The 51st Annual Macy’s Santaland is now open in Minneapolis! Last night my family and I attended a special media/blogger preview event of Santaland and we had a great time. Santaland is a FREE walk-through display where you experience the story of Santa’s elves at the North Pole as they prepare for Christmas.
Disney on Ice presents Passport to Adventure in St. Paul December 12 – 15: Opening night tickets only $12!
I’ve taken my daughter Heidi to two Disney on Ice shows in the past couple years and both times we had a blast! The shows are so spectacular, well-choreographed and entertaining. It’s so fun to see familiar Disney characters coming out on stage and hearing your child calling out “It’s Ariel, mommy!” Disney on Ice […]
Arc’s Value Village Store Expansion Celebration in New Hope – Saturday, November 16
Arc’s Value Village in New Hope has DOUBLED in size and they’re inviting everyone to celebrate with them this Saturday, November 16th from 9:00am – 7:00pm. The store is located at 2751 Winnetka Ave N., New Hope, MN 55427. I was there a couple months ago to meet with the Arc’s Value Village Personal Shopper as it […]
Happy Veteran’s Day – Deals & Freebies
Happy Veteran’s Day to all! Thank you to all who have served, including my husband (Iraq: 2006-2007), as well as his father (Vietnam) and grandfather (WW2). There are many activities going on in the Twin Cities which you can find here. There are also many Veteran’s Day sales going on today, open to everyone. Here […]
Savers – Great Halloween Costumes plus Enter 2 Contests
If you haven’t gotten your Halloween costumes yet, one great place to visit is Savers for creative and low-cost ideas. Check out my Savers review featuring Halloween. Plus there are 2 great contests they’re hosting right now: Through the entire month of October, all Super Savers Club Card members are eligible to win the trip […]
Try Hockey for Free Day is Saturday, November 2nd for kids ages 4 to 9
Try Hockey for Free Day is Saturday, November 3, 2013! USA Hockey and over 500 local programs across the country will encourage kids, ages 4 to 9, to come to a local participating rink and try youth hockey as part of the NHL’s Come Play Hockey Month. All locations have a limited amount of equipment available […]
The Mommy MD Guide to Losing Weight and Feeling Great – Save 25%
There’s a new book out written just for moms wanting to lose weight that I want to share. With 10 pounds of my own still to lose after having my two kids, I look forward to reading it as I could use some help! The Mommy MD Guide to Losing Weight and Feeling Great is the […]
Minnesota sixth-graders can visit historic sites statewide for free
Minnesota teachers and parents of 6th graders! Great news! There’s a new 6th grade Minnesota History Pass that grants Minnesota 6th graders FREE admission to the Minnesota Historical Society’s 26 historic sites and museums statewide now through August 2014. It allows children to explore Minnesota history during non-school hours for FREE, and complements the new state […]
The Choo Choo Bob Show won 3 Emmys including Best Children’s Program!
The Choo Choo Bob Show, produced right here in Minnesota, has won 3 Emmys! At the Upper Midwest Emmys this past month, the Choo Choo Bob Show won for Best Children’s Program (12 & Under), Program Writer (Non-News), and Lighting. It was also nominated for Musical Composition/Arrangement, Program Editor (Non-News), and On-Camera Talent-Performer/Narrator. If you haven’t […]
Halloween Restaurant Freebies and Deals 2013
Halloween Restaurant Freebies and Deals 2013 Free Scary Face Pancake at IHOP. On October 31st, kids 12 and under can order a “Scary Face” pancake and be able to make it into as scary—or funny— a face as they want. The Scary Face pancake comes with one buttermilk pancake, a whipped topping mouth, a […]
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