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Hot Dish Potholder

Minnesota Hot Dish Pot Holder – Make It with Cricut

Published January 4, 2020 | Updated January 4, 2020 | by Chrysa | Leave a Comment

If a friend or relative living in another state has ever tried to tell you "It's called a casserole," you can proudly declare what we know to be the truth when you make this "Time for Hot Dish" Potholder! I have been having a lot of fun getting creative with my new Cricut Explore Air 2  and decided it was time to Continue Reading

Filed Under: Crafts

Leeann Chin Loyalty Rewards Program

Leeann Chin Loyalty Rewards Program Bonus – Get Free Food!

Published January 2, 2020 | Updated November 7, 2023 | by Chrysa | 2 Comments

If you're a Leeann Chin fan and haven't yet joined their loyalty program, now is the time to do it! If you sign up for the Leeann Chin reward program HERE you'll get 10 Fortunes to start you off AND place your first order of $8 or more, and they'll send you an offer for a FREE Entree! With the Leeann Chin loyalty Continue Reading

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Culvers Holiday Event

Bloomington Culver’s Annual Ornament Decorating – Free Event

Published December 5, 2019 | Updated December 6, 2019 | by Chrysa | Leave a Comment

Join Bloomington Culver's Monday, Dec. 9th from 4-8 p.m. for their Annual Ornament Decorating evening. This is an all-ages event (while supplies last). Participants will receive a  dish of Fresh, Frozen Custard. This sounds like a fun way to spread some holiday cheer! You can also give your friends and Continue Reading

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Plan Your Craft Beer Road Trip to Omaha

Published November 11, 2019 | Updated December 23, 2021 | by Chrysa | 1 Comment

One of the many awesome things about Minnesota is that we have a great craft beer scene! All those breweries spread out over the state means we also have lots of craft beer devotees. Is that you? If so, you can take that craft beer love on a midwest road trip and head to Omaha where you'll not only find great craft Continue Reading

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Punch $3 Dead Pizzas – Wednesday Night!

Published October 29, 2019 | Updated October 29, 2019 | by Chrysa | Leave a Comment

This awesome annual event is back again at Punch Pizza on Wednesday, October 30th, 2019, after 5pm ONLY! You can get your favorite Dead Pizza for only $3. Don’t know what a “dead pizza” is? Dead pizzas are the pizzas that once were on the Punch menu but no longer are. You can see the Punch Pizza Dead Pizza menu Continue Reading

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Urban Air Trampoline Park Plymouth – Fun for the Whole Family!

Published September 24, 2019 | Updated March 26, 2025 | by Chrysa | 20 Comments

Urban Air Plymouth has fun for the whole family with trampolines, tubes indoor playground, Go-Karts and more. While there are lots of options around for family fun, there aren’t a lot that offer SERIOUS FUN for all the kids in the family from the pre-school kids all the way up through teens, but we found a great Continue Reading

Filed Under: Attractions, Giveaway

Emmet County Historical Museum Train Signal Lamps

Explore History in Estherville

Published September 9, 2019 | Updated August 19, 2022 | by Chrysa | 1 Comment

Last week I told you about the fun, active outdoor activities in Estherville, Iowa, just a few miles over the border from Southwestern Minnesota. Well, there are indoor experiences too, especially if you and your family are ready to activate your brains by exploring history! Here are a few of the fun things I found to Continue Reading

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Get Outdoors and Get Active in Estherville

Published September 4, 2019 | Updated May 30, 2024 | by Chrysa | 1 Comment

We might be at the end of summer, but there's still plenty of time to get outdoors, get active and enjoy nature. If you're looking for a weekend adventure or a short day trip, consider exploring Estherville, in Northwest Iowa, just a few miles from the Minnesota border. I headed to Estherville a few weeks ago as a Continue Reading

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*IT’S BACK* Como Town Discount Tickets!

Published August 30, 2019 | Updated August 30, 2019 | by Chrysa | 7 Comments

We grab this Como Town deal every year! It's a great way to plan ahead for a fun summer day at both Como Zoo AND Como Town! Right now you can get a special kids package for just $41 (a $59.90 value). This package includes (2) unlimited ride wristbands, (2) Soaring Eagle zip rides, (2) temporary tattoos, and (2) Continue Reading

Filed Under: Attractions, Great Deals

Angry Birds Universe Minnesota State Fair

Inside Angry Birds Universe at the Minnesota State Fair

Published August 22, 2019 | Updated August 22, 2019 | by Chrysa | Leave a Comment

We're always looking for new fun and free things to do at the Minnesota State Fair and this year Angry Birds Universe: The Exhibition is flying in to fit that description! This fun experience is located in the brand new North End Event Center, north of Murphy Avenue, and we had a sneak peak yesterday. The exhibition Continue Reading

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Unique Minnesota State Fair T-Shirts

Published August 21, 2019 | Updated August 7, 2024 | by Chrysa | Leave a Comment

It's almost time for the State Fair! Get yourself a unique Minnesota State Fair T-shirt to celebrate.  Here are some of my favorites: Minnesota State Fair Food and Fun T-Shirt Eat. Sleep. Fair. Repeat. T-Shirt Food on a Stick T-Shirt Kidway T-Shirt Check out the full selection Continue Reading

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Great Wolf Lodge Day Pass

Great Wolf Lodge Day Pass Now Available

Published July 19, 2019 | Updated April 20, 2022 | by Chrysa | Leave a Comment

You can now buy a Great Wolf Lodge day pass to enjoy the waterpark without an overnight stay. See the cost, availability and details here! Buy Great Wolf Lodge Waterpark Day Passes HERE. Ever since Great Wolf Lodge arrived here locally, people have been wishing for the ability to use the waterpark just for Continue Reading

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