A Note to Myself on My Daughter’s First Day of Kindergarten // Slow down, Mom. Let her pick out her outfit, even though you can do it faster. Let her do her own hair, even though you can do it faster. Let her pack her lunch, even though you can […]
Local pumpkin patches + more
Summer is approaching the end. Stores are busting out their fall decor. What is happening? That is right…pumpkin picking season is coming! All things fall are on the way! Pumpkins, apples, hayrides, fall colors, cozy sweaters, boots and the smell of burning leaves! We are so lucky to live in […]
A moment with Santa
Ok, okay. We know we are just approaching fall, and you are probably wondering, why on earth are we talking about Santa? Well, we will tell you. Because, this is such a neat opportunity for you to grab, and the spots go so fast. Why scramble to find the best […]
Laughing through labor!
An interview with Dr Courtney Lemieux + Dr Alison Nelson at Moreland OB/Gyn Laughing Through Labor: New Pain Management Option Available ONLY at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital Planning for a baby involves a lot – setting up a nursery, whittling down that baby registry, reading a parenting book or two. It […]
End of Summer is coming!
Summer has been amazing. It really has. Wisconsin summers are incredible, but they are short. Three months of family, friends, lakes, beaches, pools, cookouts, vacations, s’mores, fireflies + so much more. The Lake Country Mom wants to celebrate the end of summer! Why not? We are so excited to get […]
Road Trip Success: Tips for traveling in the car with kids
Every summer, my family makes our annual pilgrimage to the happiest place on Earth. My husband and I have been visiting Walt Disney World together since 2010, and the way we travel has changed quite a bit since then. Now that we have two children, it is much more cost […]
second trimester feels
But I wouldn’t have made it through this second trimester without all of the support and love from family and friends. My husband and I have dubbed this timeframe the “helpful trimester.”
struggling with the morning hustle | 4 tips to help
I recently heard on the radio that a parent spends an average of 10 hours per week getting kids ready and out the door. In other words, we’re spending more than an hour of our day tracking down the lost sock, wrestling arms into jackets, and filling up snack cups. […]
You’re doing it right, Mom!
I recently took my daughter to the pediatrician for her five-year-old check-up. I left with a healthy, thriving five-year-old and a strong case of the “Am-I-Doing-This-Rights?”
Something I didn’t know I needed.
Oh, mamas! As we celebrate Mother’s Day in May-we think of typical gifts for moms, flowers, handmade cards, jewelry, spa days! I am a pretty simple girl, a simple mom. Basic things in life make me content. A few days ago I had such a treat. I was invited to […]
Scramblers to Crack Open a New Store in Wisconsin!
OCONOMOWOC, WI – Scramblers Restaurants announces the Grand Opening of its first restaurant in Wisconsin with ribbon cutting ceremonies to be held on May 15, 2019 at 1320 Pabst Farms. Jay Campbell and Dave Hazenfield, the area representatives of Scramblers Brands in Wisconsin, invite you to join them and their […]
All aboard! Thomas the Tank Engine is coming to WI!
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 […]
I found out I had Lyme disease.
Yesterday while sitting watching TV and petting my Golden retriever I was quickly reminded it’s Tick season. Passing my hand over his shoulder I hit a new bump in his skin, sure as day, a nice big swollen tick had embedded himself into my humble dog. My dogs stay in […]
Reducing the Stigma Behind Infertility
Sunday, May 5 is Infertility Survival Day and in honor of that day, I want to share with you our struggle to get pregnant and use this platform to tell my story and let everyone else who is struggling know that you are not alone. I want to help reduce […]
Celebrate the Mothers Of Lake Country | Hartland
Hartland now has a mobile app, ‘nroote, for the community!
longing for more
What if I told you that most of us have a longing for more. Not just you. But all of us. Even the woman who has the house, the husband, the kids, the perfect clothes, the perfect career. She even wants more. Even the single girl with a scholarship working […]
For Moms: Managing the Chaos
One thing I learned pretty fast after having my son (who is now almost 3) was how important it was to manage my time and make it work for me (not the other way around). Before having my son I was doing a lot already, and suddenly, when he came […]
Road to Happiness. My story.
15 years ago, I was a single mother to a 9-year-old, and owner of an equally charming home in Oconomowoc in need of a job. I landed a Sales Assistant position at a manufacturing facility and things were moving in the right direction. Mind you, my background was Graphic Arts […]
It’s a good day at Scramblers
Breakfast / brunch / lunch is always a good idea. Lake country’s newest hot spot has been opened since December 2018. I finally took my family to try it out. We were not disappointed. We were greeted with a very warm welcome right away. We had a reservation-it was a […]
Why I Chose Karate for My Child (and you should too!)
It was a sunny Saturday at the Waukesha Farmer’s Market as we passed by a booth for Karate America. Lily, my 5-year-old, has always been a shy, timid little girl who loves a good “spinny” dress. When she was approached by one of the instructors that day, I wanted to […]
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