Fun in the Sun at #Valleyfair this Summer!! #VFBestDay

  We received tickets from Cedar Fair in partnership with Blog Meets Brand to attend opening day at Valleyfair.  All opinions below are my own, and I only share experiences with my readers I would enjoy with my own family. We got to experience Valleyfair a few times last year and we’re excited to partner with… [Continue Reading]

Fun in the Sun at #Valleyfair this Summer! #VFBestDay

The Allure Of New York City! #Travel #TravelNY

To some people, New York City seems so alluring. But it’s not always easy to understand why. Whether you’ve always dreamt of visiting, or you’re even interested in moving here, you may find that you are eager to learn more. So let’s see what all the fuss is about. The Hustle & Bustle First of… [Continue Reading]

Making the most of Winter – Exploring the Ice Castles!! #IceCastles

I am doing all I can to truly embrace the winters here in Minnesota.  As I am sure you either know, or have heard, our winters can be rough, cold, snowy and LONG.  Now that we have little Gradie I am trying to be positive about the winters and seeing them through Gradie’s eye’s sure… [Continue Reading]

Making the most of Winter – Exploring the Ice Castles!!

2018 Ice Castles – 6 locations for the season & discount ticket info!

They’re BACK………. That’s right the Ice Castles are back and this year you can check them out in the following locations; Midway, Utah Lincoln, New Hampshire Stillwater, Minnesota Dillon, Colorado Winnipeg, Manitoba Edmonton, Alberta Be sure to check out our review of our visit last year over at this link.  These ice castles are truly… [Continue Reading]

Making the most of Winter – Exploring the Ice Castles!!

A Mom’s Guide to Surviving the Minnesota State Fair!! #MNStateFair

The Minnesota State Fair starts in just 4 days – August 24, running through Labor Day, September 4th.  Our family are huge fans of the fair, personally I have been every year since I moved to Minnesota in 1999, together, Jeanna and I have attended every year since 2011 and that was no different after… [Continue Reading]

A Mom's Guide to the Minnesota State Fair!! #MNStateFair

Vrbo – taking the guess work out of vacation planning!

I don’t know about you but I find trying to plan a vacation rather stressful. There are so many decisions to be make, flights, lodging, and activities, all the while wanting to make sure your family will have a great time full of memories. As we’re looking to finalize some summer travels Gradie has been… [Continue Reading]

Corduroy at Children’s Theatre Company – Extends One Week Due to Popular Demand!!

World Premiere of Corduroy Begins March 6; Already Extends One Week Due to Popular Demand Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Publication of the Book I cannot wait to take Gradie to see Corduroy at the Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) in Minneapolis.  Growing up we read this book, and now we get to share our love of it… [Continue Reading]

Corduroy at Children’s Theatre Company – Extends One Week Due to Popular Demand!!

5 Reasons Great Wolf Lodge, MN is the Perfect Getaway Location!! #GreatWolfMN

When you live in Minnesota the winters are and you need to get away.  Unfortunately, we can’t all escape to some place warm and tropical but now we can enjoy a family getaway, right here in the Twin Cities. I got to attend the grand opening back in December and tour the facility.  I was… [Continue Reading]

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