All things local in the lake country, Waukesha, Southeastern Wisconsin area
DIY Homemade Lip Balm Ever wonder how to make lip balm? It has been a favorite family pastime in our home! My daughter has been loving making her own lip balm, and has even created a line of lip balm, called Smooch Lip Balm. We would love to show you […]
Open Productions to debut re:Craft and Relic, Milwaukee’s Premier Marketplace for all things vintage, up-cycled, antique, handcrafted, reclaimed & more.
Brookfield Village Presents 3rd Annual Art and Spirit Crawl on Friday, Oct. 23, 4:00 – 9:00 pm
Setting Up Your Backyard for an Awesome Summer By Jane Blanchard (Guest Post) You may already have the requisite grill, patio furniture, and freshly mowed lawn for your traditional summer gatherings. But there’s a big difference between fun and still-talking-about-it-a-year-later fun. Thankfully, there are a few simple hacks that will […]
Highway 18 Outdoor Theatre will be opening for the 2015 season on Friday, April 24th, 2015! Summer is almost here! Drive-In Theatres provide a romantic and nostalgic alternative under the stars; have the largest movie screens; snack bar menus (in contrast to over-priced lobby candy and soda); usually -two, sometimes three movies […]
Are you sick of the same old selection of frames from every typical big box store you visit? ME TOO!!
Christmas cookies! Tons of them. Sprinkles, frostings, nuts, chocolate chips, and peppermint, oh my! Each year all of the girls in my family on my mom’s side get together right before Christmas adorned in
I love fall. Everything about it. The colors, the smells, the happiness it brings.
Are you looking for some fall-inspired crafts for your kids? Well, here you go!
As the colder weather sets in, boredem may set in as the daylight is shortened.
From Craft Nights to Dinner & a Movie Loft 24 has so much going on for you to enjoy! Honestly, Loft 24 in downtown Oconomowoc is one of the most unique places in the lake country area, truly an experience just being there. Not only do they offer rental space, but […]
I remember back to my childhood making forts with my brother and sister like it was just yesterday. Grabbing out piles of blankets and draping them over chairs. We would get inside, bring flashlights, bring in snacks and sit inside a talk and laugh for hours. It was our little […]
Oconomowoc Winter Farmers Market The 2013/2014 Oconomowoc Winter Farmers Market is brought to you as a partnership between the Oconomowoc Chamber of Commerce and Greener Oconomowoc. I have been to the Oconomowoc Indoor Winter Farmers Market a few times this season. Every single time I am so impressed. I always […]
Free Christmas Printables I have a passion for the homemade, the creative design of myself and others. I am not only a writer of this blog, but I also hold a degree in graphic design. I create artwork for my house, my daughter’s room, cards and more! This season I […]
Top 5 Pine Cone Turkey Crafts Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Here are some DIY turkey crafts I have done before. Start with a pine cone you find and the rest is magic! Have fun! 1. A Cute & sassy turkey made by learn create love. 2. A […]
DIY Fall Decor So, I am pretty sure I got all my obsessive love for holidays from my mom. She goes all out when it’s time to decorate and always comes up with the best ideas for decorations and crafts. Over the weekend her and I worked on some tags […]
DIY Paint: A rainy day calls for a crafty day! That is just what my daughter and I did today. We made DIY paint! (Do it yourself-paint) It was super simple and fun to use. Best part is that is uses ingredients right from your kitchen. So this DIY paint […]
Mason Jar Lemonade Recipe It still summer! Don’t be fooled, it’s August yet! End it right with a sweet, refreshing jar of fresh-squeezed lemonade. I have posted this amazing homemade lemonade recipe. Make it fun, and serve in a Mason jar. You can find them at any large retailer, grocery […]
The Uh-Oh! Box- Creative Parenting How many times day do you tell or yell at your child to put something away? A few, a dozen, a ton? I know with my eight-year old daughter I am constantly reminding her to pick-up her things or put something away after use. I […]
Boredom Busters (Summer Edition)-The Lake Country Mom Summer can be long and tiring on both the child and the parent. Here are so go-to boredom busters for summer we came up with. Get WET! Whether it’s in the pool, a kiddie pool, a bucket of water (laundry basket), a squirt […]
