Winter Book List: 10(+) Books To Cozy Up With This Winter
**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...
To the Kid Who Told My Son the Truth About Santa
by Erin Statz
I still remember the early day in December when my 1st grader came home from school and the first thing he said to me before even entering the house was:...
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...
Find Your Halloween Costume at the Twin Cities Best Thrift and Vintage Stores
In a perfect world we would have our Halloween costumes picked out and ready to go the first of October. But we all know it rarely works that smoothly. Kids...
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,...
SEA LIFE Divers Dress as Pirates to Celebrate Spooky ‘Seas’on with Underwater Pumpkin Carving
(Bloomington, MN): While little ghouls and goblins get ready to celebrate Halloween on dry land, SEA LIFE at Mall of America is celebrating spooky season with a few tricks and...
Halloween Food and Treats for Silly and Spooky Tricks
Halloween food and treats are bound to conjure up some eeks and shrieks! Are you ready for some Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo type of magic in your kitchen? ...
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!...
Games & Activities for the Perfect Halloween Party for Little Kids
by Cammi Haines
One of my favorite parts of being a mom is making the holidays a bit more magical for my kids. This can be as simple as reading holiday-themed books or...