“If Whole Foods Market and Trader Joe’s had a baby, we (Fresh Thyme) would be that baby.” I recently received a tour of the NEW Fresh Thyme in Vadnais Heights. I love this place! Like other Fresh Thyme stores, including the Bloomington store that I previously reviewed, this store is like a farmer’s market, grocery store and […]
Our Day Out with Thomas in Duluth 2016 – My Honest Review & Tips for Visiting!
Our family headed to Duluth for the first weekend of the Day Out with Thomas: The Ready, Set, Go Tour 2016! Thomas the Train is visiting Duluth the first two weekends in August – that means you still have time to go! The Celebration Tour continues this weekend, August 12-14. I shared more info in a previous post here. Tickets are […]
Enjoy Cold Treats & Support Alex’s Lemonade Stand at Rita’s Italian Ice #RitasIceBlogger
Last month I introduced you to Rita’s Italian Ice, where you can get cool treats like sweet, smooth Italian Ice and creamy Custard (my favorite) in dozens of flavors like Birthday Cake and Cookie Dough! There are seven locations in the Twin Cities including Maple Grove, Stillwater, Bloomington, Apple Valley and Eagan. Well, if enjoying a frozen treat on […]
Celebrate Summer with FlyOver America at the Mall of America (& Ticket Giveaway)
FlyOver America is a new ride experience at the Mall of America. It’s a flight simulator ride like no other- riders sit in chairlift-style seats and are lifted in front of a large, spherical screen. Then you’re given a birds-eye view of many landscapes across America, including the Statue of Liberty, Niagara Falls, and some […]
Cool Off with Rita’s All-Natural Italian Ice and Frozen Custard (& a $25 Gift Card Giveaway!)
(This post is sponsored by Rita’s Italian Ice. All opinions are 100% mine. I am proud to be a Rita’s Italian Ice Ambassador!) There’s a hidden gem in the Twin Cities for getting cold, creamy frozen custard and sweet Italian Ice, and it’s called Rita’s Italian Ice. Rita’s Italian Ice is a growing, nationwide chain […]
Crayola Experience Mall of America Review & 6 Ways to Save on Admission
The Crayola Experience is NOW open at the Mall of America! My family and I have visited twice already, and we loved it both times. The Crayola Experience is located on the 3rd floor and if you park on the 3rd floor of the East ramp toward the south side, you can go through a special […]
BloomsyBox Flower Subscription Box Review
I love fresh flowers, but with our family’s busy schedule, making the house look its best always tends to be a low priority. So when I heard about BloomsyBox, a flower subscription box, I was excited to try it out. With BloomsyBox, you can get a small, medium or large bouquet for $34.99 to $48.99 a […]
Escape to The Edge Waterpark in Duluth (& 20% Discount!)
This winter for some reason was a particularly long one for me. Spring had come and I was ready for a road trip – even a mini-one! Since it was my grandma’s 94th birthday in April, we decided to head up to Duluth to visit her and celebrate. And while we were up there, we […]
Behind the Boudoir Photo Shoot at Pixies Photography (My Amazing Experience!)
Yes, I did this. A boudoir photo shoot. Up until a few weeks ago, I’d say I had given a passing thought or two to doing a boudoir photo shoot, just for fun and for myself, especially after seeing one Groupon deal after another for local sessions. But I have never gotten close to actually […]
Our Incredible Family Staycation at Radisson Blu Mall of America
It happens every January. As the cold, icy weather sets up camp outside for a few months, and restless kid/cabin fever sets in at my house, my Facebook feed starts filling up with pictures of friends getting away to warmer places, with envy-worthy views of beaches, palm trees, tourist attractions, and of course, lots of smiling, […]
Ice Castles in Eden Prairie’s Miller Park 2016
It’s that time of year when everything is cold, days are short, and the excitement of Christmas has passed. What can you do with your family other than hide inside and fantasize about spring? My suggestion? Bundle up and experience a little magic at Ice Castles in Eden Prairie! Ice Castles is back in Eden Prairie […]
Our Experience at Mill Valley Kitchen in Minneapolis
“Ok kids, dress up – we’re going out for a special lunch!” Mill Valley Kitchen recently invited my family for a relaxing, California-inspired lunch. With the cold temperatures here now and all the excitement (and chaos!) of the holiday season over (yay! we survived!), our family was definitely up for some comforting, warm-weather inspired fine dining (especially ME!). […]
Gordmans Winter Savings & Giveaway
Recently for my daughter’s birthday, we let her loose at Gordmans with a $25 gift card to use on whatever she wanted! She was so excited because of all the fun toys and stylish clothes to pick from, and with the low prices (up to 60% off department store prices!), your dollars s-t-r-e-t-c-h much further here […]
Need Some Pampering? Visit a My Salon Suite Professional in Roseville
Recently I enjoyed the most luxurious, relaxing pedicure at My Salon Suite in Roseville. My Salon Suite is unique in that it’s a community of highly qualified, established beauty service professionals including hairstylists, massage therapists and nail technicians. Each professional has their own suite and business, and runs their business completely independently. I love this concept because […]
The Wizard of Oz at Children’s Theatre Company
My kids and I attended an opening weekend performance of The Wizard of Oz at the Children’s Theatre Company and were greatly impressed with the performances, the sets, the special effects and the natural flow of the whole production. With all the scene changes and effects we all know from the movie, the Children’s Theatre […]
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