Fall
Corn Maze Fun In and Around Lake County
My family and I love to go to a corn maze every fall, and since moving to the Midwest, we’ve been pleasantly surprised at just how much you can do at a corn maze! Whether […]
Woodstock
Berry Picking
Fall Berry Picking in and around Lake County
Fall isn’t just apple picking season; there are still berries left for enjoyment. We’ve checked out the farms, and these all feature fall raspberries. As with all U-pick farms, please be sure to call ahead […]
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 […]
Berry Picking
Strawberry and Berry Picking In Lake County
Editor’s note: updated to reflect current Phase 3 conditions. My kids can’t get enough of berries. For them, the only thing better than eating sweet strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries is picking them. We are very […]
Festivals
Winter Festivals in Lake County {2018}
Arctic temperatures, ice, and snow will soon be gracing us with its presence again here in Lake County. While I have always thought of this time of the year as just a time to stay […]
Restaurants
Top 20 Taco Eateries in Lake County
It was time. I needed to be coaxed out of my proverbial “taco” shell. You see, I’m spoiled in the way of tacos; I can find both authentic and gourmet tacos within a short distance […]
Little McHenry County
Little Reviews: Ethereal Confections {Woodstock}
They had me at chocolate. Well, not really. To be truthful, it was coffee. My husband and I were in search of a coffee fix after dropping our daughter off to pre-game practice in a […]
Playgrounds and Parks
Park Profile: Emricson Park (Woodstock)
If you are in McHenry County and looking for a playground with lots of variety, then stop by Emricson Park in Woodstock. You will find a variety of climbing structures and a plethora of slides […]
Apple Orchards
Little Reviews: All Seasons Orchard
An apple-picking newbie, the thought crossed my mind that I might be crazy for taking knee-and-thigh high children to an apple orchard for an afternoon of gleaning a few bags of ripe Galas; …a review of All Seasons Orchard in Woodstock. […]