A German Christmas market, or “Weihnachtsmarkt,” is a festive outdoor market traditionally held during the Advent season in towns and cities across Germany and in many places influenced by German […]
Letters to Santa at The Smiley Barn
November 11 – December 24, 2024 during regular store hours Bring your kids or grandkids to The Smiley Barn to write a letter to Santa and put it directly into […]
DREAMY LOCAL WINTER DOMES 2023
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 […]
Lake Country Holiday Shopping + Guide 2023
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 & […]
Turn your Hallmark holiday dreams into reality with a visit to Inspiration Acres
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. […]
Lake Country Holiday Shopping + Gift Guide 2022
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 […]
Lake Country Holiday Shopping + Gift Guide 2021
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! […]
Shop Small Saturday Series: Lake Country
Shop Small Saturday Series: Lake Country Shop Small Saturday is 11/30/19 this year! What is Shop Small Saturday? Well, you know The Lake Country Mom, our entire team loves supporting […]
Local pick your own trees
We assume you are reading this post because you are REAL Christmas tree kinda person. Or maybe you are curious, looking to make the change from a fake one? Whatever […]
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 […]
Hush Little Lanie: A Baby Boutique, is having a Ten Days of Giveaways event!
Sooooo *THIS* is kind of a big deal! Your favorite place to find local, handmade and unique baby shower gifts, as well as holiday outfits, Hush Little Lanie: A Baby Boutique, is […]
unexpected gifts that make the biggest impression / buy local
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. […]
Lake Country Holiday Shopping + Gift Guide 2018
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 […]
Bethlehem LIVE in Hartland!
Running a blog / local website certainly has it’s perks. We learn about new businesses, new happenings, insider info + the best, we learn all about local events + get […]
Milwaukee Holiday Boutique Debuts at WI State Fair Park
Fa la la la la, la la la la. Tis the season to be jolly, Fa la la la la, la la la la. We are so excited for this event! From […]
KARA REESE PHOTOGRAPHY PRESENTS….. “A MOMENT WITH SANTA”
OH! The holidays are coming before we know it, all of the sudden it will be December and we will want to send out Christmas cards, and we don’t have […]
Looking for a new place for your next round of holiday shopping? | Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets
Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets. I know you have driven past or heard about it. But have you been? It really is not that far way. We were invited to shop […]
Attention Pewaukee! Petite Pas Ballet School is coming to town!
Attention Pewaukee! Petite Pas Ballet School is coming to town!
Meet Sophia of Scentsory Bath + Body Boutique
I love when you walk into a shop and you are greeted with a sincere welcome. Not an eager over-the-top
Lake Country Holiday Shopping Guide 2017
We are so lucky to live in beautiful lake country all year long, what’s even better is how breathtaking it is during the holiday season! Lake country is home to […]