No summer celebration is complete without pie, whether it’s Fresh Strawberry, Cherry, Blackberry Bavarian Bliss, Peach, Blueberry or any of the other 30 yummy flavors you’ll find at Bakers Square! I LOVE pie, but don’t get to bake it as often as I’d like. So being that I’m already a fan of Bakers Square and […]
Healthy Hands Cooking Classes with Wee Ones Wellness & Toylend USA
Getting my kids to enjoy food that’s good for them is so NOT easy in a world full of sweets, fast food, and other treats that tempt them at every turn. Especially when so many of the most attractive foods are the ones that are of course, totally the worst for you – like sugary cereals that […]
Q. Cumbers Restaurant’s 25th Anniversary & a Giveaway!
Though I’ve lived in the Twin Cities for the past 11 years, I had never heard of Q. Cumbers Restaurant in Edina. Then I was invited for lunch and conversation with the owners, Mickey and Sheila, and now I can’t believe I didn’t discover this gem in the Twin Cities sooner! Q. Cumbers is an […]
My 8-Course Dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe Mall of America (& Special Discounts!)!
I had the super fun experience of sitting down to a special 8-course media dinner at the Hard Rock Café at the Mall of America ® to try out their new menu items. Yes, serious – 8 courses! The Hard Rock Café has revealed a new menu with items for every taste, starting with samples […]
Gordmans Spring Savings, a 20% Off Coupon & a Giveaway!
I’ve shared a couple times before about my fun experiences shopping at Gordmans, one of my favorite budget-friendly places to shop for everything from stylish clothes to fun gift ideas. Well, it’s spring which means a great time of year for clearing out the old and shopping for new clothes & home décor at low […]
Space: An Out-of-Gravity Experience at the Science Museum of Minnesota
Space: An Out-of-Gravity Experience is now open at the Science Museum of Minnesota. Our family attended on a weekend recently and we had a BLAST. If you’re thinking of visiting during spring break, know that it’s super busy so it’s recommended that you make a reservation online. Otherwise, try to visit on a weekday another […]
Having Fun at Playlend, Toylend USA’s Indoor Playplace You Can Rent!
This Saturday we went to Toylend USA’s Playlend, their indoor playplace that you can rent for private parties and events! They had an open house and we had a blast! I previously introduced you to Dr. Elizabeth Wilcox, the owner and founder of Toylend USA, a local business that rents toys and baby gear. She […]
Gigi’s Cupcakes – New Gluten-Free Cupcakes & a GIVEAWAY!
Gigi’s Cupcakes, America’s largest cupcake franchise, is introducing gluten-free versions of its award-winning gourmet cupcakes, and I was invited to try them out! In the Twin Cities, Gigi’s Cupcakes is located at 7722 Olson Memorial Highway in Golden Valley. I stopped by there with my family to try out some cupcakes – both regular and […]
Ice Castles in Eden Prairie’s Miller Park
The Ice Castles are here! In Eden Prairie, that is. For the second time in Minnesota, Brent Christensen & his crew built an ice castle made of thousands of icicles created by hand. In 2013, after spending several years building ice castles around the country, California native Brent built one of his creations at the […]
Santa and Savings at Southdale Center in Edina
Can you believe Christmas is next week already?!?!?!? This whole Christmas season has been flying by so fast that I suddenly realized this week that our kids haven’t even seen Santa yet!!!