Tag: family
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Eight places to visit in the Orange City, Iowa area!
Since Orange City is on the way to Omaha from Southern Minnesota, we have driven through this area countless times. We have also, stopped a few times and even met family during the pandemic here since it’s about halfway from my husband’s family. Yet, this was the first time we truly explored the Orange City…
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Four spots you’ll want to try on your next visit to Bloomington, Minnesota!
So often when people talk about going to Bloomington, Minnesota, they talk about visiting the Mall of America or Ikea. While these spots are great and definitely are fun to visit, I have four more spots to stop at on your next trip to Bloomington. A perfect variety of play, education, fun, and nature, it’s…
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Mystery Cave State Park
For a while, I’ve wanted to go to the Mystery Cave State Park and we finally made it happen this summer! Honestly, I’ve been to a lot of Minnesota state parks, both as an adult and a child. Mystery Cave, without a doubt, is definitely one of my favorites now. Located in Southeastern Minnesota, we…
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40+ playgrounds to visit within an hour of Mankato!
It’s summer time and our family is always looking for free spots to enjoy! For us, one place we love are playgrounds…a free, fun, and limitless activity to do! I put together a list of 40+ playgrounds in the Mankato area (within one hour or less away), so you can just choose the park and…
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Silo Ridge Peony Farm
I heard about this farm from a few friends last year, yet didn’t make it down there during the blooms. So, I was incredibly excited to check it out this summer. Peak bloom was projected to be this weekend, but luckily for all of you, it hasn’t actually happened yet. Due to the cooler weather,…
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Jeffers Petroglyphs/Red Rock Falls County Park
For far too long, we didn’t go to Jeffers Petroglyphs because we weren’t sure our kids would enjoy it. What a mistake! We had to insist on leaving the night we visited because our kids wanted to stay so much longer. In April, I saw an event that Jeffers Petroglyphs was putting on in collaboration…
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Plan a visit to my favorite spot in the world, Holland, Michigan!
I’ve been fortunate to travel many places during my time on Earth so far, both internationally and around the United States. Yet, my favorite place continues to be Holland, Michigan. When I think of Holland, immediately my senses become alive with memories. Do you have a spot like this engraved in your brain? Maybe it’s…
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A bowling alley your whole family will love!
We had heard about this location from some friends and decided to check it out. It was definitely worth it! Growing up, I always loved one particular small family-owned bowling alley. It always felt more comfortable and cozy to bowl at instead of the large bowling alleys. Since bowling alleys seem to be fading away…
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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…
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