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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Minnesota State Fair’s 5 New MUST TRY Foods!! #GreatMNBlogTogether

We’re a little over a day away from the Minnesota State Fair starting and I am so excited.  As always there will be a ton of food to eat – the old favorites, and of course the 31 NEW FOODS at the fair this year.  A week ago myself and a great group of local… [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]

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]

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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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

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!!

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