Do you enjoy winter? For some of us, wintertime becomes a dreaded prison sentence! It throws a wrench in our lifestyle and inconveniences the simplest chores. In the past few years, the concept of “hygge”(pronounced hoo-ga), a Danish/Norwegian word embodying the feeling of coziness, contentment, and togetherness, has become very popular. It is a lifestyle method to enjoy life- and… Read More
25+ Indoor Activities to Enjoy a Snow Day!
It’s a SNOW DAY (or Cold Day)!! Is that something you dread or look forward to? Either way, it can be made enjoyable, but it does take some planning and effort so it doesn’t become chaos. The fresh snow can be fun to play in, but the kids usually get cold and need to spend a majority of the time… Read More
2019 Goals: Eat More Local Food (Using this Nifty Infographic!)
Happy New Year! What are some of your goals for 2019? I have a couple goals I will be sharing in the weeks to come, but my first goal is to eat locally! Fifty or one hundred years ago, many of us grew at least some of the things that we ate. We might have focused on vegetables, for example,… Read More
Summer Fun: FREE Family Exploring
Summer is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the fresh air. We always tell our kids “go play outside,” so they go ride their bikes or play baseball at the park, but that is not all that the outdoors have to offer! This summer, make it a priority to spend at least one day outside with the kids doing… Read More
Summer Fun: FREE Museum Admission
Most children (and adults) think of summer as a time to take a break from learning, and I fall into that category as well. I don’t want to think about schoolwork, or helping my kids with their homework, so we think we can just turn our brains off. That doesn’t quite work though. Our brains require stimulation, so we try… Read More
Summer Fun: FREE Summer Movies and Performances in Minnesota
If you stay home with your kids in the summer, or if they have a nanny / babysitter watching them, movies and performances are a great option to get out of the house. I found a few events in the Twin Cities, Minnesota that offer free movies and performances during the summer. In efforts to provide a safe, family friendly,… Read More
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