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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...
Sofia George
Jun 173 min read
Birthday Party Blues
Why I'm against birthday parties, and what I prefer to do instead. It was recently "birthday season" in our house. My husband and three...
Sofia George
Aug 20, 20242 min read
Mom Guilt Towards My Healthy Child
Why am I experiencing "mom guilt" for my seemingly normal child? All moms have feelings of guilt of various degrees for different...
Sofia George
Nov 10, 20232 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!...
Sofia George
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...
Sofia George
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
Sofia George
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...
Sofia George
May 24, 20233 min read
The Biggest Lesson I Learned Having an Autistic Child
What Having an Autistic Child Has Taught Me April is Autism Awareness/Acceptance Month! In honor of Autism Awareness and Acceptance...
Sofia George
Apr 25, 20232 min read
Living with Mom Guilt
What is it? And How to Cope with It. For years I had been fortunate enough to work from home. As a mom to little ones, it had its...
Sofia George
Apr 5, 20233 min read
Our Experience Being Stationed in Yokosuka Japan
We lived in Japan from about 2012 to 2015. Our experience was prior to kids and COVID-19. I cannot speak to what things may be like...
Sofia George
Feb 26, 20237 min read
Why I Blog Instead of Vlog
Benefits I Find as a Parent Blogging Instead of Vlogging There are so many different platforms out there to share ideas and stories on....
Sofia George
Jan 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...
Sofia George
Jan 20, 20234 min read
The Great Santa Debate
When should you tell your kids the truth about Santa Claus? Santa vs. No Santa Back when we were expecting our first seven years ago, I...
Sofia George
Dec 22, 20223 min read
My Take On Gentle Parenting
And Why This Trendy Term "Gentle Parenting" Should Stay Language, lingo, slang- words seem to always evolve with each new generation. I'm...
Sofia George
Dec 2, 20223 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.
Sofia George
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...
Sofia George
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
Sofia George
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!
Sofia George
Jun 26, 20224 min read
Mother's Day 2022
Some might see this post or other things I've posted and think, "Wow, she has it together." And that honestly can't feel further from the tr
Sofia George
May 8, 20222 min read
Keeping the Holiday Magic Alive
Any other "Easter Bunnies" up late tonight? 🐰
Another holiday's eve and I'm up late while the babies are asleep. With everything that happ
Sofia George
Apr 16, 20221 min read
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