McHenry, IL With no school on Monday, we decided to take the day off work and head over to Stade’s Farm for our pumpkin farm fun. We went at the same time last year and the park wasn’t too busy. The weather could not have been more perfect for a day at the pumpkin patch….
Sturtevant, WI Most years we go apple picking at the height of Honeycrisp apple season. This year we didn’t have time in September with our busy schedule. We, however, thoroughly enjoyed picking apples at Apple Holler in the cooler weather in October. We took some time to enjoy the Farm Park when we first arrived….
Milwaukee, WI The boys had school off on a Friday so we decided to take a day trip to Milwaukee to visit Discovery World. This was our first time visiting the science and technology center and we were impressed with how interactive the exhibits were. Discovery World is located in downtown Milwaukee on beautiful Lake…
I am sharing the books I read during the third quarter of this year. I give two ratings, Recommend or Couldn’t Put Down. For a book to get a Recommend rating it had to be one I stayed engaged in and thoroughly enjoyed. A Couldn’t Put Down book rating is one I literally wanted to…
Gurnee, IL After going to Legoland in the Spring and realizing how much my children enjoyed rides I added Six Flags to our Summer bucket list. The amusement park is only twenty minutes away from our home so I knew we could easily make it a day visit. The second we walk through the doors…
Then. Now. Family of 5! We ended the day celebrating our anniversary with tacos and margaritas on the lake.
Grayslake, IL Living in Lake County for 8 years, how had I not been to the Lake County Fair? This year I am glad I made time to take the kids to their first fair experience. Our first stop was the Monster Trucks. We were able to meet the drivers and get close-up to the…
Bridgman, MI Weko Beach Campground was our first experience “camping” as a family of five. I say camping in quotes because we stayed in a basic one-room cabin, not a tent. The campground included access to beautiful Weko Beach located on Lake Michigan. The Weko Beachhouse gives you easily accessible bathrooms and the opportunity to…
Holland, MI Nelis’ Dutch Village was a place to experience a little bit of the Netherlands and an amusement park. Plus various hands-on experiences for the kids and adults. The vibe of the Dutch Village is laid back and fun. Learn about Dutch Culture You are given the option to try on dutch shoes! They…