Now that summertime is nearly here, a lot of families are making plans to get out of town and take a much-needed vacation. But in some cases, the high costs of a trip can negate your attempted escape from stress. Although more than half of Millennials and Gen Xers report that cost can be a […]
3 Ways to Travel Like a Millionaire — Without Being a Millionaire
Travelling can be one of the best experiences in life. It’s the ability to break free from the known and visit new and exciting places. What’s more, you can do it without spending as much money as you thought. A large majority (78%) of domestic trips are taken because people just need a vacation, yet […]
Winter Family Fun at Spirit Mountain in Duluth (Giveaway)
I’m writing this on a mild, sunny Saturday in February, a perfect day for being outside in winter in Minnesota. I grew up in Duluth, where outdoor winter fun is in abundance – especially hills to ski or sled down. And if you love being outdoors in winter, there’s still plenty of time to enjoy these […]
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 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 […]
Family Fun and Kids’ Mountain Biking Camps at Spirit Mountain in Duluth
If you are planning a visit to Duluth this summer (or are looking for a great reason to visit!), Spirit Mountain has a ton of family fun year-round that’s well worth the drive! After having grown up in Duluth, I’ve always known Spirit Mountain as THE place to go for awesome skiing fun in the […]
Save 10% at Wisconsin Dells Attractions: Ripley’s, Wizard Quest & Oodlesmack Popcorn
Recently our family visited the Wisconsin Dells for a couple of nights. There’s SO much to do in the Dells – way more than waterparks, such as museums, the Tommy Bartlett Show, and zoos, etc. Two attractions we visited included Ripley’s Believe it or Not! and Wizard Quest, located in the downtown Dells area. I […]
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 […]
5 Tips for a Fun & Frugal Family Vacation to the Wisconsin Dells
Our family is long overdue for a real family vacation, so we thought – how about saving money at the Wisconsin Dells? My husband and I LOVE it there, and have yet to bring our kids, who are now 7 and 4. I’ve visited there many times with family before our kids were born – […]
Twin Cities area Summer County Fair List 2014
I’ve put together a list of all the Twin Cities area summer county fairs this summer of 2014! For convenience, it can also be found as a page under the Deals & Events Calendar tab here: Summer County Fair List 2014 Like I did last year, I’ve included as much information as I could find […]