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Free Entrance Days to National Parks in 2017

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Happy 100th Birthday to the National Park Service! Ten days this year, the National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. Mark your calendar for these entrance fee–free dates in 2017: January 16: Martin Luther King Jr. Day February 20: Presidents’ Day April 15-16 and 22-23: Weekends of National […]

Free Advance Screening of 20TH CENTURY WOMEN in Minneapolis on January 12

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Attend an advance screening of 20TH CENTURY WOMEN  starring Annette Benning, Greta Gerwig & Elle Fanning next Thursday, January 12th at 7pm at Landmark Lagoon in Uptown, Minneapolis! Download a FREE pair of passes by clicking on the link below (while supplies last). Please note that this screening is overbooked to ensure a full house. Seating […]

Home Chef Review (& Get $30 Off!)

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I can’t even remember the last time I made a good, from-scratch sit-down meal, beyond just basically heating and eating. There usually just isn’t enough time and energy, even though there are tons of great recipes I would love to try. And even when I’m in the mood to cook, there always seems to be at […]

Sneaky Blends by Missy Chase Lapine (Cookbook Review)

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A few years ago, I received two cookbooks as a gift: The Sneaky Chef: Simple Strategies for Hiding Healthy Foods in Kids’ Favorite Meals, and The Sneaky Chef to the Rescue: 101 All-New Recipes and “Sneaky” Tricks for Creating Healthy Meals Kids Will Love Both cookbooks are by Missy Chase Lapine, and she was really […]

Holiday Lights in the Park 2016 – Save $2 Online

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Holiday Lights in the Park is an annual tradition for our family. It’s a drive-through light display at Phalen Park in St. Paul. It’s also a fundraiser for the Saint Paul Police Foundation, and costs $10 per vehicle, but you can save $2 and get $8 admission online! Just go to this website for the […]

10 Essential Oil Stocking Stuffers for Under $20

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10 Essential Oil Stocking Stuffers for Under $20! Essential oils are becoming more and more popular and here are some gift and stocking stuffer gift ideas for under $20! Aromatherapy Necklace with Leaf Charm You can’t go wrong giving this beautiful diffuser necklace as a gift! You can diffuse your oils all day long when […]

Family-Friendly Star of Wonder Concert by VocalEssence in Minneapolis – Saturday, Dec. 10th (& 10% Discount!)

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As a lifelong musician (and church musician), I am excited to share a Christmas concert event designed for families with little ones (how many do you find like that?) coming up this Saturday, December 10th at 9:30am & 11:00am! Clap, wiggle and sing along to your favorite carols at VocalEssence’s “Star of Wonder,” a 45-minute family holiday […]

The Minnesota Children’s Museum and the Power of Play (Exciting Changes are Coming!)

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The Minnesota Children’s Museum is closed now through mid-April while they complete their renovation and expansion. During their last week, my kids and I got to attend a special event for Play Advocates to enjoy their new Forces at Play by 3M gallery and learn about the exciting changes coming to the museum. For years, my kids have loved […]