All things local in the lake country, Waukesha, Southeastern Wisconsin area
Juicy. Crisp. The first bite of a freshly picked apple. There is nothing better. Well, maybe being with your family, picking those apple. It’s a whole experience, and fall is the best time to do it. It’s apple picking season. Thankfully, we live in an area with so many beautiful farms […]
Best Pumpkin Bar Recipe I don’t know about you, but pumpkin “anything” screams fall to me, and I love it. I have played around with many variations of the perfect pumpkin bar, and here is my favorite, so moist! Top them off with cream cheese frosting and you are set! […]
5 Reasons to Love Lake Country in Fall Are you feeling it yet? You know what I am talking about, the spirit, the adventure…the comforting feeling of fall! The anticipation of all things fall is killing me, we already have the cooler temperatures, kids are back to school, pumpkin-spiced everything, […]
Mother’s Day is fast approaching. What better way to honor all the amazing mothers out there, than to have a Mother’s Day Photo Contest with The Lake Country Mom! Everyone has a mom in their life: your mom, your step-mom, the mom to your children, maybe your sister is a […]
Springtime is upon us, and with it comes the joyous tradition of Easter egg hunts! As families eagerly anticipate the arrival of the Easter Bunny, communities across our area are gearing up for a plethora of egg-citing events. From quaint neighborhood gatherings to grand park celebrations, there’s something for everyone […]
Spring! Looking for a family friendly Easter Hunt? We have curated some local options in just a short drive. We will keep adding as more information is shared. Gerrmantown Easter Egg Hunt 2024March 23, 2024 / 11am Germantown School District Resident Children ages 1 -7!Hop on over to Firemen’s Park […]
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 round up some local options for this season for you all to enjoy! BROOKFIELD DOME VILLAGE Image via the Lowlands […]
The time has come! This is where we share the best of best, the gems of our community. Make your holiday season sparkle with our Lake Country Holiday Shopping & Gift Guide for 2023! Find the perfect gifts for loved ones and support local businesses along the way. From artisan […]
This November, the German Christmas Market of Oconomowoc will unwrap its 12th anniversary with a festive flourish, heralding the start of the holiday season. As a beloved local tradition, the market is set to bring the spirit of a European Christmas to Wisconsin, opening its Entertainment Tent on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at 5 PM. The air will fill with the nostalgic melodies of Big Al & the Hi Fi’s from 7 to 10 PM, setting the scene for the merriments to unfold.
Brighten a Senior’s Day This Holiday Season! Join @thelakecountrymom “Holiday Cheer Drive! Many seniors feel isolated during the holidays, especially those in nursing homes. A simple card can bring warmth, joy, and a reminder that they’re cherished. How Can You Help? – Send a heartfelt holiday card. – Share a […]
Inspired by the farm-based stories that grace Hallmark during the holiday season, sisters Kara and Krista invite you to enjoy the endearing version of “farm life” during the holiday season. The market features local vendors, evergreen decor items, and activities including a kid’s craft corner, a coloring contest, a traditions wall, […]
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: […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Holiday Reindeer Chow Recipe Are you a fan of the “powdery-sugary” goodness of ‘puppy chow?’ Does it bring you back to your childhood? Or is this new to you? Either way, we have the most festive + fun holiday puppy chow recipe just in time for the holidays!
