All things local in the lake country, Waukesha, Southeastern Wisconsin area
The Lake Country Mom + JB Custom, Our Basement Project Let’s face it, we all have a room and/or space in our house that we would like to create or update. This past year with lots of time at home with the pandemic it turned into … you guessed it, home […]
Danelle and Kyle Miller purchased their farm in Watertown in 2018 and absolutely love it. Danelle grew up on a small hog farm in Illinois and Kyle’s grandparents had a dairy farm. Danelle knew from a young age that she wanted to pursue something agricultural. Over time that dream seemed […]
Is your child always glued to their mobile phone or tablet that they have little to no time to exercise? Participating in physical activity becomes less frequent as a child ages. School takes up much of their time, and their idea of rest and entertainment nowadays is scrolling through social […]
Many families look to the new year as a time to reset their eating habits and focus on making healthier choices. However, adults aren’t the only ones who could use a menu refresh. A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found nearly all of the toddlers in […]
We had the chance to learn all about Katy Prushiek, a local mom from Oconomowoc who had a dream and turned it into reality. My husband (Chris) and I have two children Brady (3) and Ella (1). I first became frustrated with socks when Brady began crawling (to this day […]
We are so lucky to live in the stunning lake country area, what’s even better is how gorgeous it is during the holiday season! Lake country is home to so many small and local businesses, and we have such a great community to support them. You!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hartland now has a mobile app, ‘nroote, for the community!
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 […]
Life is a kitchen. Put on an apron & whip up something incredible. I’ve always dreamed of taking a cooking class but for the longest time, I could only find classes that were at least an hour drive away from me. Until I came across The Petite Chef, located right here […]
It is March– but you do have until April to get your taxes done. Do you do them yourself? Do you struggle to try file your own taxes online? Do you fear what you should write off? How you can save money? Do you wonder what to do to get […]
moboevoTM is the premier destination to experience next-generation and eco-fun outdoor recreation and personal transportation. From trails to lakes and beyond, moboevoTM offers unique access to next generation bikes, boards and more. moboevoTM’s flagship location, opening April 6, 2019, at 127 N. Main Street, Oconomowoc will offer lake country […]
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 […]
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
Labor Day has come and gone and with it comes Pumpkin Spice everything, sweaters, and boots…..well eventually. It’s still rather warm outside and will be for some time. So don’t unpack those boots just yet and take a little time to pamper yourself (and maybe your little ones)—you deserve it.
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.
And just like that, summer is almost over and it brought the heat and plenty of fun. We have had some
