{EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT} Park Hop at Lake Minnetonka Regional Park
It’s PRINCESSES and SUPERHEROES! Costumes encouraged! Join Twin Cities Familys Blog and Jesse Bergland – Northwestern Mutual at Lake Minnetonka Regional Park on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 from 10am-12pm for a royal-worthy good time! Don’t forget to...
Family Favorite Weeknight Meal: One Pot Chicken + Asparagus Lemon Cream Pasta
by Melissa
This is one of those no-fail, works-every-time, tastes-amazing, kiddos-adored, easy-as-pie meals that we just can’t get enough of. It tastes indulgent. It’s full of nutrients. And it’s quick enough for...
5 Non-Parenting Books for New Parents
by Daci Platt
Ah, summer: the time of year to buy a new book, throw it in your beach bag, and promptly forget about it while you follow your children around the beach, reapplying...
Have Fun Like A Kid This Summer
“You’re gonna have a blast, mom!” She had somehow convinced me to buy a slip and slide obstacle course. We returned home and when I tucked her in, all she...
{NEW PARK HOP ANNOUNCEMENT!} Rich Valley in Inver Grove Heights
Blow bubbles with Twin Cities Familys Blog and Jesse Bergland – Northwestern Mutual at the Rich Valley Athletic Complex on Monday, June 27th, 2016 from 10am-12pm! Bubbles and cool treats will be provided! Bring a...
Everything Those Moms Said is True
by Tammie
I had a sense of deja vu as I pulled into the parking lot of the indoor playground. Rows and rows of minivans lined the spaces with a few SUV’s...
{NEW PARK HOP ANNOUNCEMENT!} Central Park in Maple Grove
Kick off the summer with Twin Cities Familys Blog and sponsor Jesse Bergland – Northwestern Mutual at the brand-new Central Park in Maple Grove! The park features a rubberized surface with some sand surfaces,...
Wine and Tantrum Pairings: Summer Break Edition
The graduation season is upon is–from preschool to college and everything in-between. The wonderful summer filled with family trips and lots of fun quality time together can commence. Right? Not...
10 Reasons Why Your Marriage Needs A Vacation
by Cari Dugan
My husband and I are celebrating 13 years of marriage this year. Thirteen years. Graduating college. Four kids. Nine moves, three of those international. Add job changes in there and business start...
A Mom’s Perspective on the Flint Hills International Children’s Festival
{Disclosure: We’re thrilled to partner with our sponsors The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts to tell you all about their annual event: Flint Hills International Children’s Festival, happening this weekend....