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!!

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]

Exploring North Iowa w/ Holiday Inn Express & Suites!

Disclosure: we were provided with a complimentary stay at the Northwood Holiday Inn Express & Suites, however, all opinions below are my own.  I only share products and services with my readers that I will personally use for my own family. I know not everyone would think of North Iowa as the most exciting vacation or… [Continue Reading]

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Minneapolis Kids Obstacle Challenge coming 8/4/18 ~ SAVE 15% on tickets!

The Minneapolis Kids Obstacle Challenge on Saturday, August 4th will be held at Afton Alps in Hastings, MN. Participants can traverse rock walls, army crawl through mud pits, rope swing over water, scale up rugged cargo nets, dodge floating cannonballs, and more. Give your kids the chance to release their inner beast and push themselves,… [Continue Reading]

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Valleyfair First Timer – Make it a Summer Tradition!! #VFFirstTimer

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company in conjunction with Blog Meets Brand, and I have been compensated for my participation. All opinions are my own. I am excited to introduce a new category to Africa’s Blog – Attractions – and how fun to have Valleyfair, in Shakopee, MN be my first featured… [Continue Reading]

Birthday Parties made easy at Goldfish Swim School Oakdale!

While I do find it almost impossible to believe, Gradie recently turned six. When we started inquiring about where she would like to have her birthday party she stated she wanted a SWIMMING birthday party. She does have a summer party so we thought we could make this happen, but then concern started creeping in,… [Continue Reading]

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

Zimmerman’s Best Kept Secrets…Revealed!!!

Building my travel and attractions section of Africa’s Blog I am excited to share with you a great experience I had in Zimmerman, Minnesota recently.   Zimmerman’s Best Kept Secrets…Revealed I was invited to join a few other blogging friends to see all that this great town has to offer.  Zimmerman is a small town, about 40… [Continue Reading]

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