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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
- Aug 30, 2023
- 5 min
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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Sofia George
- Jun 21, 2023
- 2 min
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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Sofia George
- May 24, 2023
- 3 min
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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Sofia George
- Jan 20, 2023
- 4 min
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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Sofia George
- Nov 24, 2022
- 4 min
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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Sofia George
- Nov 21, 2022
- 5 min
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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Sofia George
- Jun 30, 2022
- 3 min
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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Sofia George
- Jun 26, 2022
- 4 min
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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Sofia George
- Dec 6, 2021
- 2 min
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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Sofia George
- Nov 19, 2021
- 6 min
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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Sofia George
- Oct 21, 2021
- 6 min
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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Sofia George
- Oct 14, 2021
- 5 min
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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Sofia George
- Sep 27, 2021
- 0 min
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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Sofia George
- Sep 22, 2021
- 3 min
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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Sofia George
- Sep 15, 2021
- 2 min
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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Sofia George
- Aug 23, 2021
- 4 min
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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Sofia George
- Jul 11, 2021
- 2 min
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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Sofia George
- Jul 8, 2021
- 3 min
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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