Holidays
Little Lake County Family Guide to St. Patrick’s Day
veryone is a little bit Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. However, you don’t have to travel to the city or step foot in an Irish bar this March to have some St. Patrick’s Day fun […]
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Special Needs
Special Needs Calendar - June 2018
We’ve rounded up this month’s events for families and children with special needs. Unless otherwise stated, all events require preregistration. See the event listings for more information and to register. June Events for Children with […]
Uncategorized
Why I Love Aldi — Tips for First-Time Shoppers
Our family loves Aldi and we are so lucky that here in Lake County we have nine locations to choose from. Recently, Aldi announced plans to spend $1.6 billion to enhance and renovate 1,300 stores, […]
Halloween
Halloween Events in Lake County {2017}
Halloween isn’t just about trick-or-treating. There are an entire month’s worth of family friendly events right here in Lake County to get everyone into the spooky spirit. Whether your kids are haunted house and scary […]
Halloween
MONSTROUS Guide to Trick-or-Treating in Lake County {2017}
One of the things I looked forward to the most about having kids was taking them trick-or-treating on Halloween. It is just so much fun to put on your costume and collect as much candy […]
LLC Events
Announcing: Mini & Me Playdate with Advocate Condell Medical Center - Friday August 25, 2017
Advocate Condell Medical Center is sponsoring this eventFrom squishy baby that you can take anywhere, to a waddling toddler that has opinions and wants to do things. All the things. All the time! If you’ve […]
Outdoor Play
Paddle Sporting in Lake County
It sounds completely dreamy to me: a beautiful warm day, a slight breeze in my hair, nature surrounding me with its sounds and sights, paddle in hand, and water beneath me. If it sounds just […]
Family Travel
Where to Take Out-of-Town Guests (besides Chicago!)
Got family or friends in town for the holidays? It always seems like the go-to is to escort them on a day trip to Chicago. But they’ve already been to the Willis Tower and just don’t feel like navigating […]
Birthday Parties
Where to Celebrate Baby’s First Birthday in Lake County
You have officially survived parenting for 365 days! You have lived off of only a few hours of sleep per night, and if you are anything like me, you have probably obtained Gold Level status at […]
Halloween
Halloween Events in Lake County {2016}
It’s fall!!! Do you know what that means? I can now eat apple cider donuts on a weekday and no one even bats an eye! October is pretty much a perfect month weather-wise for all […]