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 […]
Free Story Times at Choo Choo Bob’s Train Store in St. Paul
Attention! Anyone with little train lovers! Choo Choo Bob’s Train Store in St. Paul offers a FREE Story Time for kids several times a month. It’s led by Engineer Paul who’s on the locally produced show for kids called “The Choo Choo Bob Show.” The show airs on Saturday mornings at 9am on channel 45. I […]
Use Meetup.com to find many local groups for Moms (and Frugal Moms!)
This week I attended my first “Meetup” with a local mom’s group I found on meetup.com. At least a half dozen of us moms met at a park in our community while our kids played together at the playground. It was very casual and informal, and nice to meet others who live near me. I discovered meetup.com a few months […]
Sweet! Nadia Cakes in Maple Grove (Review)
Nadia Cakes Cupcake Shop & Custom Cake Studio is a fun, new place to get yummpy treats with your family in the Twin Cities area! We visited their new Minnesota shop in Maple Grove last week and enjoyed the bright shop and sweet, delicious cupcakes! Prices are reasonable but fair for the quality. Learn about the shop (started by a mom of three young kids!) and the 133 cupcake flavors you can choose from!
Daily Worth – an online community of women who talk money. Valuable site for us moms!
I just discovered Daily Worth on my own today – a site by women for women with tips and ideas for managing money. So I thought I’d share! I like that the site is 100% free, and you can sign up for a daily email with valuable information.
It’s Strawberry Picking Time in Minnesota!
It’s strawberry picking time in Minnesota! As it states on the “Minnesota Grown” website, most Minnesota berry patches are opening earlier than usual this year. Many Twin Cities area strawberry picking farms are open now. Go to the Minnesota Grown website to find one near you. We went to Bauer Berry Farm in Champlin last Monday, June […]
Kelley Farm in Elk River
I took the kids to Kelley Farm in Elk River on Saturday, May 12th, the day before Mother’s Day, as moms could get in free (yay free!) with their kids that weekend. (See below – dads get in free on Father’s Day weekend, too!) We spent a couple hours there and the kids loved exploring the farm, […]
Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove Review
I took my kids to the “new” Elm Creek Park Reserve play area in Maple Grove last Monday for the first time, taking advantage of an unusually warm day (temps in the 70’s) in March. Elm Creek Park Reserve is located just north of highway 81 and highway 610 at the Elm Creek Blvd. exit. I […]
“New” Old Chicago in Eden Prairie is good for kids – Mom Review
(Note: I was not asked, paid or compensated to write this “New” Old Chicago review – I just enjoy sharing my opinions as a mom! – Lisa) The “New” Old Chicago I took my kids (Heidi, 4 and Thor, 1) to the “New” Old Chicago in Eden Prairie for lunch on their grand re-opening day […]