Did you know you have a free opportunity to check out the stars and planets with one of the best telescopes? During the Spring and Fall Semesters at the U of MN, there are some amazing Public Telescope Viewing events at the University of Minnesota. Not only are they FREE, but you can enjoy a presentation as well as Continue Reading
Two Great Stores for Gently Used Outdoor Gear
Our family enjoys camping and hiking and the occasional bike ride. The tough part is finding the gear we need, for an affordable price. Nobody wants to wake up in a wet tent or be in a cold sleeping bag. Lucky for us we've discovered two great stores that offer gently used outdoor gear. The first store is located Continue Reading
Sheep Shearing at Gale Woods Farm
Spring is my favorite time of year. Spring means it's time for Sheep Shearing at Gale Woods Farm. This event means you'll learn how a sweater becomes a sweater! You can watch the annual sheep shearing and learn about wool processing. Then meet the sheep and make a craft! The event takes place March 7th with a Continue Reading
Puppy Cuddle at the Meet Minneapolis Visitor Center
Who doesn't love puppies? So cuddly and adorable! They're even more lovable when we can pay to cuddle them and the money goes to a great cause! The Puppy Cuddle at Meet Minneapolis Visitor Center takes place Friday, February 14th at their downtown Minneapolis location. Also be sure to check out the Continue Reading
Ice Harvesting Day at Richardson Nature Center
Are you interested in how things used to be done or how things affect our future? Ice Harvesting isn't something we hear much about these days, but it used to be very important. The Annual Ice Harvesting event takes place Saturday, January 25th at the Richardson Nature Center. This year the event includes the Continue Reading
Twin Cities Veg Fest
The Twin Cities Veg Fest takes place next Sunday, September 15th. Whether vegan, vegetarian, or omnivore, you'll all love what this festival has to offer, something for everyone. This year's event is held at Harriet Island Regional Park from 11-5. You can enjoy: Vegan cuisine Cooking Demonstrations Continue Reading
Biking on the Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail
With this amazing weather we're having, it's the perfect time to try a new bike trail. This past Saturday we took advantage of the holiday weekend and three generations from my family went on the Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail. The trail covers area between Faribault and Mankato, with a nice variety of Continue Reading
Food, Fun and Freebies at the MN State Fair
We go to the MN State Fair every year. Our girls are 15 and have been there at least once each year of their life, even at 4 months old we spent the whole day there. Each year we do some of the same things, along with some new things along the way. We try new food and we also eat our favorites. You can find my Continue Reading
Watermelon Day in Vining
Do you know about Watermelon Day in Vining? It happens Saturday, August 17th. Vining is located in north central MN, not too far from Detroit Lakes. You can come for the watermelon or come for the fun or both. It's an all day event with things happening throughout the day. The watermelon is free and Continue Reading
Tour an Amazon Fulfillment Center
Most of us have ordered something from Amazon at least once, if not more times than we can count! Have you ever wondered what the inside of their fulfillment center looks like and how they get things to where they need to be? We just discovered you can tour some of their fulfillment centers. The Shakopee location is Continue Reading
Cascade Bay Preview Weekend
This past weekend really seemed like spring and summer might actually be here. A few weeks ago it seemed we were having the winter that wouldn't end. One of our favorite signs of summer is the opening of Cascade Bay in Eagan. It happens to be one of our favorite places to cool off and have some hot weather Continue Reading
Witch’s Hat Water Tower Open to Visitors
Typically you'll find an iconic Minneapolis landmark Witch's Hat Water Tower open to visitors just once a year. Built in 1913, it's one of only a few water towers of its kind left in the area. The tower opens to visitors just once a year, the Friday evening after Memorial day. This year that falls on May Continue Reading
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