It has returned! Ice Castles is back in Stillwater, Minnesota now in 2018 and opens Friday, January 5th! We visited during a media preview to share with you all there is and what to expect! I’ve shared our experiences at Ice Castles since 2015 when they came to Minnesota at Eden Prairie’s Miller Park for […]
A Tour of the NEW Great Wolf Lodge in Bloomington, Minnesota
It’s finally here! The NEW Great Wolf Lodge in Bloomington is now open. I attended their Grand Opening Celebration & Lunch event for the media on December 12th and got to tour the resort. Wow! It has so much for everyone and I’m thrilled to share my tour with you. As many of you know, […]
Our Fun and Educational Birthday Party Experience at Snapology of Minneapolis (Discounts & Giveaway!)
Legos, robotics, learning and FUN – all in one place? YES, please! My son and his friends are RAVING about a new place for kids in the Twin Cities. It’s called Snapology, and it all offers LEGO-themed classes, camps and birthday parties, as well as workshops and events! What is Snapology? As I shared in […]
Electronic Devices and Repairs for Less – A Tour of Device Pitstop in Maple Grove
I recently discovered a little known gem for affordably buying and repairing computers, tablets, smartphones and other devices. It’s called Device Pitstop, and I recently visited the Maple Grove location, which is one of five locations in the Twin Cities. I had been needing a laptop for some time – with everyone in my home […]
Cirque du Soleil “Crystal: A Breakthrough Ice Experience” Review
I’ve loved Cirque du Soleil for as long as I can remember. I’ve seen shows like “Mystere” in Las Vegas, “Delirium” in Minneapolis years ago and their Christmas show “Holidaze” a couple years ago. Every show is absolutely breathtaking. My favorite scene so far is “One Love” from Delirium, but they all have blown me […]
5 Things My Kids (and I) Love about Goldfish Swim School in Oakdale
My kids love being in the water, but getting them to take swimming lessons – and enjoy them – has been more difficult than I expected. When my daughter was a toddler, I signed her up for lessons through a local community education program. The lessons were ok, but she never enjoyed them. The water […]
My Experience with a Clothes Mentor Personal Shopper #CMStyle
I had the most fun experience at Clothes Mentor in Minnetonka, a women’s boutique that sells high quality, gently used women’s apparel and accessories for a fraction of the original price! As the ever penny-pinching mom that I am, I discovered Clothes Mentor recently not just because of their affordable designer fashions, but because of […]
10 Tips for a Fun Family Staycation at Radisson Blu Mall of America (& Our Review!)
Summertime is a time when many families travel either on a plane across the country, or in their minivan for a road trip. The kids are off from school and it’s sunny and warm outside – so cabin fever sets in and everyone wants to get out and explore! But what if you can’t take […]
Our Day of Family Fun at Spirit Mountain Adventure Park in Duluth
This month I ventured north to my family to my home town of Duluth to celebrate my birthday. We always do the usual sights – Canal Park, Maritime Museum (it’s free!), and walking along the lake walk! But one stop we REALLY wanted to make this time was Spirit Mountain Adventure Park. We hadn’t visited […]
FlyOver Canada at the Mall of America (& How to Save on Admission)
FlyOver America has been in the Mall of America since spring of 2016, and it’s been definitely one of my favorite attractions in the Twin Cities. My whole family loves it – from my kids to my parents! It’s a flight simulator ride that gives you a 10-minute experience of flying over America – from […]
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