All things local in the lake country, Waukesha, Southeastern Wisconsin area
I don’t know if there is anything better than campfires, s’mores, hiking, sleeping in tents, exploring local trails and taking in all the local sights. Did you know the Waukesha County Park System has 4 campgrounds to choose from? Available April 1 – October 31 Waukesha County Parks offer both […]
Explore Our Park System Waukesha County Park System is an 8,500-acre, natural resources-based system with diverse landscapes, high-quality natural areas, a variety of trails, and beautiful lakes, ponds, and waterways. Please note that some parks and lake access sites require a daily permit or annual membership for access. Eble Park Indoor Ice Arena Eble Park Gardens […]
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 […]
Have you seen all of the buzz around lake country about the Oconomowoc Duffy boats? Do you know what a duffy boat is? Well! Let me tell you, as we got to experience one with friends + family! First, what is a Duffy Boat and what to expect? Duffy Boats […]
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 […]
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!
This year has definitely been different to say the least, and no one knows what our new normal will look like. Going into the colder months, we are going to be spending more time indoors and many holidays may look quite a bit different this year. Halloween is up next […]
We are all feeling a bit stir crazy by now and knowing that we will be like this for maybe another month may make some moms doubling up on their wine orders. But do not fret, we are all feeling the stress and pressures of the work/life balance, especially when it’s all under one roof.
Easter brunch may look and feel a little different this year. Since we all should stay home due to COVID-19, gathering with family and friends on Easter is likely not happening for us this year… we are safer at home, after all. But, we can still enjoy good, local food […]
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, fresh flowers, crafts, meat, fish, and artisan creations. You never know what […]
Thanksgiving – a day of forgiveness…..no it’s a day of being thankful. A day gratitude and blessings and being with friends and family. If you didn’t get my Friends reference, you may not understand some of my jokes in this post, but try to follow along and use the images as reference. My husband and I are huge fans of the show Friends and no other sitcom did Thanksgiving nearly as well.
It is here! Our most anticipated guide of the year! The Lake Country Holiday Shopping + Gift Guide for 2019, brought to you by The Lake Country Mom + amazing small and locally run businesses.
This past July, my family of four embarked on an epic summer adventure in Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park and Jackson Hole, WY. If a trip to Yellowstone is on your bucket list, I urge you to go for it! Now is the perfect time to book a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“St. Patrick’s Day is an enchanted time-a day to begin transforming winter’s dreams into summer’s magic.” -Adrienne Cook Here is a list of their Lake Country performance times and locations. For a complete schedule you can look on their website, Here. Trinity Irish Dance Lake Country Performances Saturday, March 16 […]
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 […]
I’m back! Did you miss me? I guess that’s what happens when I take a full course load and let
