Articles by Jennifer Johnson

About Jennifer Johnson

Jennifer is mom to a teenage boy and a tween girl, and spends her time changing radio stations in her minivan while driving to band concerts, learning new texting lingo and keeping track of the latest trends in electronics and hairstyles. Jennifer spends any free time she can find trying to stay organized, testing out new recipes that everyone might eat, reading, crafting or trying to beat her own best score in SpellTower. She also serves as a managing editor at Little Lake County.

Christmas

Christkindlmarket {Naperville, Chicago, and The Park at Wrigley}

November 17, 2018 Jennifer Johnson 0

Editor’s note: This was originally published in 2017 and has been updated to reflect the current dates. Think you need to travel all the way to Germany to experience the festivities of a Christkindlmarket? Guess […]

Little Reviews: The Safe + Fair Food Company {Chicago}

September 11, 2018 Jennifer Johnson 0

If you search near and far for tasty, nut-free cookies, snacks, mixes, and meals, you’ll be delighted to learn about The Safe + Fair Food Company and its line of products. This Chicago-based company produces […]

Date Nights

New Business Alert: Board & Brush Creative Studio {Libertyville}

June 13, 2018 Jennifer Johnson 0

Farmhouse chic is still trending strong in home decorating. It seems like everyone is filling their walls with personalized, wooden signs with themes and sayings they love. Read on for a look inside the newest […]

Loverly Cottage {Lake Bluff}

April 23, 2018 Jennifer Johnson 0

MADE is a paid partnership with Little Lake County. Welcome to MADE in Lake County! MADE introduces you to the people and stories behind local Lake County businesses. This month we have gotten to know […]

Summer

Taste Buds Kitchen Summer Cooking Camps for Kids {Bannockburn}

April 9, 2018 Jennifer Johnson 0

Taste Buds Kitchen is a Little Lake County partner. Give your kids the hands-on, culinary adventure of their dreams this summer at Taste Buds Kitchen in Bannockburn. Your pint-sized chef or budding baker will delight […]

Juliet Abeille of Loverly Cottage {Lake Bluff}

April 2, 2018 Jennifer Johnson 2

MADE is a paid partnership with Little Lake County. Welcome to MADE in Lake County! MADE introduces you to the people and stories behind local Lake County businesses. Today it is our pleasure to introduce you to […]

Easter

Easter Brunch in Lake County {2018}

March 6, 2018 Jennifer Johnson 0

The eggs have been dyed, hidden, and rolled or gathered. The Easter baskets have been stocked, hidden, found and dismantled. Everyone is (finally) in their Easter finery. Photos have been taken. The family is together…and everyone’s hungry. If the […]

Lake County Restaurant Week 2018

February 27, 2018 Jennifer Johnson 0

Put down the hot mitts and put away the pots and pans. There’s no need to dirty the dishes during the first week in March in Lake County. Grab a pen and mark your calendars […]

Indoor Play

Escape Rooms: Engage Your Family’s Problem-Solving Skills

February 15, 2018 Jennifer Johnson 0

You may not be able to escape the constantly changing weather in the midwest, but you can band together as a family or with friends and attempt an escape room challenge any time of the […]

Mega List of Indoor Play Places {2018}

January 17, 2018 Jennifer Johnson 2

Looking for something fun to do with the kids and family indoors but not in your house? Then this is the list for you, and it includes activities for kids of all ages. Whether your […]