Winter Book List: 10(+) Books To Cozy Up With This Winter
by Kami G
**This post was originally published in 2021** Here we are 10 months deep into a pandemic with winter and cold weather thoroughly upon us. Some of us are still working...
The Benefits of Music for Children | Kinderberry Hill
This post is written in partnership with Kinderberry Hill. Sing, Sing a Song! Music truly does make the holiday season magical! But let’s talk about the importance of music 365 days...
The Northern Express: A Dream by Local Moms
by Sherry Ge
Venture to the beautiful lake town of Excelsior to explore the new North Pole-themed winter escape called the Northern Express. The winter village itself is interlaced within Camp Fire’s 100...
Tonkadale: A Twin Cities Botanical Oasis
Tonkadale offers a variety of services from custom design (porch pots, hanging baskets, and more), horticulture expertise (the staff is *so* knowledgeable), and much more....
5 Tips on How to Find the Best Childcare for Your Family
This post is written in partnership with New Horizon Academy Choosing childcare is one of the most important decisions you will ever make for your child. Research increasingly tells us...
Comcast Makes Parenting in the Digital Age Easier | The Xfinity App
he Xfinity App from Comcast is an effective way to ensure your child is only seeing appropriate material and not spending too much time on the computer....
The Power of Play | 4 Tips for Increasing Play at Home
The traditional focus of education is changing. It used to be writing, reading, arithmetic and self-help skills were thought most valued for academic success. Today, we know executive function is,...
It’s Elementary: Sherlock Holmes comes to Minnesota
It's elementary, our dear readers. Mystery Meets History at Sherlock Holmes: The Exhibition Opening Oct. 20 at the Minnesota History Center!...
5 Advantages Your Child Gains in Cub Scouts
Cub Scouts Have the Most Fun! When kids enter elementary school, they gain opportunities to learn, grow, and socialize, but they do so within the confines of an academic setting....
Go, See, Explore: Murals in Minneapolis, MN
When googling definition of mural, a few options pop up, but I found it best described by Merriam Webster as applied to and made integral with a wall or ceiling...
7 Things Your Kids Will Learn in Cub Scouts
Cub Scouts prepares young people to be leaders and individuals with strong character. The program uses a principles-based approach to engage kids and teach them through fun activities....
Meet 5 Twin Cities Businesses Awarded Comcast RISE Grants in July
It’s no secret that small businesses have been dealing with a number of challenges over the past couple of years – from the ongoing impact of the pandemic, social unrest,...