we’re here to help. The 2017 LLC Gift Guides will help you find the best gifts for […]
Indoor Play
6 Fun Places for Tweens in Lake County
Read in Grumpy Old Man Voice: In my day, we called them preteens or teeny-boppers. In 2017 we call them “Tweens,” juveniles in that dubious phase of life where they’re not quite old enough to be a […]
Playgrounds and Parks
Tween Beat: Skate Parks Lake County {2017}
Do you realize that Tony Hawk turns 49 this year? Back in the day, we didn’t have the X-Games, so we’d gather in parking lots to watch our friends perform ollies, kickflips, and 360’s. Skate […]
Indoor Play
Little Reviews: Bella’s Bouncies Skate on Grand
This story is part of a paid partnership with Little Lake County. Roller blades were all the rage when I was a kid, and I love watching them make a comeback! What I wasn’t prepared […]
Fan Favorites
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? […]
Indoor Play
Behind the Wheel at WhirlyBall
Come with us behind the wheel and find out what it’s like at WhirlyBall Vernon Hills. We played WhirlyBall, Laser tag, and ate! Learn more: […]