Indoor Sports
The Skate Room {Vernon Hills}
We are an active family — we like to get out and move. Active should not be confused with athletic, though, as roughly only fifty percent of my family considers themselves to be athletic. So […]
Indoor Sports
Bounce houses
Five Fun Places for Young Elementary-Age Kids
Your little ones aren’t so little anymore. There’s no more “T” in their clothing sizes and their favorite toys have suddenly become too babyish. Now that your child is in grade school, he or she doesn’t want […]
Birthday Parties
We’re in #BubbleTrouble at Bella’s Bouncies Skate on Grand {Fox Lake}
When Little Lake County throws a party, it’s got to blow your socks off. When your motto is “Local. Family. Fun.” you’ve got a reputation to uphold. That’s why when we needed ideas for our […]
Birthday Parties
Small Town Bowling in Lake County
There is just something about bowling that brings back childhood memories with my grandparents. The smoky lanes, dropping six-pound balls on the vinyl floor and the feeling of accomplishment-even if I only got a few […]
Birthday Parties
That’s a Wrap! Birthday Express presented by Bright Horizons
2016 marked our sixth year as a resource for Lake County parents, and we thank you for helping us to celebrate! With the help of our friends from Bright Horizons, we threw not one, but […]
Bowling
Little Lake County Birthday Express Stop #4 - Pinstripes {Northbrook}
Little Lake County turns six years old in 2016–We’re big kids now! In that time, we’ve learned a thing or two about throwing a birthday party…and we know it’s just no fun to celebrate alone. So we’re […]
Bounce houses
Rainy Day - Indoor Play for Toddlers
Stuck at home with a stir-crazy toddler or preschooler? Don’t let the rain get in your way! We’ve got the best places to play indoors for the little ones. Keep this list handy for whenever […]
Bowling
Bowling, Bocce, Bistro, Birthdays and More at Pinstripes! ~ #PintasticFun
To call Pinstripes a mere “bowling alley” seems sacrilege. Hey, I think bowling is great way to spend time with family and friends, but calling Pinstripes just a “bowling alley” is like calling Buckingham Palace […]
Bowling
Do it with Dad: Father’s Day Events & Activities
This weekend it’s time to celebrate dad! Whether your dad is an outdoors man or more of an arm chair quarterback there are lot’s of ways you can celebrate him by participating in his favorite activities. […]
Bowling
Strike out Cabin Fever with Pinstripes Kids Club
Winter in Chicago-land can feel never-ending. Especially with toddlers who have lots and lots of energy. I am always on the lookout for ways to entertain and blow off some energy that will not break […]