This summer, while heading home after a wonderful visit to Shipshewana, Indiana with my family, we drove through the Chicago area and decided to make a little detour to see the “Home Alone” house in Winnetka, Illinois. You know the one—Kevin McCallister’s iconic brick Colonial from the classic 1990 movie. Now, I’ll be honest. My […]
Sever’s Holiday Lights in Shakopee – A Drive-Thru Tradition (& Giveaway!)
Sever’s Holiday Lights in Shakopee is a drive-thru holiday lights event and I have a ticket giveaway! I’ve included this event in my Holiday Lights Guide and Holiday Lights Drive-Thru Guide. It’s also a holiday season tradition for us! We’ve been there several times and we never get tired of it. Plus – with your […]
GLOW Holiday Festival in St. Paul – Discounted Tickets! (2024)
GLOW Holiday Festival is back in St. Paul from Nov. 21, 2024 – Jan. 5, 2025! This year they’re back again at CHS Field, and you can get discounted tickets! Glow Holiday Festival started during the pandemic, and definitely helped cheer us up during those challenging years. The first year, 2020, it was a drive-thru, […]
Free Live Nativity Events in the Twin Cities 2024
One of the most special and unique experiences your family can have during the Christmas season is to visit a live nativity event. When I grew up in Duluth we would go to one in our neighborhood and it was always a popular and fun event. It’s exciting for kids to see the Christmas story […]
Miracle at Big Rock – Discounted Tickets!
Miracle at Big Rock is in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin from November 29th, 2024 through January 4th, 2025, and you can get DISCOUNTED tickets right now! Miracle at Big Rock is both a walk through and a drive through holiday lights experience. It’s located in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, which is about 50 minutes northeast […]
Santa Claus Lane in Excelsior: Exclusive 10% Discount
Santa Claus Lane in Excelsior, MN is November 29th through December 22nd, and I have an exclusive discount! What is Santa Claus Lane? Santa Claus Lane is a holiday pop up experience just outside the Twin Cities! It will be reminiscent of the North Pole and open every Friday-Sunday, from November 29th through December 22nd, […]
Bentleyville Free Walk-Through Light Display in Duluth
I grew up in Duluth, and having family and friends to visit there, our family has visited Bentleyville since it began in its current location in November 2009. We love how it’s grown and has become truly a destination for visitors throughout the region and beyond. Bentleyville is located in Bayfront Park in Duluth […]
Sam’s Christmas Village: A Holiday Wonderland in Somerset, WI
Holiday lovers! If you’re anything like me, as soon as November comes around you’re ready to explore all things Christmas. Lucky for us here in the midwest, there’s a magical place called Sam’s Christmas Village in Somerset, Wisconsin, a light tour with 16 million lights! Sam’s Christmas Village & Light Tour is in Somerset, Wisconsin […]
Holiday Lights Drive-Thru Events in Minnesota 2024
There are many holiday lights events throughout Minnesota, which I put together in my complete guide here. But there are also many that are drive-thru only. Drive-thru events were super popular during COVID, but with the cold outside, and viruses that peak at this time of year, I’m thrilled to put together this list of […]
Black Friday/Cyber Monday Price Comparison Sheet 2024
Black Friday is on Friday, November 29th, 2024 and the deals are here! Navigating all the Black Friday deals can be so overwhelming (especially since many start early!). That’s why I’m excited to offer a Black Friday Price Comparison Sheet for you again! Last year there were over 3000 items and it’s getting there this […]
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