All things local in the lake country, Waukesha, Southeastern Wisconsin area
We live in Wisconsin and experience all seasons. Rain, show, sunshine, sleet, you name it! Well, it doesn’t matter the weather when you can take the kids to a local indoor playground! There are so many to choose from in just a short drive! These are perfect for birthday parties, […]
Gosh, aren’t we lucky! The Lake Country (& surrounding) area offers so many options for families to find all the fun! We have all these gorgeous lakes, trails and hidden gems all over. No matter the season here in Wisconsin, you will be sure to find something to do! Keep […]
Hey neighbors! Looking for the best spots to trick-or-treat locally? Check out our LOCAL Trick-or-Treat Guide to find the friendliest streets, spookiest houses, and all the candy hotspots! Make this Halloween a memorable one. Don’t forget to share with fellow ghouls and goblins! #HalloweenInWI #LocalCandyCrawl Local business / community events: […]
On the HOT SEAT: Leanne Anthon, co-owner Pine Hill Farm Welcome to the lake country hot seat! We believe in supporting local, and being apart of our community. We cannot think of a better way to get to know the owners of local businesses, community leaders, makers and shakers than […]
On the HOT SEAT: Lauren Wieloch, founder Lake Country Littles Welcome to the lake country hot seat! We believe in supporting local, and being apart of our community. We cannot think of a better way to get to know the owners of local businesses, community leaders, makers and shakers than […]
On the HOT SEAT: Stephanie Ciatti, founder Babbling Babes LLC Welcome to the lake country hot seat! We believe in supporting local, and being apart of our community. We cannot think of a better way to get to know the owners of local businesses, community leaders, makers and shakers than […]
On the HOT SEAT: Kristen Pettigrew, owner Your Art Lesson Welcome to the lake country hot seat! We believe in supporting local, and being apart of our community. We cannot think of a better way to get to know the owners of local businesses, community leaders, makers and shakers than […]
On the HOT SEAT: Amy Wescott, owner Escape Reality Travel LLC Welcome to the lake country hot seat! We believe in supporting local, and being apart of our community. We cannot think of a better way to get to know the owners of local businesses, community leaders, makers and shakers […]
Swimming Beaches Come splash around! Waukesha County Park System has six beautiful swimming beach locations: • Fox Brook Park • Menomonee Park • Minooka Park • Mukwonago Park • Muskego Park • Naga-Waukee Park Beach Rules & FAQs Water Quality & Conditions High Roller Rentals Information Fox Brook Beach Dates and hours are pending weather […]
I don’t know if there is anything better than campfires, s’mores, hiking, sleeping in tents, exploring local trails and taking in all the local sights. Did you know the Waukesha County Park System has 4 campgrounds to choose from? Available April 1 – October 31 Waukesha County Parks offer both […]
Explore Our Park System Waukesha County Park System is an 8,500-acre, natural resources-based system with diverse landscapes, high-quality natural areas, a variety of trails, and beautiful lakes, ponds, and waterways. Please note that some parks and lake access sites require a daily permit or annual membership for access. Eble Park Indoor Ice Arena Eble Park Gardens […]
Connect with Your Community at your local farmers market “Wouldn’t you rather stroll amidst outdoor stalls of fresh produce on a sunny day than roll your cart around a grocery store with artificial lights and piped in music? Coming to the farmers market makes shopping a pleasure rather than a chore. […]
More than ever before, it’s important to support local businesses! Luckily, the lake country / southeast WI is full of locally run + small businesses who can help you knock out your gift list faster than elves on Christmas night! Imagine this: scroll this guide, save it to your phone, share the link, […]
Stain and Scoop is a diy studio and dessert parlor dedicated to providing jobs for people with disabilities. The unemployment rate for people with disabilities is over 80%, often because many businesses won’t give people with different abilities a chance, when they are in fact very able and valuable to […]
Have you seen all of the buzz around lake country about the Oconomowoc Duffy boats? Do you know what a duffy boat is? Well! Let me tell you, as we got to experience one with friends + family! First, what is a Duffy Boat and what to expect? Duffy Boats […]
View Over 30 Original Paintings by John Suess Through August 27, 2022 WAUWATOSA, WI– Beginning today, a collection of works by local artist and retired librarian, John Suess, will be on display in the rotunda on the second floor of the Frank L. Weyenberg Library in Mequon-Thiensville. Born and raised […]
Click each name/title to find out dates/times/further info for the 2022 season: Brookfield Farmer’s Market Delafield Farmer’s Market Dousman Farmer’s Market Mukwonago Area Farmer’s Market Oconomowoc Farmer’s Market Waukesha Farmer’s Market Pewaukee Farmer’s Market Okauchee Farmer’s Market The Lake Country Mom Approves! So mark your calendars and head out! We […]
The Lake Country Mom + JB Custom, Our Basement Project Let’s face it, we all have a room and/or space in our house that we would like to create or update. This past year with lots of time at home with the pandemic it turned into … you guessed it, home […]
Danelle and Kyle Miller purchased their farm in Watertown in 2018 and absolutely love it. Danelle grew up on a small hog farm in Illinois and Kyle’s grandparents had a dairy farm. Danelle knew from a young age that she wanted to pursue something agricultural. Over time that dream seemed […]
I don’t know about you, but life is crazy right now! The kids are at home, vacations are cancelled, maybe you are working from home or scrambling to find someone to watch the kiddos so you can go to work-for the rest of the school year! Gahhh! We are all on high alert for the unknown.
