Tag: family-adventures
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My top 15 tips for traveling on a budget!
This is definitely the most asked question I receive. Do you have any tips on saving money while traveling? In fact, I do. Since we got married and were trying to pay off student loans while making two teacher salaries, it has become a passion of mine to find ways to make meaningful memories without…
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Three Stores you’ll want to Visit this winter for free kid’s activities!
As winter comes for us, I know we are always looking for fun, cheap, indoor things to do in the cold months when we don’t spend as much time outside. I have three stores for you that offer free kid’s activities frequently that you’ll want to take note of. First, there’s Home Depot. Every first…
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Four stunning spots you’ll want to visit with your family!
This summer, we did a short getaway and visited four locations that were absolutely breath-taking. We were shocked at these spots because we had lived in Cottage Grove and Woodbury for about a year and a half at the beginning of our marriage. Somehow, we missed that these locations were right underneath our noses. I’ve…
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The no-frills apple orchard we all need to visit in Southern Minnesota!
As a grown-up, I still have wonderful memories of picking apples with my family as a young girl. Lifted up by my dad to reach for the high apples, traipsing through the orchards to find the trees with the BEST apples, biting into the juicy fruit to sample them while picking, and the satisfaction of…
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Two must-visit spots for kids (or adults) who love to bike!
I saw another blogger write about a pump track and I was immediately intrigued. Before reading about one, I’d never even heard of this kind of adventure. Lo and behold, after some research, I discovered two spots that were somewhat close to us. Having two kids who started riding bikes with no training wheels in…
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Check out this Children’s Museum!
I had heard wonderful things about the children’s museum located in Hutchinson, Minnesota named Wheel and Cog. So, to celebrate our youngest child’s second birthday, we planned a trip there. Before even going, I was impressed with the prices. Since everything is going up now, including places to visit with families, I was pleasantly surprised…
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The perfect family activity for all ages and abilities: try the PickleBarn in Mankato!
I am always looking for unique spots to enjoy with multiple generations to make wonderful memories. It’s a gift to find a location that your kids love just as much as their grandparents. Last weekend, we experienced one of these special places! It’s definitely a must-visit for every family of all age levels. Our daughter’s…
Adventures with Sota Mama 