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Camp Ice Age at Mall of America Opens Today!
Friday, May 10, 2013 – 10:00 am | No Comment
Camp Ice Age at Mall of America Opens Today!

I was lucky enough to get a sneak peek last night of the Camp Ice Age exhibit at Mall of America, and we had a blast!    It is an all-ages exhibit, but I would say …

Photo Friday: Holidazzle Parade in Minneapolis DeLIGHTS All Ages!
Friday, December 7, 2012 – 10:00 am | No Comment
Photo Friday: Holidazzle Parade in Minneapolis DeLIGHTS All Ages!

If you’ve never been to the Holidazzle parade in downtown Minneapolis, it is worth standing in the bitter cold to watch!  Granted this year the temps have been very mild, so that’s even more reason …

40-Foot High Ice Castle Coming to Mall of America®
Sunday, December 2, 2012 – 10:00 am | No Comment
40-Foot High Ice Castle Coming to Mall of America®

This winter, Mall of America® will bring a one-of-a-kind experience to visitors from around the world. Ice Castles, LLC, will build its largest structure ever, a castle that will stand more than 40 feet tall …

Photo Friday: Pirates Don’t Pay
Friday, October 26, 2012 – 10:00 am | No Comment
Photo Friday:  Pirates Don’t Pay

At the Science Museum of Minnesota last spring, my son played a game of chance with a ‘pirate’ at their “Real Pirates” exhibit.  He won, but the pirate said (in a piratey voice), “Looks like …

Nickelodeon Universe® Transforms for Blackout 2012 at Mall of America®
Tuesday, October 16, 2012 – 10:00 am | No Comment
Nickelodeon Universe® Transforms for  Blackout 2012 at Mall of America®

Blackout will take over Mall of America® this month as Nickelodeon Universe® transforms into a Halloween-themed fortress for guests of all ages to enjoy Oct. 19 – 20 and 26 – 27.
Unlit rides, black lighting, …

Photo Friday – Wild Rumpus in Minneapolis
Friday, September 14, 2012 – 10:00 am | No Comment
Photo Friday – Wild Rumpus in Minneapolis

We love the Wild Rumpus bookstore so much!!  Everything about it welcomes kids in.  The purple door is a kid-sized door within the main entrance (black door) that really works!  There are tons of pets …

Photo Friday: Spread Eagle Ray
Friday, August 24, 2012 – 10:00 am | No Comment
Photo Friday: Spread Eagle Ray

At SeaLife MN – the super-cool aquarium at Mall of America!  Above the stingray tank there is a glass floor for above viewing.  Only a child could get away with this pose.
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Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Wacipi exhibition comes to Mall of America®
Monday, August 13, 2012 – 10:00 am | No Comment

Native American dancers from the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community of Prior Lake, Minn. and other Indian nations will perform in full regalia at Mall of America® on August 16 at the annual SMSC Pow Wow …

Mall of America – 6 Family Attractions Beyond the Theme Park
Monday, July 30, 2012 – 8:00 am | 2 Comments
Mall of America – 6 Family Attractions Beyond the Theme Park

When people think of Mall of America®, they often think of two things: shopping, and Nickelodeon Universe® theme park.   Of course no trip to the Mall is complete without these two, but did you know …

Guide to Minnesota Family Resorts In Brainerd Lakes Area and Beyond
Wednesday, July 25, 2012 – 8:00 am | 6 Comments
Guide to Minnesota Family Resorts In Brainerd Lakes Area and Beyond

There’s still time to head ‘up north’ for a summer family vacation at the lake before school starts.  While searching for a great Minnesota family resort, I found a fantastic article in my local paper,the …