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5 Cool Things I Did This Past Week

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In the middle of this pandemic, I thought I’d write a little bit about my life, and the things my family and I are doing to stay positive (and sane!). For full disclosure – it hasn’t been easy. I have had many days of not wanting to get out of bed. That “heavy” feeling came […]

Free Build-a-Bear Virtual Workshop Every Wednesday

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Build-a-Bear is offering free Virtual Workshops every Wednesday! There are activities, crafts and free printables. It will definitely help keep your kids busy during this time! So far they have: Teddy Bear Hunt Make Friendship Bracelets Storytime Coloring Sheets Make Paper Dolls DIY Chalk And a lot more! See what’s already posted on their site […]

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Opens for Vehicles May 1st

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Social distancing guidelines are still in place, and Governor Walz has expanded the Stay at Home order through May 17th. But you can now visit the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum – from the safety and comfort of your car! On May 1st the Arboretum has reopened Three-Mile Drive to vehicles only. You must have registered online […]

Financial Tips For Families During COVID-19

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The global pandemic has put an immense amount of pressure on all of us. Whether you’ve had to adjust to teleconferencing with your coworkers or you’re struggling to homeschool your child, handling all of these rapid changes hasn’t been easy. And while 40% to 50% of U.S. married couples end up divorcing, it’s likely that […]

5 Reasons to Pick Up the Free Food from Your Child’s School District

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(Update: School meals are FREE to ALL students through 2022! Read about that here or on your child’s school district website.) I previously shared a guide to finding free meals for your kids and family in Minnesota during this time of quarantine. A major source of this food is school districts around the state and nation. […]

5 Ways to Save Money on Private Schooling

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From smaller classrooms to athletic programs, private schools appeal to kids and parents from all different backgrounds and income levels. However, many parents assume private schooling comes with a premium price tag few can afford. That’s not always the case.  There are financial tips and tricks parents can use to reduce tuition costs to make […]