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Spring Flower Show at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

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Stop by the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum for the Spring Flower Show January 31st- March 15th, 2026. I don't know about you, but there's something about visiting lots of plants and flowers during the winter that just fills my heart with joy! I love seeing all the colors and feeling the warmth around me. It always Continue Reading

Sustainable Safari in Burnsville Mall + Discount Ticket Offer

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Sustainable Safari recently opened a new location in Burnsville Mall and here's our review! Have you ever been to Sustainable Safari? They're a local business with one location in Maplewood Mall and they recently opened another location in Burnsville Mall. My son and I had the opportunity to visit the new location Continue Reading

Mall of America Wellness Program

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Looking to add wellness to your 2026 routine? Check out the free Mall of America Wellness Program! Do you make new years resolutions? I usually make a few each year and adding wellness to my life is always one of my top goals! Mall of America's Wellness Program is a great way to get active and best news-- it's free Continue Reading

Goodwill Waconia Grand Opening

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There's a new Goodwill opening in Waconia! Be one of the first 50 customers at their Grand Opening and you'll be entered to win Goodwill gift cards! Thrifting is all the rage right now so it's wonderful a brand-new Goodwill is opening in Waconia, Minnesota! Goodwill is one of my favorite places to shop because I Continue Reading

Minneapolis Home + Remodeling Show Discount Tickets, Guest Experts & More

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The Minneapolis Home + Remodeling Show is almost here! See everything you can expect at the show and get discount tickets with a promo code to save 50% off! The Minneapolis Home + Remodeling Show is back at U.S. Bank Stadium January 30th - February 1st, 2026! Check out what's new for your home, be inspired, and Continue Reading

Winter Day at White Bear Center for the Arts

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Check out the Winter Open House at White Bear Center for the Arts for outdoor winter fun with artmaking, sled dogs and more! Are you looking for some winter fun? The WBCA Winter Open House is a chance to have outdoor fun for the whole family. This FREE event takes place Saturday, January 17, 2026 from 10 am - 2 Continue Reading

Anoka Winterfest – 5 Days of Winter Fun

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Now's the time to head to Anoka for Winterfest. It's 5 days of winter fun! We love visiting Anoka – the downtown area is definitely as cute as a Hallmark movie! We haven't been to Anoka Winterfest yet, but it looks super fun! From January 12th-16th, there are 5 days packed with winter fun. A combination of free Continue Reading

Ramsey County Fix-it Clinics

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Do you have broken items sitting around your house that you don’t know how to fix but you don’t want to just throw away? If so, check out the Fix-it Clinics in Ramsey County where you can get household items fixed for free and also learn valuable repair skills. At Fix-It Clinics, residents bring in small Continue Reading

Washington County Parks Bird Hikes

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Get outdoors to enjoy free monthly Bird Hikes at Washington County Parks! Our family loves birds! In fact, my son and I went on one of these guided hikes last winter and had a blast bird watching. The individuals that host the walks at Washington County State Parks are very knowledgable and they were also very Continue Reading

Como Park Conservatory Winter Flower Show

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The Como Park Conservatory Winter Flower Show is open January 9 - March 15, 2026! Who doesn't love the flower shows at Como Park Conservatory?! Throughout the year, the Sunken Garden displays beautiful floral shows, updated each season. The ever-changing array is both artful and fragrant. While each seasonal Continue Reading