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Pistachio and Birthday Cake Ice Cream in Green Striped Cup with plastic spoon.

Minnesota Seasonal Ice Cream Shops

Published March 27, 2026 | Updated March 27, 2026 | by Kristi | 1 Comment

You know Spring is on its way when Minnesota Seasonal Ice Cream Shops start to open for the year!  Do you eat ice cream all year round or is it more of a seasonal food? One of our daughters seems to think ice cream just might be one of the food groups. Unfortunately, some of our favorite ice cream spots Continue Reading

Filed Under: Attractions, Restaurant

Sota clothing Warehouse.

Sota Clothing Warehouse Sale

Published March 17, 2026 | Updated March 17, 2026 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

The upcoming Sota Clothing Warehouse Sale is a great way to grab some deals from an awesome local company. We love Warehouse sales! They're a great way to find some of our favorite brands for some great prices.  Check out the Spring Warehouse Sale coming up at Sota Clothing Co. Why not share your love for Continue Reading

Filed Under: Great Deals, Shop Local, Warehouse Sale

Irish dance group on stage at the Landmark Center.

Family Friendly Irish Fun at the Landmark Center

Published March 10, 2026 | Updated March 10, 2026 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Grab the kids and celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the Landmark Center in downtown St. Paul with two days of family friendly fun. I was recently reminded that kids enjoy celebrating St. Patrick's Day, however it's not always easy to find kid friendly activities.  Lucky for those with kids, the Landmark Center Continue Reading

Filed Under: Attractions, Events, Kids

Minnesota Awesome Warehouse Sale.

Minnesota Awesome Spring Warehouse Sale

Published March 3, 2026 | Updated April 8, 2026 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Save big and find some fun items at the HUGE Minnesota Awesome Spring Warehouse Sale! It's another great warehouse event you don't want to miss. Minnesota Awesome has a great product line full of MN themed clothing and items.  You may recall that we LOVE warehouse sales and when we find them locally with Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, Shop Local, Warehouse Sale Tagged With: shopping

Coffee Flight at Third Space Café in Minneapolis

Coffee Flights at Minnesota Coffee Shops

Published February 3, 2026 | Updated February 28, 2026 | by Kristi | 15 Comments

Drinking a flight of your favorite beverage doesn't have to include alcohol, it can be coffee! Try one of these Minnesota Coffee Shops where you can grab a flight! Many of us, including myself enjoying meeting up with friends to have a good conversation and perhaps catch up on the day to day things.  Often Continue Reading

Filed Under: Attractions, Featured, Restaurant, trending

Prom Dresses on Rack.

FREE Prom Dresses for MN Teens 2026

Published January 27, 2026 | Updated March 15, 2026 | by Kristi | 24 Comments

Check out this list of locations throughout the state of Minnesota where teens who need them can get prom dresses for free! It's been many years since my prom, and we just finished with prom for our two girls who are now in college.  We looked and looked – thankfully, they are very thrifty girls – but I Continue Reading

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snow tubing.

Trapp Farm Park Tubing Hill in Eagan

Published January 24, 2026 | Updated February 3, 2026 | by Kristi | 4 Comments

Enjoy some snow tube fun at the Trapp Farm Park Tubing Hill in Eagan! With the winter season lasting many months in Minnesota, it is fun to find a variety of outdoor activities to enjoy and embrace the weather. The Trapp Farm Park Tubing Hill, located in Eagan, is a great spot for those looking to try snow Continue Reading

Filed Under: Attractions, Parks, Sports

Minnetonka Fire Family Fun Day

Published January 13, 2026 | Updated January 13, 2026 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

At Minnetonka Fire Family Fun Day kids can check out fire trucks, meet firefighters and enjoy some chili and cider! Our kids love to go to Firehouse events. It's a chance to get up close with the trucks and all the equipment.The best part though, is meeting any and all of the firefighters. They love to meet Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, Kids

Winter Fete in Bloomington

Published January 2, 2026 | Updated January 2, 2026 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

It's time for the the 22nd annual Bloomington Winter Fete-- a family friendly winter celebration filled with a variety of activities.  Winter Fete begins December 2025 and goes through February 2026 in Bloomington. Activities are free unless otherwise noted, and fun for the whole family! Check out the Continue Reading

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33rd Annual Grumpy Old Men Festival in Wabasha

Published December 31, 2025 | Updated December 31, 2025 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Head to Wabasha in February for the 33rd Annual Grumpy Old Men Festival! The 33rd Annual Grumpy Old Men Festival is taking place Friday, February 27th and Saturday, February 28th. I think almost all Minnesotans are fans of the movie Grumpy Old Men. You just have to love a movie that is set in Minnesota AND Continue Reading

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People snowshoeing in a forest during Bold and Cold Fest.

Bold & Cold Events in Owatonna

Published December 29, 2025 | Updated December 29, 2025 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

Wrap up January in Owatonna at the 7th Annual Bold and Cold Winter Festival. Owatonna's Bold & Cold Events and activities run between January 19th- 25th, 2026. Owatonna Park and Recreation, People's Press, and Owatonna Businesses partner to present many choices. There is sure to be something for everyone to Continue Reading

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Art Shanty on Lake Harriet.

Art Shanty Projects 2026

Published December 29, 2025 | Updated December 29, 2025 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

One of our favorite winter events is coming up: the annual Art Shanty Projects taking place on Bde Unma / Lake Harriet.  Something we all look forward to are the annual Art Shanty Projects. Each year offers something unique, fun and interesting to break up the cold and dull winter. The Art Shanty Projects Continue Reading

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