All things local in the lake country, Waukesha, Southeastern Wisconsin area
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 • […]
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, […]
Oh by gosh, by golly! It’s time for mistletoe and holly… Our much anticipated 7th edition of the Lake Country Holiday Shopping + Gift Guide for 2021 is finally here! It’s our favorite feature all year long. We are the luckiest to live in the beautiful lake country area, what’s […]
Real life: When I started The Lake Country Mom, I had NO IDEA what I was doing. I just started from scratch, I read, I watched videos, I started to write and share. I learned a lot. I messed up a lot. I created a lot. I have had huge successes and major fails.
Did you know that you can enjoy all the fun at Great Wolf Lodge without spending the night?! Neither did I! That is until Great Wolf Lodge reached out to us & invited us to come spend the day there. Families can actually buy day passes & enjoy the indoor […]
DAY OUT WITH THOMAS™: THE STEAM TEAM TOUR 2019 IS PULLING INTO THE NATIONAL RAILROAD MUSEUM® FOR THOMAS & FRIENDS’ BIGGEST YEAR YET! THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE™ TO VISIT GREEN BAY, WIS., JUNE 12, 2019 THROUGH JUNE 16, 2019 ‘ALL ABOARD FOR SCHOOL SUPPLIES DRIVE’ INVITES ATTENDEES TO DONATE SCHOOL […]
Hartland now has a mobile app, ‘nroote, for the community!
Join us, Gals on the Go Project for an unforgettable afternoon with your daughter(s) with conversation activities at the table, a delicious lunch, informative speakers for the mothers while daughters are entertained with fun, interactive stations. You will learn how to make your daughter more resilient and empowered while bonding […]
You know that moment when you’re almost to the point of pulling out your eyelashes because you just stopped the umpteenth fight between your kids, and you haven’t left the house in two weeks because a snow storm hit, then pink eye was spread from one kid to the other […]
It’s now post-holiday winter, a season separate from pre-holiday winter, when snowflakes and icicles become magic in the glow of twinkling lights. Now, snowflakes and icicles are simply cold. And sadly, the threat of “Santa is watching,” no longer holds the same amount of power. If your house is anything like mine, it has […]
The purpose of life is to create and the purpose of your relationship is to co-create. ~The Freemans As relationship coaches, my husband and I have people telling us that we are very lucky to be so in-sync with each other and can have endless conversations even after being together […]
In our opinion, it’s the unexpected gifts that make the biggest impression. The ones that are handmade; the ones that are from the heart; the ones that tell a story. Buying local and handcrafted is rewarding for the gift-giver, the recipient, and the maker.
The holidays are coming! It is time to start your holiday shopping. Christmas will be here before we know it! All year we talk about supporting small + local. We feel the same way during the
WHEN: 10.20.2018 (Saturday) WHAT: Girl’s night out! Witches of Lake Country Bar Hop! WHY: What other reason is there to dress up like witches, drink cocktails, hang out with old and new friends? Oh, and Halloween is coming! It is a super fun way to get out of the house!
So many of us have budding actors in our homes – kids with big personalities who love to do impersonations, entertain siblings, or “put on a show”. These qualities are not always welcomed with a smile in a school setting, and not always understood by peers.
Ohhh! You guys! I have been just so excited to share our photos with you from 10eleven Photography! A little backstory. The Lake Country Mom has grown this year. We added to our blogging team. We have some incredible women who help make The Lake Country Mom all that it is. […]
Oh girls! I have been dying to tell you about my new wardrobe. I cannot tell you how many times I wore my new pieces out and about, to work, to gatherings — and I would literally stopped and asked, “Rachel, where did you get that top?” I am not […]
You guys! You know my love for local business. Even better, I LOVE creativity + personalization. So when I found out about Prairie Hills Pottery, I had to learn more!
I am a total self-confessed product junkie, I buy and try many different facial cleansers, lotions, creams, etc. The problem is- I usually just waste my money and don’t research them ahead of time. They never do what they say they should do. We have all been there, right? I have […]
