Spring has sprung at Gordmans, and we visited our local Gordmans recently to find it filled with home decorations, Easter gifts and spring fashions for the whole family. As always, I love Gordmans low everyday prices, so we stopped by to see what clothes, accessories, toys and Easter gift ideas we could find. Half the […]
Northwest Sportshow March 30 – April 3 in Minneapolis (& Ticket Giveaway!)
Does your family love to go camping? How about boating and fishing? Well your family can escape winter at the Progressive® Insurance Northwest Sportshow in Minneapolis and enjoy a variety of activities including a boating school, fly fishing, an adventure trail for kids, and even a raptor show! Here’s the scoop: The 2016 Progressive® Insurance Northwest […]
Our Incredible Family Staycation at Radisson Blu Mall of America
It happens every January. As the cold, icy weather sets up camp outside for a few months, and restless kid/cabin fever sets in at my house, my Facebook feed starts filling up with pictures of friends getting away to warmer places, with envy-worthy views of beaches, palm trees, tourist attractions, and of course, lots of smiling, […]
The Magic is Back – Star Wars: The Force Awakens Review
Yesterday I had the indescribable, humbling experience of sitting in a quiet theater to see a special advance screening of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, 3 days before its release. I sat with fellow media personalities and representatives – from newspaper reporters and journalists to familiar faces we all know from TV and radio (like Jason […]
Sesame Street Live “Make a New Friend” is Coming to the Target Center – Discount & Ticket Giveaway!
Sesame Street Live “Make a New Friend” is coming to the Target Center in Minneapolis January 15 & 16! My kids have grown up with Sesame Street and all the characters from Elmo to Ernie, who of course will all be there! No matter where you’re from or where you’ve been, everyone is special – so […]
Save Money on Coffee with the Ninja Coffee Bar (Review)
Fellow moms, coffee lovers, anyone who likes a good latte or mocha now and then – I want to introduce you to the Ninja Coffee Bar, a compact coffee maker that fits on your countertop! I’ve been on cloud nine since receiving my own Ninja Coffee Bar to review. But I have to start with a […]
Our Great Time at Good Times Park in Eagan
The Twin Cities has many indoor playgrounds for little ones to get out those wiggles anytime of year. But if you haven’t yet brought your kids to Good Times Park in Eagan, I HIGHLY suggest putting it on your bucket list for the current it’s-getting-colder-out(!) season. Good Times Park is a one-of-a-kind, family-owned indoor play place […]
Barbie & Her Sisters in the Great Puppy Adventure Blu-Ray/DVD GIVEAWAY (3 Winners!)
My pink-loving daughter and I are very excited to share that the new Barbie & Her Sisters in the Great Puppy Adventure movie was just released on Blu-Ray/DVD! Watch this fun preview: SYNOPSIS: Barbie™ and her sisters, Skipper™, Stacie™ and Chelsea™, and their adorable new puppy friends find unexpected mystery and adventure when they return to their hometown of […]
Minnesota’s FIRST Fresh Thyme Farmers Market Opens in Bloomington
(Disclosure: I received compensation in exchange for my time promoting the grand opening of Fresh Thyme. All thoughts and opinions are 100% mine.) This Wednesday, September 30th my 4-year-old and I attended the Grand Opening Day of the NEW Fresh Thyme in Bloomington with hundreds of other excited Twin Cities shoppers. I LOVE shopping at […]
Super League for Kids in Eagan starting October 6th & a GIVEAWAY!
Video gamers and Minecraft fans, listen up – there’s a cool new after-school video game league for kids coming to the Twin Cities starting NEXT WEEK! Super League is the world’s first in-theater video game league for kids. It offers an after-school enrichment program that leverages Minecraft on a BIG screen for a social, fun, […]