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How I Control My Kids’ Screen Time Easily with New Xfinity xFi from Comcast (It’s FREE for Customers!)

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As a busy family with growing kids, our lives have become more and more like many others’ – dependent on technology and devices. I myself spend most of my working time at a computer – primarily between blogging, social media and emails. (And if I’m not working at a computer, I’m on it regularly to […]

7th Street Confections Dark Chocolate Thins from Pearson’s in St. Paul (Review)

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I think I’ve found my new favorite chocolate, and it’s from right here in the Twin Cities! 7th Street Confections is a new brand from Pearson Candy Company, which you may recognize as it’s based here in St. Paul. Pearson’s Salted Nut Roll and Nut Goodie are some of their popular candies. Pearson’s launched their new 7th […]

Emagine Willow Creek Luxury Movie Theater in Plymouth (VIP Grand Opening Event & Review)

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It’s not everyday I’m invited to a luxury movie theater VIP movie event. Or ANYONE is, for that matter. But last month I was invited to the Grand Re-Opening of the Emagine Willow Creek movie theater in Plymouth, and had the most awesome evening! Located at 9900 Shelard Parkway, Emagine Willow Creek recently renovated their theaters which […]

Disney’s New Beauty and the Beast is Visually Breathtaking But Feels Forced (Review) #BeOurGuest

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I attended an advance screening of Disney’s new Beauty and the Beast with my 9-year-old. The movie was breathtaking; you don’t want to miss a moment! With impressive, over-the-top visuals consuming the film from beginning to end, it’s an outing worth it just for the chills you’ll feel throughout. The movie dependably tells the tale […]

My 10 Favorite Deals for Moms (& Kids!) at Gordmans

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This winter in Minnesota has been unseasonably mild and…odd. We were outside for a family walk without jackets just a couple weekends ago, then we had cold days, then more mild days, some crazy wind, and then yesterday, tornadoes, followed by some short-lived snow overnight. What the heck, Minnesota? So…I’ve decided that winter’s DONE (woohoo!), […]

(No Longer Available) EatPakd Kids Lunch Subscription Review & Get a Free Week!

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*Update: EatPakd is no longer available.* Recently I attended a Twin Cities Moms Blog event for social influencers/bloggers to introduce us and our kids to EatPakd, kid-approved, ready-to-eat meals that are delivered to your door. It was an awesome event with yummy samples (like these turkey wraps!) and fun at InnerActive Playground in Minnetonka. Lots […]

Try the World Subscription Box Review

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Recently I was invited to sample Try the World, a newer subscription box that gives you the experience of exploring the world through food. Because I LOVE getting boxes of goodies in the mail, I jumped on it, plus this one looked particularly appealing. For me, one of the best things about traveling is learning […]