I just got back from an amazing trip to Bismarck, North Dakota. If you haven’t traveled there, I highly recommend it! There’s so much for all ages – kids, families, couples, singles, groups – and I’m so excited to share my discoveries with you! Bismarck is the state capital, and is actually part of the […]
New Foods & Happenings at Valleyfair in 2022 (My Sneak Peek!)
Valleyfair is OPEN for the 2022 season and it’s going to be a fun season! My family and I visited Valleyfair on opening weekend and enjoyed a special preview of some new foods they’re offering this summer. We had a GREAT day sampling new foods and enjoying the rides, entertainment, games and more. Their new […]
12 Things to Know Before Visiting Valleyfair in 2022
My family and I visited Valleyfair on opening weekend this May 2022 and had a blast! It was a little chilly but the weather has since warmed up for sure, and Soak City Waterpark is now open as well. We’ve also been back a couple of times in June, including since Grand Carnivale entertainment and […]
Use Buncha for Cheap Grocery Delivery (Save $25 off a $50 order now!)
Save $25 off a $50 grocery order from Buncha with my EXCLUSIVE code TCFM!!!! Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Buncha. All opinions are 100% mine. I recently tried out a new grocery delivery service based right here in the Twin Cities called “Buncha.” It’s new, and has been featured locally on KARE 11, the […]
So Many Animals! Our Wild Adventure at Sustainable Safari in Maplewood
So many animals!!!! That’s what we thought when we visited Sustainable Safari in Maplewood for the first time this past week. We could have spent all day here with the animals! There were so many! And many animals were soooo cute. Like the baby goat that “baaaa’d” so sweet. And the baby kangaroo that actually […]
My Evening with CommonGround Minnesota Celebrating Local Women Farmers
Did you know that nationally, 36% of all farmers are women? And that 96% of farms and ranches in Minnesota are family-owned? I didn’t know these things until recently when I got to dine and chat directly with women farmers in Minnesota! March is Women’s History Month, where we celebrate women and their contributions to […]
Sleep with the Cows: An Immersive Farming Experience at New Day Dairy GuestBarn
I am still blown away. My kids and I recently got back from a weekend stay at the New Day Dairy GuestBarn in Clarksville, Iowa. It’s about 3-1/2 hours south of the Twin Cities, so it’s a perfect distance for a little getaway. And we had the BEST time! The New Day Dairy GuestBarn is […]
Stillwater’s Ice Palace Maze is Unique & Frozen Fun
The Ice Palace Maze in Stillwater is back this year, and there are carved ice dragons! It’s right outside the Zephyr Theatre downtown, and we went! Imagine walking through a real puzzle made 100% of ice blocks, with surprises at many turns. That’s what it’s like at the Ice Palace Maze in Stillwater which is […]
Your Ultimate Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
Valentine’s day can be special if you take the time to do it in a way that will be enjoyable for you and your loved one. You don’t have to follow any rules, as long as you have something that you will both enjoy doing or sharing. Read on to see a gift guide you […]
Pony Express Book Review & Giveaway (Ends 2/25)
BOOKS! Oh, how I love reading books – and my kids do too. I still read books with them, especially if the books take us to fun, happy places during the long cold Minnesota winters. I previously introduced to you a children’s author named Carla Crane Osborne, who wrote a lovely children’s book called “Under […]
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