Christmas Lights Tour: Eastern Suburbs
by Kim
It isn’t Christmas unless we’re watching Clark Griswold put on the most over-the-top family Christmas, with Cousin Eddie, of course! And Clark is certainly right that there’s something magical about...
Christmas Lights Tour: North Suburbs
You know who loves Christmas Lights? Kids! And it’s such a fun family activity that we highly recommend you add to your holiday to-do list. Push shopping off for another...
Christmas Lights Tour: Minneapolis/St. Paul
by Kim
One of my favorite things to do during the holiday season is to go look at Christmas lights! If we only did one Christmas-y event the whole season hands-down it...
Christmas Lights Tour: Western Suburbs
by Kim
When people think of classic Christmas movies, they probably think about Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, Charlie Brown Christmas, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas. But to me there...
Family Game Night with Toddlers & Preschoolers
by Kim
One of the best decisions our family has made recently is establishing a game night. Originally, we were hoping for a family movie night–something of a night off for my...
Christmas Lights Tour: South of the River
by Kim
One of my favorite things to do during the holiday season is to go look at Christmas lights! If we only did one Christmas-y event the whole season hands-down it...
7 Ready-To-Go Thanksgiving Activities For Kids
by Kim
I’m hosting my first Thanksgiving this year. GULP! My parents usually host, but they’re in the midst of a remodel–new kitchen, dining room, and living room. Essentially every necessary Thanksgiving area is...
Bachman’s Annual Holiday Play: “Santa’s Magical Music”
{Disclosure: Twin Cities Familys Blog has partnered with Bachman’s to get you all the details on their annual holiday experience with Santa. We are thrilled to help spread the word...
{TICKET ANNOUNCEMENT} Just YOU- No Equipment Needed
Kick start your morning with a workout class and shopping event tailored just for moms! Choose between two different types of classes taught by the amazing Heather C Fitness. Held...
Brighten Up Your Steps With Bachman’s Spruce Tops
Disclosure: We’ve partnered with Bachman’s to highlight all they have to offer you to brighten your home and front steps for the holiday season. We’re more than excited to show...
Tips for Hosting a Freezer Meal Party
by Kim
Let’s just get down to it, shall we? Because we are all moms here and we’re all busy. In fact, I need to pick my daughter up in about 45...
Carpe Halloween: 31 Ways to Make the Most of October 31st in the Twin Cities
Full Disclosure: I love Halloween. It’s my Super Bowl, Fashion Week, Oscar Night, and Mardi Gras all rolled into one. It’s fun, it’s weird, it’s creepy… what more could a...
What Color Was Your First Bike?
by Brianna
My first bike was pink. Light pink. It had a white seat and white plastic covering the handlebars. My Dad taught me how to ride that bike on a summer...
The Mom Identity Crisis I Didn’t Know I Was Having
by Kim
What’s one word that best describes you? Uhhhhh…It was like trying to answer an essay question on a test I didn’t study for. This was my first day at MOPS!...
