As you may already know, I’m a huge Caribou Coffee fan. I love the flavors (especially any of their coffee drinks with mint and chocolate) and have always been drawn to the warm, woodsy feel of their shops. I typically make my coffee drinks using Caribou whole bean coffee at home, but occasionally I splurge on […]
Pinwheel Play Indoor Play Space in Chanhassen
If you’re looking in the metro area for a clean, modern, indoor play place for young children, there’s a new space in the south metro you’ll want to check out! Pinwheel Play recently opened up in Chanhassen, and is designed just for kids ages 0-6 and their caregivers. It was created by two local parents, Lisa and Bryon Smith, […]
5 Things Minnesota Families Should Know About MedExpress
(This post was sponsored by MedExpress. However, all opinions are 100% mine.) During this past year, someone in our family has had to visit urgent care a total of 3 times. One time was when my daughter had strep throat (like everyone in her class), another was when my son said he swallowed a paper […]
Pumpkin Nights Twin Cities Review (& Giveaway)
Twin Cities families! Pumpkin Nights Twin Cities is happening now through October 31st at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, and I have 2 family ticket 4-packs to give away! Our family went last night with some friends and our four kids ages 6 to 10, and got to experience the 3,000 pumpkins and fun-kins lit up along the […]
My Favorite Treat at Rita’s Italian Ice! #RitasIceBlogger
Now that I’ve been a Rita’s Italian Ice blogger for a few months, I’ve gotten to try a variety of their menu items, from their Frozen Drinks (like Mango Lemonade!) to Rita’s Ice Flights, where you can choose 4 different flavors of Italian Ice to try. If you haven’t heard of Rita’s Italian Ice or […]
Yonanas Frozen Healthy Dessert Maker Review (& Giveaway)
Recently I received a Yonanas Classic Healthy Dessert Maker to review. After indulging in ice cream all summer (summer is short in Minnesota – gotta enjoy it!), I was super excited to be able to try this machine to help me eat more healthfully and get myself in better shape. The Yonanas Healthy Dessert Maker turns […]
My Adventurous Visit to Base Camp in St. Paul (& Boy Scouts School Event Sept 22nd!)
Last week another blogger and I had the super fun experience of touring Base Camp, an urban adventure facility in St. Paul, to learn about everything it offers to local youth and community! I’m excited to share my experience with you and the unique adventures it can offer to your family and kids! If you […]
New at Rita’s Italian Ice – Choose 4 Flavors with Rita’s Ice Flights #RitasIceBlogger
As a Rita’s Ice blogger in the Twin Cities area, I am excited to share with you a new item on the menu – Rita’s Ice Flights! With Rita’s Ice Flights, you get to pick 4 different flavors of Italian Ice to try. This is a great option for anyone who wants to try more […]
DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the Year on DVD 8/23 (Review)
(Warner Bros. Home Entertainment provided me with a free copy of the DVD I reviewed in this post. The opinions I share are my own.) DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the Year is on DVD, August 23rd! Move over boys! It’s time for the girls to take flight in this all-new ground-breaking franchise. Join Wonder […]
Inside Fresh Thyme: New Stores Opening in the Twin Cities
“If Whole Foods Market and Trader Joe’s had a baby, we (Fresh Thyme) would be that baby.” I recently received a tour of the NEW Fresh Thyme in Vadnais Heights. I love this place! Like other Fresh Thyme stores, including the Bloomington store that I previously reviewed, this store is like a farmer’s market, grocery store and […]
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