Tag: nature
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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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Two educational, historical spots that are worth a visit for both adults and kids!
Having educators as parents means that we love experiences that are full of learning. So far, our kids haven’t complained. Earlier this year, I realized Walnut Grove is not too far from us which led us to start reading the Little House on the Prairie series. After completing only one book, we decided to take…
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Looking for a romantic getaway less than 30 minutes from the Twin Cities?
Recently, we stayed at the Corn Crib Cottage in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. We had won it in a school auction earlier in the year without really looking into the spot prior. Luckily, it did not disappoint! Corn Crib Cottage was a beautiful retreat with a mix of stunning nature and a cozy atmosphere, located right…
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The Perfect Summertime Bucket List Activity for the whole family!
Growing up in the suburbs of the Twin Cities and Chicago, I truly didn’t know what it meant to support local. Most places my family shopped, visited, or ate at were large chains. Once we moved to a small town, I got to fully experience what it means to support local and small businesses. It…
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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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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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Two beautiful spots you need to walk this spring!
Just like we’ve found favorite spots to walk in the fall with beautiful foliage everywhere you look, we’ve found two treasured spots to walk and explore in the spring. Spring is all about the flowers budding, the ponds becoming alive with bull frogs and turtles, and the trees becoming lush with green. Walks in the…
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Spend a day in Lakefield, Minnesota!
Since moving from the suburbs of the Twin Cities, I’ve realized the true beauty in small towns. Unlike the suburbs where people are always moving and don’t always fully invest in the community they reside in, small towns usually have a main group of people who grew up and have remained in the town. They…
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