The Get Down Coffee Co — Bringing Cultural Collision to North Minneapolis
by Dana Smith
The Get Down Coffee Co. café is a vibe in North Minneapolis you need to experience. This Black-owned specialty coffee company is changing the café and coffee game....
6 Plant Shops Minneapolis 2025
The Twin Cities have plenty of amazing, local plant shops with knowledgeable owners that are ready to help with all your house plant needs....
6 Ways to Raise your Child to be an Animal Lover | Animal Humane Society
From animal-filled summer and day camps to chances to explore animal-related careers, education programs at Animal Humane Society help foster a passion and love for all animals....
20 Ways to Serve With Kids in the Twin Cities
We know that it can be hard to plan volunteer activities that involve kids, but there are so many opportunities in the Twin Cities to serve, especially in the winter!...
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...
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....
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....