Finding the Gems Among the Rubbish: A Guide to Selecting Quality Children’s Literature, Part II
by Laura
Finding great books for children to read is a bit of a treasure hunt. As I discussed in my last post, a talk from local literature blogger, Jill Swanson, inspired...
Finding the Gems Among the Rubbish: A Guide To Selecting Quality Children’s Literature, Part I
by Laura
I’ve always been a big reader, and growing up, I could often be found staying up way past my bedtime with a flashlight under the covers just to finish a...
Giveaway: Sparrow Studios – 10-pack of Classes
Sparrow Studios in Eagan offers a variety of group work-out classes including BarreAmped, YogaSculpt, Candlelight Yoga and BUTI Fitness. Their instructors keep you moving and are encouraging, the music is...
Today’s Giveaway: Child’s Swimsuit from Big Island Swim and Surf
At Big Island Swim & Surf Company, located in Excelsior, our mission is to make the swimwear shopping experince easier and more enjoyable for the whole family. Our staff are...
The Diary of My Day
by Alissa
6:20 a.m. – Alarm number one goes off. The bed is warm and I discover that I have gained lots of new room as Chris is already off to the...
Giveaway: Photography Mini-Session with Ten Tiny Toes Photography
Today’s giveaway is for one of our site sponsors, Ten Tiny Toes Photography: When it comes to choosing a photographer to capture the most meaningful times in your life, you have...
Giveaway: Free haircuts for a year! TWO Lucky Winners!
Wild Child Hair in Woodbury is giving away a year of free haircuts for your child! This includes up to 10 free haircuts, it’s a $155 value. Can you imagine...
Giveaway: Snapper Rock Rash Guard from Big Island Swim and Surf Company
At Big Island Swim & Surf Company, located in Excelsior, our mission is to make the swimwear shopping experience easier and more enjoyable for the whole family. Our staff are...
(Secretly) I want to have plastic surgery.
by Bert
A friend of mine recently had plastic surgery. Her reasons made sense; I definitely understand her desire to have a little surgical help. She has two children; the first birth...
Giveaway: Moms on the Run
Today’s giveaway is for one of our site sponsors, Moms on the Run. Moms on the Run is about fitness, fun and friendship! Join us this spring to learn...
Giveaway: $25 J Hilburn Gift Card
Today’s giveaway is for a $25 gift card for one of our site sponsors, J Hilburn. J Hilburn is luxury and fit at affordable prices. Their partners save time and...
Today’s Giveaway: Big Island Swim and Surf Company
Today’s Giveaway: Hottest Selling Kids Shoe from Big Island Swim & Surf Company At Big Island Swim & Surf Company, located in Excelsior, our mission is to make the swimwear...
On Puppies and Being Loved Intensely
by Anna
The day my son was born, just over two years ago, his brand-new daddy made a run to the hospital gift shop. He returned with a small yellow puppy stuffed...
Giveaway: Spa Basket sponsored by New Horizon Academy
Today’s giveaway is a Spa Basket filled with a cozy bath towel, calming body lotion, a candle and more donated by your friends at New Horizon Academy. Enter below: [xyz-ihs snippet=”NewHorizon2″]...
