Cindy Smith, Author at Little Lake County

Holiday Movies in Theaters

November 29, 2018 Cindy Smith 0

This story contains affiliate links. As much as I love curling up on the couch with a fire to watch Christmas Vacation (for the 527th time), there’s nothing quite like watching a favorite holiday classic on […]

Where to go Sledding in Lake County

November 25, 2018 Cindy Smith 0

Let’s get real. Snow, whether it’s the first flakes or the 12th storm of the season, is beyond magical for most kids. But for most of us adults, the magic quickly dissipates when we have […]

Christmas

Chop your Perfect Tree - Christmas Tree Farms in Lake County

November 23, 2018 Cindy Smith 0

It’s time to get into the holiday spirit! So pile your kids into the family station wagon, sing Deck the Halls at the top of your lungs, and head into the country to a Lake County Christmas […]

Little Reviews: City Barbeque at Mellody Farms (Vernon Hills)

November 20, 2018 Cindy Smith 0

I’ve lived in the Chicago area most of my life, minus my college years and the three years I lived in Dublin, OH (a suburb of Columbus). While there are many things I love and […]

Halloween

Halloween Candy Buy-Back

October 16, 2018 Cindy Smith 2

Trick-or-treating is an annual highlight for many kids-the fun of dressing up, the thrill of going door-to-door, the sweet taste of the candy loot. Without a doubt, all this fun typically leads to an intense sugar […]

Hayrides in Lake County

October 11, 2018 Cindy Smith 0

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 and scratchiness of the hay, the growl of […]

Insiders Guide to Lunch in the Park {Libertyville}

August 10, 2018 Cindy Smith 1

Lunch in the Park Libertyville has been a summer tradition in downtown Cook Park for over 25 years. Picture the song “Saturday in the Park” by Chicago, only it’s Friday, in Libertyville. There are people […]

Little Reviews

Little Reviews: My Flavor It! Place {Libertyville}

July 31, 2018 Cindy Smith 0

Summertime, and the living is easy… especially when there’s a new ice cream spot in town! Recently I had the “rough” task of trying out the newest location of My Flavor It! Place in Libertyville. […]

Summer

Cruise Nights and Car Shows {2018}

July 16, 2018 Cindy Smith 0

If you read my cruise nights and car shows article from 2017, you might recall I have a love of old cars. I was lucky enough to have a cool dad who taught me and then […]

Movies

Summer Outdoor Movies {2018}

May 31, 2018 Cindy Smith 0

After the winter that never wants to end, it’s hard to imagine being outside for more than 15 minutes, let alone watching a movie outside! But if all goes as planned, summer should arrive in […]