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Mother’s Day Brunch Guide {2018}

April 3, 2018 Cindy Smith 0

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Picture this: you wake up peacefully without an alarm (clock or children), the birds are chirping, the sun is out, and the smell of fresh laundry fills the air (that you didn’t do). Then imagine […]

Savor the Holidays with Afternoon Tea in Lake County

November 28, 2017 Laura Otto 0

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When I was in college, I spent a year studying in Norwich, England, where I fell in love with its tea culture, especially during the holidays. There is nothing more satisfying than disconnecting from the […]

National Lighthouse Day: Lighthouses Near Lake County

July 20, 2017 Kari Wagner Hoban 0

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Did you know there is a Lighthouse Day? No, I am not lying. August 7 th is National Lighthouse Day! I AM NOT LYING. So in honor of National Lighthouse Day, I decided to find […]

Mother’s Day Brunch {2017}

April 11, 2017 Jessica Gebbink 0

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Imagine a day where food (that you didn’t have to prepare) is brought to you on a tray, your cup of coffee is constantly refilled, and someone does the dishes and cleans up the mess… […]

Christmas

Celebrate the Holidays with Afternoon Tea in Lake County

November 22, 2016 Laura Otto 0

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If your winter holidays are anything like mine, with each passing year it seems as if they sneak up on the calendar earlier, yet fly by faster. I’ve barely had time to tinsel – much […]

Festivals

Three Ways to Experience the Maker Movement with Kids

October 31, 2016 Jennifer Johnson 0

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The maker movement is an extension of the do-it-yourself movement. Encompassing tinkering, inventing, exploring and creating, the maker movement’s focus is on developing creative and innovative processes using raw materials and technology. Maker activities range […]

Little Lake County Guide to Fall Resale Events {2016}

August 16, 2016 Jessica Gebbink 0

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My children won’t stop growing! And the more my kids grow, it seems, the more they cost. I feel like every new season they need a new wardrobe. If you’re in the same boat (with […]

Holiday Theatre in Lake County

December 2, 2015 Melissa Haak 0

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In my mind there is nothing more magical then a live theatre performance. When you combine that with the glitter and splendor of the holiday… well in my book you have perfection. I’ve collected the […]

Performances

Fall Children’s Theater Guide presented by Deerfield Family Theater

October 29, 2015 Melissa Haak 0

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The Fall Guide to Children’s Theater in Lake County is presented by The Deerfield Family Theater‘s production of Mary Poppins, playing November 13-15 and 20-22 at the Caruso Auditorium. I have always loved theater and now […]

Worth the Trip: Little Beans Cafe Evanston

June 24, 2015 Melissa Haak 0

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I introduced you to a parent’s utopia, Little Beans Cafe, back in 2011. I wish (do you hear me universe?) that I could tell you one has opened in Lake County. Alas, I can’t but I […]