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Gina B Designs Warehouse Sale in Plymouth

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Gina B Designs is a stationery brand designed right here in Minnesota. The perfect time to stock up and save big is at their Annual Warehouse Sale! I absolutely love sending snail mail to my friends and family! But buying greeting cards and stationery can really add up! I can't wait to check out the Gina B Designs Continue Reading

Joyer Adventure Farm 2026 – Now Open

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The Joyer Adventure Farm is open for tons of family fun! Have you been to Joyer Adventure Farm in Lino Lakes? They've been a working farm since 1916! The 2026 Joyer Adventure Farm season is happening now with lots of animals to visit in the barnyard, zoom mountain, low ropes course and more! You'll also find Continue Reading

Blue Ribbon Bargain Book for the Minnesota State Fair

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You can save BIG with coupons from the 2026 Blue Ribbon Bargain Book at the Minnesota State Fair! Are you getting excited about the Minnesota State Fair? Honestly I count down every year and get more and more excited as the opening day gets closer! We love going to the State Fair but it sure does get expensive. Continue Reading

Daiso Stores in Minnesota

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Daiso, an affordable retail chain known for their Japanese inspired home decor, stationery, snacks, and more, now has multiple locations in Minnesota. Here's everything you need to know before you visit, including store locations, pricing, and what to expect. When I first heard about Daiso stores I was pretty Continue Reading

FREE Kids Workshops Are Back at Home Depot Every First Saturday of the Month!

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Head to your nearest Home Depot as Free Kids Workshops are back every first Saturday of the month from 9am to 12pm. Want your kiddos to explore building and creating without making a mess in your own home? Head to Home Depot every first Saturday of the month from 9am- 12pm for their Free Kid Workshop Continue Reading

Sioux Falls, SD Adventure

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Looking for a fun road trip adventure? Sioux Falls, South Dakota is under 4 hours from the Twin Cities-- it's affordable and lots of fun! I truly love going on road trips! When I was looking for places for our family to go this summer, I happened upon Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The timing was right-- under 4 hours Continue Reading

Cars and Caves Monthly Auto Extravaganza in Chanhassen

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Head to Chanhassen for their Cars and Caves Monthly Auto Extravaganza. It's a free event benefiting different local non-profits each month! Cars and Caves is a free outdoor auto extravaganza of Antique, Classics, Collector, Exotic, Muscle, and Street Rod cars hosted by Chanhassen AutoPlex. The 2026 season Continue Reading

Marquess Studios Annual Sample Sale

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Looking for unique jewelry at amazing prices? Shop the Marquess Studios Annual Sample Sale on Thursday, September 17th and Friday, September 18th! Marquess Studios is a local jewelry studio focusing on repurposed heirloom, custom and statement jewelry. Their jewelry is fun, unique and show-stopping! And you have a Continue Reading

Pinocchio at Children’s Theatre Company

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Don't miss Pinocchio at Children's Theatre Company running now through October 18th, 2026! It's been a long time since I've visited the story of Pinocchio. Even though I have 3 kids, I've never shown them the Disney movie version that I grew up with. It's such a great story and I'm so glad my son and I got to Continue Reading

Korean Culture Festival at the Mall of America

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Experience vibrant Korean culture at the Korean Cultural Festival at the Mall of America this Saturday, September 12th. From 1-5pm, Korean Culture will be taking over the Huntington Bank Rotunda at the Mall of America. Enjoy K-pop dance by MKDC, Taekwondo demonstrations, traditional Korean dance, music, Continue Reading