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 that is Kiwi Crate. Kiwi Crate is a creativity company I just learned about that develops fun, hands-on projects for kids ages 3-7. I checked […]
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 near Taylors Falls. Where is Pleasant Valley Orchard? It feels like a little getaway for our family as we drive east on Highway 8 from […]
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 store building. It was day 2 of the 4-day sale so definitely a lot had been sold already, but there was quite a bit left […]
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 attention to my 2-year-old running around and hiding in the clothes racks, and repeatedly asking my 5-year-old to go get him and bring him back […]
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 late on a Saturday afternoon when there were 4 weddings going on (!) and few regular visitors were left, so much of the time it […]
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 the kids had a blast! We went in June when crowds are lighter and the air conditioning feels soooo good. We spent about 3 hours […]
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 is right behind Rosedale Mall in a quiet neighborhood south of County Road C. We went in the evening and found a few other families […]
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 their current promotions: “Join for only $10 through _____” Join for $29 through ________” “Join for $0!” Plus my kids always would get excited when […]
Pump It Up Inflatable Play Places for Kids
Yesterday I took my kids to Pump It Up during Pop-In Playtime hours. I bought a Groupon deal recently for 4 admissions for the price of 2 for kids during open play times (these deals have been offered a few times a year), and because I know my kids love play places, I knew it […]
Adventure Peak at Edinborough Park in Edina
We recently attended a birthday party that my 5-year-old daughter was invited to at an indoor play park called Adventure Peak in Edina. It was our first time there and wow, there was quite a lot of fun for kids. The energy was crazy with multiple birthday parties going on at the same time and […]