All things local in the lake country, Waukesha, Southeastern Wisconsin area
Best Ice Cream & Frozen Custard in the Lake Country Area Growing up in Wisconsin, ice cream and frozen custard become a staple in your family. I have lived here all my life. I have had ice cream and frozen custard almost everywhere. There is something about diggin’ your spoon […]
Best Farmer’s Markets in the Lake Country Area (& surrounding areas) There is simply nothing better than locally grown, fresh produce purchased from a farmer’s market. I love the variety at farmer’s markets in the lake country area. You can find pretty much anything-specialty foods, bakery, honey, eggs, syrup, […]
Back to School Time-A Smooth Start So it is just about that time-Back to School Time, that is! Some go back in August, others after Labor Day. Either way…it’s time. Some of us parents are saying “Yeah!” others are dreading the rustle and bustle of daily school life. I am […]
Trick or Treat Safety Tips With trick or treating and Halloween right around the corner-we have came across these great tips thanks to Haunted Wisconsin. Never trick-or-treat alone. Have at least two friends go with you. Plan your entire route and make sure your family knows what it is. Carry […]
Best Pumpkin Patches in Lake Country and More There are so many great pumpkin patches in lake country and the surrounding areas. Here is a one-stop list of them all complied together thanks to Haunted Wisconsin. It is really one of my favorite times of year! Apple Barn Orchard and […]
I have been hearing all about The Lake Country Mom. What is it? Who is she? Where can I find her? Well, I am The Lake Country Mom. My name is Rachel. I live in lake country (Hartland.) I adore everything about these communities and their sense of hometown pride. […]
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 […]
Our Favorite Lake Country Beaches Beach Hours (Open June 1 to Mid-Aug, 2013): 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Daily Fees: County Park entrance fees are $3.00 on weekdays and $5.00 on weekends/holidays. Beach use is included in the park entrance fee. Annual park entrance stickers are available for $27.00 for county residents, […]
Read a book. Now when I say book, I do not mean Charlie goes to the Museum. I mean indulge in a good book (for grown-ups)-let it involve love, mystery, lust, big dreams.Use it to escape reality. Take a bath. Warm or hot, add bubbles, lots of them. Heck, light […]
Think You Have to Be Like All the Other Moms? Think Again. Getting up early, making breakfast, taking a rushed shower (if you’re lucky,) making phone calls, driving around your kids, packing lunches, running errands, cleaning bathrooms, going to work, making dinner…STOP. Go play. Play? Yes, I said play. Be a […]
“Our family is like the branches of a tree. We may grow in different directions, yet our roots remain as one.” With each passing year, another generation is born, another one may pass on. It’s incredible to see the differences in each generation, isn’t it? The women in my family are incredible, and […]
Lunchbox Love-Free Printables One of my very favorite things to do for my daughter is write her a love note for her lunch box at school every single day. She saves them too. I thought I would create some free printables for you to print & cut out so you […]
