Take the Kids Gray Whale Watching for a Memorable Family Trip
Sat, 20/02/10 – 0:12 | No Comment

Ahoy! Gray whales are making their way to warmer waters this winter,and you can be a part of the adventure! Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego, is celebrating its 10th …

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World’s Largest Indoor Trick-or-Treat
Saturday, 31 Oct, 2009 – 16:36 | One Comment
World’s Largest Indoor Trick-or-Treat

Families are invited to keep warm and healthy from the ghoulish chills of Halloween night and participate in the World’s Largest Indoor Trick-or-Treat at Mall of America®.
Promoting a healthy Halloween, the Anaphylaxis & Food Allergy …

Beat The Heat This Summer With Free Splash Parks
Wednesday, 29 Jul, 2009 – 13:27 | 5 Comments
Beat The Heat This Summer With Free Splash Parks

The dog-days of summer are upon us and with the economy the way it is, we’re all looking to save a few greenbacks without compromising the fun factor.  I’ve asked parents around the country for the …

Junior Gourmet Club in Minneapolis
Monday, 25 May, 2009 – 21:12 | No Comment
Junior Gourmet Club in Minneapolis

Bill Summerville of La Belle Vie has resurrected the popular Junior Gourmet Club this summer and is bringing it to several restaurants around town.
The Junior Gourmet Club is a fun way for families to bond and …

Kids Spread Their Wings at The MN National Air Guard Museum
Monday, 27 Apr, 2009 – 9:36 | 2 Comments
Kids Spread Their Wings at The MN National Air Guard Museum

Guest writer Susan Berkson shares unique and fun activity in Minneapolis.  Thank you Susan!!

Imagine your little pilot in the cockpit of a real C-130 Hercules!
It could happen at the Minnesota Air National Guard Museum.  Located …

Holidazzle Parade in Minneapolis
Tuesday, 16 Dec, 2008 – 22:15 | 3 Comments
Holidazzle Parade in Minneapolis

One of our preschool moms, Edie, has generously given us some GREAT advice for watching the Holidazzle Parade in downtown Minneapolis. It’s a little short notice for this year… it only last another week or …

Holiday Shopping Destinations
Monday, 1 Dec, 2008 – 10:02 | No Comment
Holiday Shopping Destinations

The Mall of America in Minnesota is a huge shopping mecca for people all over the US… scratch that, the world. Part of the appeal, beyond having hundreds of stores under one roof, is that …

Day-Tripping Downtown Minneapolis, MN
Sunday, 13 Jul, 2008 – 10:02 | 3 Comments
Day-Tripping Downtown Minneapolis, MN

Early in my childhood, I lived very near downtown St. Paul. After moving to a small Iowa town, I realized how much I missed going to the museums, seeing a play or live stage show, …

Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN
Saturday, 26 Apr, 2008 – 14:01 | No Comment
Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN

Heading to the Twin Cities? Any time of year is a great time to visit Minnesota, but the summer is when we really come out to play! As a local, it’s hard to boil it …

Family Friendly Mall of America, Bloomington, MN
Tuesday, 22 Apr, 2008 – 9:05 | No Comment
Family Friendly Mall of America, Bloomington, MN

The Mall of America in Bloomington, MN is such a major attraction here, it actually made it as the icon for our state in the Great States Jr. board game!
Bloomington is a suburb of Minneapolis. …

Underwater Adventures video, Mall of America
Monday, 21 Jan, 2008 – 10:14 | No Comment
Underwater Adventures video, Mall of America

Here’s a little video I took on some visits to the Mall of America at the Underwater Adventure aquarium under the East Entrance. You can read my full review here.