Meet A Mom: Julie
I’m excited for you to meet this kind, friendly wife and Mom of a Libertyville High School student. She is thrilled for her new position as President of the Libertyville Junior Woman’s Club which is all about service, philanthropy, community and friendship. She is proud to make a difference in her community and would love more woman to join them! Read our interview to learn more about Julie, her family and her interests!
Apple Crumble Recipe
The Uber-talented sisters from Host to Perfection share their go-to way to use up apples this season.
Stinky Facts from Aerex: 5 Things to Know About Stink Bugs
Everything you wanted to know about Stink Bugs!
Meet A Mom: Margaret
This Mom featured in this week’s Meet A Mom series is a wife, mother of four and owner of Our Joy Infant Care who employs over 60 night nurses and nannies! She started her business 11 years ago in Chicago where she moved from Ghana, West Africa. After living in Chicago for over a decade she recently moved to Lindenhurst to expand her business to Lake County. Read on to learn about her family, business, and what is next for her which includes becoming an author!
Meet A Mom: Christa
I’m thrilled to introduce you to this wife and Mom of two who has been living, working and volunteering in Mundelein for over two decades! Christa loves her career as Marketing Manager for the Mundelein Park & Recreation District. She is creative and active with a love for the arts and a passion for travel. Read more to learn about her favorite books, travels to her favorite authors home, and new endeavor as published children’s author.
HAWTHORN MALL TO HOST WEEKEND ARTISAN & MAKER MARKET
Learn more about Hawthorn Mall’s Artisan & Maker Market!
Meet A Dad: Shawn
I’d like you all to meet Shawn, husband and father of two Wildcats. He lives with his family in Libertyville for almost ten years. They are the new owners Petal Peddlers in Libertyville! They are grateful to live and work in the same town and for all of the community support! Read more to learn about his journey as a stay at home Dad before this new venture. And a fun fact, is I just celebrated my ten year anniversary and Petal Peddlers was our florist and curated the most beautiful flowers in our budget! I hope you enjoy learning about Shawn and his family plus their favorite local spots like Fairhaven Lanes, Viet Taste and Dos Amigos!
Back to School with Joules
Back-to-school season might feel a little different this year, but we’re still celebrating a new year and shopping for new clothes from our #partner @joulesusa! Whether you’re doing in-person, home school, a hybrid model or something different, we know you’ll love these versatile, durable and fun pieces as much as we do! Find out more about how we’re shopping for #backtoschool this year at link in bio and head to joulesusa.com for Buy 1, Get 1 50 % off!
Fox Pest Control
Our new partner @foxpestcontrol is as committed to keeping your family safe and comfortable this summer—indoors and out—as you are. For a free inspection and estimate, and even same day service, call 855-953-3315, and ask about their natural and organic options, as well as their popular Home Protection Plan. No bugs. Simply better. Learn more at link in bio
LAM’s Interview with Macaire’s Muse: Libertyville Siblings Spreading Joy Globally through Chalk Art
We were blown away by the remarkable chalk drawings by Macaire's Muse! Macaire is a local teenager and her muse is her younger brother Cam who she wanted to entertain during the pandemic. Rather than being sad about the places they couldn't go over the Summer, they...
Meet A Mom: Kristen
I’m excited to introduce you to this Mom who has been living in our area for a decade and is very active in the community. Likely, you already know her, her husband and three kids since they’ve been in youth sports over the years, plus she is an instructor at Heather’s Gym which is her happy place and where she found her village. She recently joined the Executive Board for the Libertyville Boys Club and her daughter just started dancing at Talent Forum. She is following in her footsteps as Kristen used to dance for the Chicago Rush and Chicago Bulls. Read our interview to learn how she finds work life balance, inspiration and much more!
Stronger Together
Stronger Together blog by Heather Fahrenkrog I love inspirational and motivational quotes. It often seems as though the message was written just for me and speaks to whatever I may be feeling or helps me shift my energy and focus. Sometimes the...
Pest Control is Essential
By: Cori Smith The global pandemic we find ourselves in has certainly thrown a wrench in our every day lives. Everything we’ve ever known as normal has been set aside and we’re finding ourselves in a whole new world trying to figure out how to navigate....
August Book Recommendations
I hope you enjoy the books we are currently reading!
Meet A Mom: Sierra
I’m happy for you to meet Sierra is a wife, mom and Director of The Learning Experience in Gurnee. Her and her cute family love to be outside as much as possible. They love to visit Hayashi in Gurnee and the Marriott Lincolnshire. While the live in Wisconsin, she grew up in Lake County, IL and is happy to commute here for work. Sierra is so passionate and proud about to work for TLE and give back to the community with their Philanthropy program benefitting the Make-A-Wish foundation. The Learning Experience has remained open during the pandemic to essential workers children. Read our interview to learn how they adapted and find out her favorite thing about caring for hundreds of families in the community.
Meet A Dad: Edder
You’ll love learning about this husband, father of two and Co-owner/General Manager of your local Libertyville Domino’s! Edder has been working at Domino’s for over two decades and has supported so many local schools, churches and non-profits through the years. He has a big heart and loves giving back to the community that always supports him especially in times like these. Many Libertyville High School students have started their careers at this local spot too! Read our interview to learn more about Edder, his family, the books and speakers that inspire him such as Tom Waddle, Joe Rogan, Jon Taffer and Simon Sinek. Plus, he shares his near and far favorites like Mickey Finn’s, Popeye’s & Paul Bunyan’s in Lake Geneva and Clearwater Beach.
Loaded Sheet Pan Nachos from Hip Foodie Mom!
This is probably going to enter your weekly rotation!
No-Bake Cheesecake from Host to Perfection!
This recipe is so easy kids can make it, but elegant enough you can serve it at a (socially distanced) dinner party.
Safe Reopening Practices At Allure Designs
Allure Designs has pulled out all of the stops to keep you safe while being pampered and refreshed!
Save Money Fast on Prescriptions with Hippo!
In just seconds you can slash the cost of your regular medications!
