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Minnesota Children’s Museum reopens on January 14th and NEW Doc McStuffins Exhibit! (Get Discounts)

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  Yay! After being closed again due to COVID-19 and the governor’s orders, the Minnesota Children’s Museum is opening again on January 14th, 2021! And I have an exclusive discount code that you can use to save $3 per ticket or $20 per membership!!!   They previously opened again on August 1st, closed due to […]

Get Outdoors More in Minnesota with the 1000 Hours Outside Challenge

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Have you heard of the 1000 Hours Outside Challenge? I’ve been hearing about this online and many people are trying it out! This is a challenge to help kids spend 1000 hours outside in 2021. There is a website and free printables to track your hours outside. We printed one of the full year trackers […]

The Parent’s Guide to Moving After a Divorce

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Divorce is never easy for anyone. But it can be particularly difficult for children. In the long term, divorce can actually benefit children more than parents staying in an unhappy marriage would. Although many couples remain together in order to prevent their children from experiencing the apparent trauma associated with divorce, in reality, the toxicity […]

3 Clever Ways Your Family Can Save Up to Buy a House

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Despite the state of the economy, the real estate market is still quite hot. Many Americans are still very interested in becoming homeowners, which means that the 2019 homeownership rate (which was 65.1%) could be poised to increase over the next few years. That said, the market will likely continue to be quite competitive — […]

7 Ways Your Teen Can Start Saving For College

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It’s no secret that college is expensive. Students who want to receive a college education must apply, buy textbooks, pay for courses, and pay for on-campus housing if need be. On-campus housing additionally requires the purchase of a meal plan as well as bedding and other accessories for a dorm or apartment. All of these […]

Free Dental Care for Minnesota Children in Need February 5th & 6th (2021)

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  Free dental care services will be provided for children in need across Minnesota on Friday, February 5th and Saturday, February 6th, 2021. The Minnesota Dental Association’s annual Give Kids a Smile event is providing free dental care to children in need by over 1,000 dentists throughout the state. The purpose of this program is […]

Twin Cities January 2021 Deals & Events Calendar

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Though many events have been cancelled or changed due to COVID, there are still many COVID-safe things to do! In January, there are: Online Storytimes Outdoor AND Indoor Farmer’s Markets all around the Twin Cities Drive-Thru Light shows continuing! The Saint Paul Winter Carnival including a NEW Drive-Thru Ice & Snow Sculpture Park! View the […]

Saint Paul Winter Carnival Drive-Thru Ice & Snow Sculpture Park in 2021

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It’s been a rough 2020, but 2021 will start out with some fabulous opportunities for safe COVID fun, including the St. Paul Winter Carnival! Yes – the St. Paul Winter Carnival is still happening this winter! The Saint Paul Winter Carnival is celebrating its 135th year in 2021, and they have a NEW attraction – […]