Not long ago I shared information about a new book called The Mommy MD Guide to Losing Weight and Feeling Great. I received the eBook version of the book for review which I’ve been […]
Livin’ Lean with Trader Joe’s Cookbook Review (plus sample recipes!)
It’s the beginning of the New Year, and like many others, my resolutions include eating and living more healthfully. This past year I did ok – I didn’t gain weight, […]
Bitsy’s Brainfood Smart Snacks for Kids Review
Kids love to snack, and my kids do it all day long! As a mom of 2 picky eater young kids, I am always on the lookout for better ways […]
Disney on Ice presents Passport to Adventure in St. Paul through Dec. 15th – Review
Our family had a fun time at Disney on Ice presents “Passport to Adventure” on Thursday night at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. Our kids, Heidi (age 5) […]
Caribou Coffee Limited-Time Holiday Beverages & Gifts Galore – plus a $10 Gift Card Giveaway!
Who loves coffee? I DO!!!! (Yeah, I know…I’ve said that a FEW times before…) Well, I’m SUPER excited to host a Caribou Coffee $10 gift card giveaway, especially now as […]
Macy’s Santaland is Open in Minneapolis!
The 51st Annual Macy’s Santaland is now open in Minneapolis! Last night my family and I attended a special media/blogger preview event of Santaland and we had a great time. […]
The Choo Choo Bob Show won 3 Emmys including Best Children’s Program!
The Choo Choo Bob Show, produced right here in Minnesota, has won 3 Emmys! At the Upper Midwest Emmys this past month, the Choo Choo Bob Show won for Best Children’s […]
Kiwi Crate Review – Creative Hands-On Projects for Kids
The holiday season is coming soon which means starting to think about fun things to do as a family to celebrate! A neat company that can help your family do […]
Pleasant Valley Orchard in Shafer, MN (near Taylors Falls)
One of our family’s favorite apple orchards to visit for the past few years has been Pleasant Valley Orchard in Shafer, MN, a short drive away from the Twin Cities […]
What’s a Just Between Friends Kids and Maternity Consignment Sale Like?
My kids and I were near Northtown in Coon Rapids yesterday so we shopped at the Just Between Friends Kids and Consignment Sale that was at the old Sports Authority […]
Arc’s Value Village Personal Shopper Review
The last time I went clothes shopping was a month ago at a department store and I had to take the kids with me. I browsed while trying to pay […]
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska
This post has lots of pictures. LOTS of them. That’s because my family and I went to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska recently for the first time. We went […]
Minnesota Children’s Museum
Recently we visited the Minnesota Children’s Museum in St. Paul. I had purchased an online 2-for-1 deal this spring (offered by Star Tribune’s “Steals”). It’s the second time we did so and […]
Rosebrook Wading Pool in Roseville
The days have been getting warmer so yesterday we headed to Rosebrook Park in Roseville where I heard there’s a popular wading pool for families with little kids. The park […]
My Experiences as a New Member of the YMCA – Part 1
So, for years I had been thinking about joining the YMCA. I live close to one and drive past another on my way to work, so I can always see […]