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 […]
Monkey House in White Bear Lake
Yesterday my husband and I took the kids to the new Monkey House in Maplewood, a “party and play center” near Maplewood Mall. I heard it had just opened up a few months ago and we were curious. Plus, we wanted a place for them to burn off their energy other than at home! The […]
Book Review: Pocket Your Dollars by Carrie Rocha
I recently finished reading Carrie Rocha’s new book, Pocket Your Dollars: 5 attitude changes that will help you pay down debt, avoid financial stress, & keep more of what you make. Carrie Rocha is the founder and owner of Pocket Your Dollars.com, a popular money site on the web based right here in the Twin Cities. I’ve been […]