My family and I love Disney and Winnie the Pooh. I grew up with Winnie the Pooh toys, books and even a Winnie the Pooh dresser when I was a baby, so I have always loved the characters, as do my kids now. So for months we were looking forward to seeing the new Christopher […]
Mermaids at the Sea Life Aquarium at the Mall of America (through August 5th)
For anyone who has ever loved mermaids, now’s the time to visit the Sea Life Aquarium at the Mall of America! From July 19th to August 5th (Thursdays to Sundays only), mermaids are performing underwater next to sharks, sea turtles, and even sturgeon. And on dry land, kids of all ages can meet a mermaid […]
Our Summer Visit to Great Wolf Lodge in Bloomington
The Great Wolf Lodge in Bloomington has become a favorite “staycation” destination for our family. It opened last December, and I got a sneak peek of the hotel and adventure park which I shared here. Then I stayed with my family in January, and had the most amazing weekend. CLICK HERE TO SAVE UP TO […]
Our Stay at The Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth
We were invited by Duluth to visit and experience 3 attractions! As part of our stay, we were given a one-night stay at the Inn on Lake Superior. The Inn on Lake Superior is located right in the heart of Canal Park. You can’t beat the location – you can walk right out the back […]
Visiting Glensheen Mansion in Duluth with Kids
Duluth is a city with many gems. Attractions, historic sites, spectacular views of the lake. Having grown up there, I try to visit with my kids regularly to explore the many things the area has to offer. My family was invited there by MustSeeDuluth.com to experience their 3-attraction pass, but we also got to visit […]
Experiencing 3 Attractions in Duluth, Minnesota
Just two hours north of the Twin Cities is Duluth, a city rich in history, scenery and attractions right on Lake Superior. I know it well, as I grew up and attended college there. It’s still “home” in many ways for me, but over the years it’s also really grown as a tourist destination with […]
A Parent’s Review of Solo: A Star Wars Story
***No spoilers!*** The Millennium Falcon, Chewbacca, and a 20-something Han Solo and Lando join forces in SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY, which I would more accurately call SOLO: A STAR WARS ADVENTURE STORY. This is the most action-packed STAR WARS movie to date, and is long, running at 135 minutes. At the end I was […]
Quality Family, Maternity and Newborn Photos with Giliane E. Mansfeldt Photography (& Discount)
Kids grow so fast. With kids now age 10 and 7, I look back and can see now how those baby and toddler years really do go by in the blink of an eye! Though time has gone fast, I’m thankful that our family has done a few photo sessions over the years, though I […]
Home Maintenance Made Easy with Roto-Rooter Products (Review & Coupon)
I love talking about everything that helps you be self-sufficient and save money, which is why I’m proud to announce I’m a Roto-Rooter Ambassador! As a home owner for over a decade now, I know that home maintenance and repairs can be costly. Especially when it comes to plumbing. But our family always tries to do […]
Midnight Sun Review and Exclusive Interview with Bella Thorne & Patrick Schwarzenegger
Midnight Sun is a new love story in theatres March 23rd starring Bella Thorne and Patrick Schwarzenegger, and I recently had the unique opportunity to send a teen/young adult contributor to a special, roundtable interview of the two actors and the director, Scott Speer, at the Mall of America! Thankfully I had a great teen […]
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