I had the privilege of going on an exclusive media tour of the NEW Hard Rock Cafe at the Mall of America today, and am very happy to give you all a sneak peak inside the restaurant as it prepares to open later this month! I’m so excited about this restaurant – the only Hard […]
Our Fun Day Out with Thomas the Train in Duluth 2014
Our family had so much fun in Duluth this weekend at the North Shore Scenic Railroad’s Day Out with Thomas™: The Thrill of the Ride Tour 2014! Thomas the Train is visiting Duluth the first two weekends in August – that means you still have time to go! The Thrill of the Ride Tour continues this weekend, August 8 […]
Best Days of the Bakken: Free Museum Admission July 22 – 26
Admission to the Bakken Museum is FREE this week from Tuesday, July 22 to Saturday, July 26 for the Best Days of the Bakken! The Bakken is open its regular hours (10:00 – 5:00 T, W, F, & S and 10:00 – 8:00 Th) but hours of free programming each day are 11:00 to 4:00. […]
A Fun Visit to the Minneapolis Farmers Market & Farmers Market Annex
I like to take my kids to the Minneapolis Farmers Market and Farmers Market Annex regularly in the summer. We love all the fresh produce, flowers, meats, as well as the wide variety of handmade and other unique items for sale. A regular “must” for me when we first arrive is a fresh bratwurst and lemonade […]
Sovereign Grounds Coffeehouse & Indoor Playroom in Minneapolis
I visited Sovereign Grounds Coffeehouse & Indoor Playroom in Minneapolis this week with my kids and a friend. I had heard it was a popular coffee shop in the Twin Cities for parents with young kids to visit together, and I needed to find a good, kid-friendly place to go in Minneapolis with my friend […]
The ALL NEW Lakeshore Grill now open at Macy’s Ridgedale – Discounted gift certificates at Restaurant.com
I was invited to attend the recent grand opening of the all new Lakeshore Grill at the Macy’s at Ridgedale Mall. My husband and I made a date night out of it (well, a mini-date!) and we enjoyed experiencing their new, contemporary look and samples of some of their new menu items.
Teddy Bear Park in Stillwater
We visited Teddy Bear Park in Stillwater for the first time on Father’s Day. We didn’t even know about this unique, quaint park until our daughter visited there on a school field trip this year. We visited Stillwater in the afternoon as the weather was nice, and decided to check it out.
NEW Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails Interactive Exhibit at the Minnesota Children’s Museum
My family and I visited the Minnesota Children’s Museum this Saturday for opening day of the NEW Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails Interactive Exhibit! This new exhibit is at the Minnesota Children’s Museum from June 14 – September 21. The opening day festivities included guest appearances by Choo Choo Bob and Engineer Paul from […]
Sweet! Nadia Cakes in Maple Grove (Review)
Nadia Cakes Cupcake Shop & Custom Cake Studio is a fun, new place to get yummpy treats with your family in the Twin Cities area! We visited their new Minnesota shop in Maple Grove last week and enjoyed the bright shop and sweet, delicious cupcakes! Prices are reasonable but fair for the quality. Learn about the shop (started by a mom of three young kids!) and the 133 cupcake flavors you can choose from!
“New” Old Chicago in Eden Prairie is good for kids – Mom Review
(Note: I was not asked, paid or compensated to write this “New” Old Chicago review – I just enjoy sharing my opinions as a mom! – Lisa) The “New” Old Chicago I took my kids (Heidi, 4 and Thor, 1) to the “New” Old Chicago in Eden Prairie for lunch on their grand re-opening day […]