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4 of the Best Parks in the Northwest Twin Cities
I'm consistently amazed by the vast amount of entertainment we have here in the Twin Cities. From a good old baseball game at Target Field to the Minnesota Children's Museum in St. Paul, no one will ever complain of boredom in the Twin Cities. Not everything that...
Baby Products and Toys You Need to Purchase on Amazon Prime Day
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Well, tonight is THE NIGHT. Amazon Prime Day begins at 8pm CST (9pm...
How to throw a CARS Birthday Party for your little CARS fan
Just so you know, there are affiliate links in this blog post; it won’t cost you anything extra, however, should you make a purchase from one of the links I’ll receive a small commission for your purchase. Thank you for supporting my family! CARS 3 is rip roaring into...
How to Throw a Disney Party with Minimal Prep
I received free products in order to host a #DisneyKids Preschool Playdate. The opinions expressed here are my own. There are affiliate links in this blog post. I have loved Disney for as long as I can remember. Naturally, I've passed that love down to my children....
12 of the Most Unique & Personable Mother’s Day Gifts You Can Find
I teamed up with The Hopping Bloggers for this sponsored Mother's Day Gift Guide! All opinions are my own. Every year my husband comes to me and asks, "Bert, what do you want for Mother's Day?" And every year, since I became a mother in 2008, I can only think of one...
10 of the Best Earth Day Activities for Preschoolers
Earth Day is coming up this week and if you're semi-crunchy at the least this is a big deal. What is Earth Day? According to The History Channel, "Founded in 1970 as a day of education about environmental issues, Earth Day is now a globally celebrated holiday that is...
Can my child see Disney’s BEAUTY & THE BEAST?
Today the world got to experience the newest live action feature film from Disney, BEAUTY & THE BEAST, opened everywhere. I'm hopeful that the box office reports will convey the magic that the film makers did in the film but in case you're sitting on the fence, I...
How to Fly with Kids: What to expect and how to plan
I've found that the key to traveling with children is to be prepared. The more prepared you can be as a parent the better equipped you are to handle the little road bumps that are thrown at you. Identification First off, there's the issue of identification. As long as...
10 Children’s Books About Love and Valentine’s Day
My mom-side loves cuddling up with my kiddos and reading a good book. The teacher in me loves finding books that mark and celebrate different times of the year. Last year I made a list of books about love and friendship that you'll want to check out. I couldn't keep...
Last Minute Valentine’s Day Cards: FREE Printable for those “Whoops, I Forgot About the Class Party Moments”
Okay confession time: Last Valentine's Day I forgot to send cards to Kendall, my middle child's, school. I got this email mid-morning from her teacher, "I just wanted to make sure that you didn't pack Valentine's for Kendall today; she's upset but I think we've got it...
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for the Man in Your Life
Now it just wouldn't be fair if we didn't talk about the fellas in our lives for Valentine's Day! I used to dread shopping for gifts for my husband. He's extremely practical and is a deal shopper so it's really hard to buy him something he wants because I know he...
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for the Woman in Your Life
It's no surprise when you come to my house that I LOVE Valentine's Day. To be honest, it has to do with the colors - red, pink, add a little white in there and you've got me. I love all things Valentine's Day and that includes the gifts that go with it. Last year I...