26 Non-Traditional Christmas Traditions
The Christmas season is my favorite time of the year. I love decorating the house, getting the mail, and shopping for just the right gift for that special someone. And...
A Vikings Appearance and a Cub Foods Giveaway!
{Disclosure: Twin Cities Familys Blog has partnered with P&G to bring you this fun giveaway. And, if they like the Vikings, we like them!} Last night, we had the fun opportunity...
DIY Handprint Ornament
by Marielle
Listen, I’m not one of those moms who has an elaborate activity or craft planned out for my kids every day. As a matter of fact, the closest I usually ever...
Partner with Simek’s to Help Support Feed My Starving Children
Disclosure: {We’ve partnered with Simek’s to get you all the details on their partnership with Feed My Starving Children over the holiday season. We’re thrilled to help support such a...
7 Out of the {Toy} Box Gift Ideas
by Kim
Toys. My arch nemesis. I’m constantly stepping on them, changing batteries, and picking them up. Plus, they keep multiplying like rabbits! We get rid of one and two more pop...
Holiday Bucket List
by Jen
The Holiday season is here! In order to stay organized and take full advantage of the season, I have created a Holiday bucket list of our family’s must do items. ...
Gift Mom a Break: Nominate a Deserving Mom this Holiday Season!
What mom couldn’t use a little less stress over the holiday season? For some, the holidays represent a time of pain or loss, for others a lost job can cloud the joy...
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...
Finding My Inner Slow Parent
by Kristin P.
I stay home part-time with my 4-year old son. And nearly every one of our days together, we head out on an adventure. Some are small like a walk to...
Pet Supplies Plus of Crystal Grand Opening!
by Emily
This weekend, Pet Supplies Plus of Crystal opened, and I had the pleasure of being able to attend their grand opening on Saturday. The first thing I noticed upon walking...
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...
I Need Them
by Cari Dugan
Last night my husband peeked his head into our bedroom door, where I have been hiding out for days, desperately trying to finish a project that’s deadline was looming. Life...