Making memories at Valleyfair during Beach Bash! #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. We were very lucky to be asked to attend Beach Bash at Valleyfair on July 30th, and I cannot wait to tell you all about it.… [Continue Reading]

Valleyfair Making Memories

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!!

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

Splashing into Summer at Valleyfair! #VFBestDay

We got to spend Gradie’s 4th birthday at Valleyfair and we had the best day possible!!  Gradie was on her best behavior, which can be challenging for a 4 year old, but she did it.  That mixed with the absolute blast we had all through Valleyfair made it a birthday that will be hard to… [Continue Reading]

Valleyfair logo

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!!

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]

MN State Fair Logo

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!!