(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 […]
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