Inside HalloweenCostumes.com in Mankato My teens and I recently had the special opportunity to tour the HalloweenCostumes.com headquarters in Mankato, Minnesota during a one-day event when they opened their doors to visitors for free. This tour was a pretty incredible peek behind the scenes of the company that makes and sells thousands of costumes, decorations, […]
Visiting Sac County, Iowa? Stay at Cobblestone Inn & Suites in Lake View
If you’re planning a trip to Sac County, Iowa, where you stay can make a big difference, especially if you’re trying to fit a lot into a short weekend. During our recent visit to Sac County, my teens and I stayed at the Cobblestone Inn & Suites in Lake View, and it turned out to […]
National Coffee Day Freebies & Deals 2026 (Tuesday, September 29th)
It’s National Coffee Day on Tuesday, September 29th, 2026! On this day, you can get free (or discounted) coffee at these locations in the Twin Cities and/or nationwide. It’s fall, and I think as the air gets chillier, a warm cup of coffee sounds so wonderful. I think that’s why National Coffee Day is always […]
Forgotten Island Movie Review: A Wild, Musical Adventure
We saw an early screening of “Forgotten Island” this week! Wow it was a lot of action, music, and excitement – best for teen and young adult girls, in my opinion, as it was about two girls who are best friends. But it had a touching theme about friendship and how important friendship is even […]
Free Jeans at Democracy Clothing Pop-Up in Minneapolis September 26 – 27
My daughter and I went to a fabulous sneak peek of the Democracy Women’s Clothing Pop-Up in Minneapolis this weekend! This weekend, September 26-27, Democracy Clothing will be giving away 1,000 FREE pairs of jeans with personalized fittings, a DJ, a photobooth, and other fun Pop-Up activations. When: Saturday, September 26 from 12-4PM: Pop-Up for […]
Deaf Day at Minnesota Children’s Museum (& Discount!)
Families are invited to Deaf Day at the Minnesota Children’s Museum on Sunday, Sept. 27th from 10:00am – 3:00pm! Plus you can save on admission with my code! The special event will give children and families an opportunity to explore American Sign Language (ASL) through hands-on activities, stories and play throughout the museum. Staff and […]
Fresh Acres Farm & Corn Maze in Monticello – Discounted Admission!
I love corn mazes and here are some great deals for Fresh Acres Farm & Corn Maze in Monticello, just west of the Twin Cities near I-94! Save up to 23% on Single-Day Admission for One, Two, Three, or Four! About Fresh Acres: Fresh Acres Farm and Corn Maze and Fall Festival is located at […]
The Ultimate Guide to Twin Cities Fall Family Fun 2026
The Ultimate Guide to Twin Cities Fall Family Fun! Welcome to fall in Minnesota! It’s a beautiful time, when the temps drop from warm to just right, the colors are vibrant and there are activities galore. Everywhere you go, you’re not far from something festive, whether indoors or outdoors.
Twin Cities Pumpkin Patches
Have you been to a pumpkin patch? Have you gone on a hayride to pick a pumpkin? Picking your own pumpkin is a fun, unique experience you don’t want to miss! And there are plenty of pumpkin patches in the Twin Cities to visit. This list includes all in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area and suburbs. […]
Twin Cities Corn Mazes
If your family likes corn mazes, they’ll love these! This is a list of corn mazes in the Twin Cities area. Many of them include other activities for the whole family but vary each year so check before you go.