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Where to donate School Supplies in Lake County - 2018

August 6, 2018 Melissa Haak 2

If you are reading this, you are probably able to provide all the supplies your child needs for school. However, many families in our area cannot provide some or any of the supplies their children […]

Where to Find Boots for Kids in Lake County

September 19, 2017 Kari Wagner Hoban 0

It’s that time of year again: cozy sweatshirts, bonfires, blankets and boots! Can you smell the crisp air? The leaves burning? Caramel apples??? Can you smell caramel apples really? Maybe not. Anyway, I am not […]

Little Reviews: Beckmann Backpacks

August 18, 2017 Melissa Haak 1

I am kind of a particular when it comes to my kids backpacks. For one, I am, in my kids’ words, no fun at all. There are no characters on their backpacks because I require […]

Back-to-School Bargains at Gurnee Mills

August 17, 2017 Alli 0

Back-to-school shopping was always such a special time for my mom and I, after a busy summer we’d peruse Gurnee Mills while grabbing shoes, a few outfits and lunch. As an overwhelmed mom with kids […]

Resale Race: Cedar Chest Thrift Shop vs. Green Kids Resale

August 14, 2017 Alli 0

Back-to-School shopping doesn’t have to cost a small fortune and you don’t have to run all over Lake County to get the best deals. We’re so excited to invite you to join us for our […]

Back-to-School: Supplies You Didn’t Know You Needed

August 9, 2017 Kari Alford 0

Let’s talk about school supplies. If you’re lucky enough to have a school that allows you to write a check and have your child’s supplies delivered to their desk, you may think you have it […]

Back-to-School Shopping Can Be Fun!

August 8, 2017 Melissa Haak 0

I almost hate to admit this but as a tween and teen, I was a total and complete mall rat. We hung out at the mall all the time, trying on clothes and meeting friends. […]

All American Breakfast Month: Quick and Easy Breakfasts for Busy Moms

September 13, 2016 Heather 0

School is back in session, and quick and easy meal ideas are on my mind. I like to have plenty of things on hand for healthy breakfasts and lunches for the kids that don’t take a […]

Friday Night Lights: High School Football in Lake County

September 9, 2016 Kari Wagner Hoban 0

When I was a little girl, my dad and my uncle once took me to a Friday night high school football game. To this day, some 40 years later, I can still remember the smells […]

Back-to-School Books to Help Ease Your Anxious Child

August 25, 2016 Laura Otto 0

After a long summer at home, the thought of going to school can fill kids with anxiety. Will they like their new teacher? Will they fit in? Will school be too hard? Who will they […]