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Three Indoor Playgrounds to visit this spring!
Since our winter was much shorter/not really existent as compared to a normal winter, I feel like we never fully utilized the indoor playgrounds like we normally do. As we venture into spring weather and battle some mud/allergies, indoor playgrounds are a great option year-round! Here are three of our favorite indoor playgrounds in the…
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A Must-Visit for Any Animal Lover- RAD Zoo
Recently, we got to visit the Reptile & Amphibian Discovery Zoo (RAD zoo) in Medford, Minnesota. What a hidden gem this is! Tucked into the Medford Outlet malls, you would never believe the number of animals and experiences that are waiting for you here. It’s a perfect size zoo to see everything, learn a lot,…
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Two FREE great spots to check out in Roseville, MN!
My husband recently had a super quick conference in Roseville, so we decided to make the most of it. It was only four hours, so I set out to find spots that were cheap and the kids would enjoy. Pleasantly surprised, I found out there was a nature center in Roseville that we had never…
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Artifact- Mankato, Minnesota
As a kid, I have many memories of going to pottery painting studios. Also, one of my wedding showers was at a pottery painting spot and everyone painted pottery for us to keep. Many of the pieces are our favorite things to use in our kitchen. So, I was ecstatic to hear there is a studio in Mankato…
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Have you ever tried a doughnut crawl?
I first heard about the idea of a doughnut crawl from the blogger, MinneMama Adventures. If you don’t follow her, she’s worth a follow with so many unique ideas. This past summer, we tried one of her doughnut crawls with a few adjustments due to the location we were coming from. Despite the fact that I’ve never been…
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Add this place to your Winter Bucket List!
If you’re looking for a great place to explore in the winter, Lowry Nature Center in the Carver Park Reserve is a great spot. This is a location that was close to us growing up, so we took quite a few visits here. Since having kids, we have enjoyed the programs, the nature center, and the beautiful…
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Plan a day trip to Hopkins, Minnesota!
For our Christmas experience gift this year, we got tickets for Beauty and the Beast at Stages Theatre Company. Since I was a little girl, I’ve gone to tons of plays at Stages. I’ve loved every single one, as an adult and as a child. I’ve wanted to pass this love down to my kids. My oldest child had…
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Our FAVORITE bookstore that you need to visit too!
If you know my family well, you know we love books in our household! I think it comes with the territory of having two educator parents, but our kids could sit in any book store or library for hours…even our one year old! For as long as I can remember, our favorite bookstore has been Wild Rumpus. Located…
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A busy day in Shakopee, Minnesota!
Since I grew up incredibly close to Shakopee, I figured I knew a lot of fun spots in Shakopee for our kids. Boy, was I wrong! I had heard about a wonderful Christmas lights display, called Shakopee Winter Wonderland, so had decided to make a day of visiting Shakopee. When I started looking up places, there was a…
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Botanist- Mountain Lake, MN
If you’re looking for a unique spot for a gourmet milkshake, your family needs to try the Botanist in Mountain Lake. Wondering where Mountain Lake is? It’s right off Highway 60, about 10 miles north of Windom and 55 miles south of Mankato. Located in the heart of downtown Mountain Lake, this location used to be an old…
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