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Visiting Six Flags, Great America

If you find yourself in the Chicagoland area, this amusement park is a fun family outing. 1 Great America Pkwy, Gurnee, IL 60031 Six...

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Jun 173 min read

Our Favorite Fall Events in Lake County, Illinois

It's September! The leaves have begun changing in the area, and Mother Nature is already putting on a gorgeous color spectacle this year!...

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Sep 5, 20233 min read

Visiting the DC Area with Kids

These are some of our favorite places to visit in Northern Virginia and the Washington DC area that are family-friendly. If you've ever...

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Aug 30, 20235 min read

Our Favorite Lakefront Beaches in Lake County, Illinois

The Northeastern area of Illinois (that we have been blessed to live in the last few years), has some of the most gorgeous, and swimmable la

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Jun 21, 20232 min read

Visiting the Volo Museum with Kids

CARS, PLANES, TRAINS, DINOSAURS...AND MORE! This spot is every little boy's DREAM! Really anyone's that likes to check out antiques and...

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May 24, 20233 min read

Visiting the Kohl Children's Museum

This was our experience at this awesome children's museum in Chicagoland. Last weekend was a gloomy, drizzly, Chicago winter day. Too...

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Jan 20, 20234 min read

Visiting Cape May County With Kids

Nestled on the Southern coast of New Jersey are the lovely beach towns of Cape May, Stone Harbor, Wildwood, and Avalon.

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Nov 24, 20224 min read

Winter Outings for Kids in Lake County, Illinois

With winter setting in, I'm sure we parents are occasionally scrambling to find things to do to keep the kids entertained on the weekends...

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Nov 21, 20225 min read

Free Splash Pads in Lake County Illinois

Lake County, Illinois is home to free splash pads! There are a couple that charge a small to moderate fee

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Jun 30, 20223 min read

Visiting Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

It's a hotel with a log cabin feel, waterpark, arcade, and resturants all on-site!

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Jun 26, 20224 min read

Visiting the Home Alone House

Just north of the city of Chicago is the famous house used in the making of the Christmas movie classic, Home Alone.

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Dec 6, 20212 min read

Indoor Play Areas in Lake County, Illinois

As the weather turns colder and winter sets in, I know we as parents are trying to come up with ideas to keep our little ones...

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Nov 19, 20216 min read

How to Successfully Road Trip with Babies

Planning, packing, and actually completing a trip with babies can be a challenge. But here are some tips to make the journey a positive...

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Oct 21, 20216 min read

Voyaging on the Cape May-Lewes Ferry

There we were on the last leg of our recent road trip to see family- or as we nick-named it, "The George Family Tour". In just a few...

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Oct 14, 20215 min read

Visiting the Wildwood Boardwalk

Almost every year we try to take a family road trip to the southern tip of New Jersey, as my husband has family in that area. When there,...

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Sep 27, 20210 min read

Legoland Discovery Center Chicago Review

If you have a kid that is Lego obsessed, and you're in the Chicago area, this is definitely a place you will want to visit. It's not as...

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Sep 22, 20213 min read

Our Review of Lambs Farm

And why it should be your next stop in Lake County If you live in Lake County, Illinois or happen to be passing through, this is a must...

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Sep 15, 20212 min read

Top 5 Favorite and Free Family Outings in Lake County Illinois

1. Illinois Beach State Park Although it's not an ocean, it certainly looks as if it could be. Lake Michigan is breathtakingly beautiful...

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Aug 23, 20214 min read

5 Best Stroller Friendly Trails in San Diego

Here are some of our favorite, beautiful, and wonderfully paved paths for strollers or others still needing wheels. If you live or find...

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Jul 11, 20212 min read

Tips for Hiking With a Baby

I fell in love hiking a few years before I had my oldest. After I had him, I wanted to hit the trail again, but I was scared about doing...

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Jul 8, 20213 min read

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