All things local in the lake country, Waukesha, Southeastern Wisconsin area
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: Mel Andrews, Owner Mel Andrews Photography 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 […]
This Mother’s Day, celebrate you! Celebrate mom! Let’s think outside the box this year! The typical brunch is nice, but let’s add in a bit extra! We found some unique ideas for you to do. Bug & Goose Play Cafe / Self-Care Sunday Mother’s Day Special Open Play ••• […]
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 […]
On the HOT SEAT: Amber ULeda, Owner | Lead Photographer Amber ULeda Photography, 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, […]
43nd Annual Erin St. Patrick’s Day Parade The parade will be held on Friday, March 17th starting at 11 am, road closure around 10 am. The parade committee has decided to move the parade back to a previous route that the parade used for many years due to safety and […]
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. […]
We recently had friends + family in from out of town for the holidays. We were brainstorming ideas on how to show them a good time. We decided to see The Beach Boys in concert in downtown Milwaukee at The Riverside. Sounded like a merry time! But, we got […]
Imagine..watching the snow fall all cozied up with your friends or family, or on date night……under the stars with cocktails + hot food inside a sleek winter dome….we have rounded up some local options. Brookfield Dome Village Image via the Lowlands Group/ Cafe Hollander at the Corners Brookfield • […]
Christmas lights, jolly events, tree lightings + more- a festive roundup of things to do this holiday season, locally…. Waukesha Walk of Lights 2022 tree lighting, later walk + caroling, walk of lights, lighting ceremony 12.2.22 starts at 5:30 pm City of Delafield Tree Lighting 2022 caroling, cookies, hot cocoa, […]
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, […]
Hello! My name is Lauren, and I’m a mom of two under two in the Lake Country area. In an effort to continue building community in motherhood & do some of my favorite things like make memories with my kids, explore new places and old favorites with other moms and […]
It is our favorite time of year! “Witches cackle. Goblins growl. Spectres boo, And werewolves howl. Black cats hiss. Bats flap their wings. Mummies moan. The cold wind sings. Ogre’s roar. And crows, they caw. Vampires bahahahaha. Warlocks swish their moonlit capes. Loch Ness monsters churn the lake. Skeletons, they […]
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 […]
Let’s be honest, we all end up with clutter in our lives at one time or another. Even though the physical clutter is the easiest to see when it accumulates around your home, there are other kinds of clutter taking up space in our lives. This blog is going to […]
