Have you been to the St. Michael Cinema? It’s probably one of the most unique movie theatres you’ll find near the Twin Cities. The entrance is like a Parisian courtyard, and they also have a giant Eiffel screen, a drive-in, venues for parties, a bar, and more. PLUS – they have great deals! Be sure […]
Extreme Sandbox in Hastings is a POWERFUL Date Experience
What a UNIQUE date adventure! My fiance and I drove real excavators for fun at Extreme Sandbox in Hastings! It was a “Dueling Date” and you and your partner can drive bulldozers, excavators or wheel loaders together, and even compete on the obstacle course if you want. It’s perfect for Valentine’s Day or any day. […]
Our Picture-Perfect Visit to Winter Lights at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Our Picture-Perfect Visit to Winter Lights at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Ok, first of all, I know it’s dark and cold at this time of year, but dang, Minnesota has some AMAZING things to help you forget all about that. Winter Lights at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum are one of the events that will light […]
Kona Grill: Our Experience
We don’t eat out at elegant restaurants much, but when we do we go to places where there are other deals like happy hour specials. We were invited to try it out and honestly, we were very impressed. We had never eaten before at Kona Grill but there were so many things we loved about […]
From Animals to Oz to Ziplining: Plan this Epic Family Trip to Northeast Kansas!
Late this summer my kids and I went on an action-packed road trip to KANSAS! We wanted an affordable road trip to a midwest destination that we’ve never been to but has many hidden gems – and we discovered many in Kansas! Kansas is just a few states away from Minnesota, but you can get […]
Try These Foods at the Hangar at the Minnesota State Fair!
If you go to the Minnesota State Fair, I recommend getting food at The Hangar on the north end! The Hangar is owned by a family who also own Fun Biz Fair Food, which has tasty fair food all around the country including right here in Minnesota. My boyfriend and I got to sample some […]
French Park in Plymouth, Minnesota
French Regional Park in Plymouth has one of our favorite playgrounds in the Twin Cities. It was just redesigned a few years ago and is an impressive place for kids and families. We visited on a beautiful summer day recently and it was so fun! French Park has a tower that’s 28 feet tall, six […]
Lovepop Pop-Up Cards for Everyone (& Discounts!)
I just got a fabulous assortment of pop-up birthday cards and other designs from Lovepop! Ok, as a frugal mom, I’ll be the first to admit that I usually have gotten cards at the dollar store, plus our family makes them from scratch. To me, that’s the most moneywise way to do cards. But honestly, dollar store […]
Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit is Back in Minneapolis! Get Discounted Tickets
If you missed the Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit in Minneapolis, but the price was too high, or you just didn’t get a chance, there’s good news! The Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit is BACK as of July 1st, and will run through September 5, 2022. Plus, you can get DISCOUNTED tickets right now! It originally opened […]
A Parent’s Review of Disney-Pixar’s Lightyear
(Note: This is a spoiler-free review.) Our family has always enjoyed Disney-Pixar movies, and for sure all the “Toy Story” movies. The most recent Toy Story movie, Toy Story 4, came out in 2019, and I reviewed it here. Those all are a must-see, in my opinion. After having seen all of those movies, I […]
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