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Thanksgiving

Favorite Children’s Books to Celebrate Thanksgiving

November 15, 2019 Melissa Haak 0
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I love pulling out a basket of holiday books a week or two before the holiday. The kids love seeing new books and it provides you with a few minutes of some quiet time. Plan […]

Thanksgiving

Five Simple Thanksgiving Crafts

November 15, 2019 Melissa Haak 0
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My kids love a good holiday craft. It’s a great way to get them in the holiday spirit and keep them out of my hair while I bake and clean. These five simple Thanksgiving Crafts […]

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Where you can order Thanksgiving Dinner in McHenry County

November 15, 2019 Melissa Haak 0
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Life can be unpredictable, thrown in a holiday, and it can get plain crazy. A few years ago, my husband was in the hospital with pneumonia up until Thanksgiving, one year a kid was sick. […]

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Where to get Fresh Turkeys in McHenry County

November 15, 2019 Melissa Haak 0
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With Thanksgiving right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about what’s going to be on your dinner table. This year let the main attraction be a real star! If you’re looking for a […]

Halloween

Halloween Candy Buy-Back Locations in McHenry County

October 30, 2019 Melissa Haak 0
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Halloween isn’t even here yet and I can already feel the weight of candy overload! Halloween parties, events, trick-or-treating, and leftover candy from your own bowl usually excite the children to no end. Unfortunately, these […]

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Indoor Trick-or-Treating and Halloween Events in McHenry County

October 28, 2019 Melissa Haak 0
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Don’t let the cold wet weather spook you! We’ve gathered up all the indoor events happening this week. So grab those pails and catch some candy in comfort. Indoor Trick-or-Treating in McHenry County 29 October […]

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Kids Eat Free on Halloween in McHenry County

October 28, 2019 Melissa Haak 0
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Who wants to cook when there is Trick-or-Treating to be done? We’ve gathered up the specials and regulars where the kids can eat free so you can skip the cooking on Halloween! Remember, some restrictions […]

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Trunk or Treat in McHenry County

October 16, 2019 Melissa Haak 0
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The concept of Trunk-or-Treat is that instead of going house to house you walk around a park or parking lot and visit cars, decorated cars, and trick-or-treat safely in one location. Many events also have […]

Halloween

Tween Beat: Halloween Fun in McHenry County for Older Kids

October 16, 2019 Melissa Haak 0
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Bigger kids need bigger fun. Help your tweens and teens still have a great Halloween without making them hang out with the littles at these events that are specifically for middle and high schoolers. Halloween […]

Fourth of July

Family Guide to July Fourth in McHenry County

June 18, 2019 Melissa Haak 0
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Whether you decide to stay in your town or experience the Fourth of July in a new place each year, the celebrations in McHenry County are fun enough to keep you local for our national holiday. You’ll […]

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