I was so excited last fall when the first Hy-Vee stores opened up in the Twin Cities – in New Hope and Oakdale. I’ve been to the New Hope store a number of times and have been wowed by all you can get at Hy-Vee – huge selection, a variety of hot entrees to pick up […]
“Pinocchio” Now at Children’s Theatre Company – Review, Discount & GIVEAWAY
IMAGINATIVE and FUNNY! That’s what I thought after seeing Pinocchio last night with my kids at the Children’s Theatre Company. It’s running now through August 14th, and I’m excited to share a discount and ticket giveaway with you! My Review First of all, a little background info on this telling of the Pinocchio story. The story is […]
Annie Jr. at Stages Theatre in Hopkins through July 31st (Review)
My family and I recently attended a performance of Annie Jr. at Stages Theatre in Hopkins, now running through July 31st. Though it’s only an hour, we all agreed it was so heartwarming and enjoyable, and we recommend it for all families! Annie Jr. is basically a condensed version of the Annie story, about plucky […]
Celebrate Summer with FlyOver America at the Mall of America (& Ticket Giveaway)
FlyOver America is a new ride experience at the Mall of America. It’s a flight simulator ride like no other- riders sit in chairlift-style seats and are lifted in front of a large, spherical screen. Then you’re given a birds-eye view of many landscapes across America, including the Statue of Liberty, Niagara Falls, and some […]
Cool Off with Rita’s All-Natural Italian Ice and Frozen Custard (& a $25 Gift Card Giveaway!)
(This post is sponsored by Rita’s Italian Ice. All opinions are 100% mine. I am proud to be a Rita’s Italian Ice Ambassador!) There’s a hidden gem in the Twin Cities for getting cold, creamy frozen custard and sweet Italian Ice, and it’s called Rita’s Italian Ice. Rita’s Italian Ice is a growing, nationwide chain […]
Otis Spunkmeyer Baked Goods Now in Stores & Giveaway
I remember Otis Spunkmeyer cookies when I was wayyy younger…as individually wrapped muffins and cookies or sold from the school cafeteria or fundraisers. You just don’t forget these yummy goodies from when you grew up – and I’ve wondered when I’d find them again. Well now I just found out that Otis Spunkmeyer has a new retail […]
Crayola Experience Mall of America Review & 6 Ways to Save on Admission
The Crayola Experience is NOW open at the Mall of America! My family and I have visited twice already, and we loved it both times. The Crayola Experience is located on the 3rd floor and if you park on the 3rd floor of the East ramp toward the south side, you can go through a special […]
BloomsyBox Flower Subscription Box Review
I love fresh flowers, but with our family’s busy schedule, making the house look its best always tends to be a low priority. So when I heard about BloomsyBox, a flower subscription box, I was excited to try it out. With BloomsyBox, you can get a small, medium or large bouquet for $34.99 to $48.99 a […]
Escape to The Edge Waterpark in Duluth (& 20% Discount!)
This winter for some reason was a particularly long one for me. Spring had come and I was ready for a road trip – even a mini-one! Since it was my grandma’s 94th birthday in April, we decided to head up to Duluth to visit her and celebrate. And while we were up there, we […]
Behind the Boudoir Photo Shoot at Pixies Photography (My Amazing Experience!)
Yes, I did this. A boudoir photo shoot. Up until a few weeks ago, I’d say I had given a passing thought or two to doing a boudoir photo shoot, just for fun and for myself, especially after seeing one Groupon deal after another for local sessions. But I have never gotten close to actually […]
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