Pet-Friendly Places to Keep Your Furry Friends Out of the Cold
The harsh temperatures can be quite unforgiving for your furry family members. Even with all the doggy sweaters and tiny boots, it’s not ideal for your pets to spend extensive time out...
A Safe and Healthy Day at the Lake
We don't have a lot to worry about in the waters here in Minnesota: No sharks, no piranhas, no eels, or other things in the water looking to take a bite out...
Vitamin D: The Sunshine Vitamin
What's fat-soluble, naturally present in only a few foods, and is triggered by ultraviolet B (UVB) rays from the sun? If you answered "Vitamin D," you are correct.
Vitamin...
Minnesota’s Creepiest Legends
There’s nothing better than a good ghost story to set the mood for Halloween. You don’t have to search far, as Minnesota is no stranger to the weird and mysterious. Gather your...
Blame it on my youth: The struggles of a coming generation
Generation Z, those born between 1997 and 2015, now outnumber Millennials and have become the single largest population segment in the United States.
We described a positive outlook for the coming generation a few months...
Vegan diets for kids: Proceed with knowledge
There are many reasons people pursue a vegan diet; religious beliefs, environmental impact, or simple respect for our animal friends. A vegan diet, however, which doesn't allow foods that are made of or contain animal...
9 Kid-Friendly Halloween Events with more Treats than Tricks
Halloween is just around the corner. While I’m all about the scare (and well, of course the discounted candy the day after Halloween), the younger ones may not exactly share the same sentiment just...
The 10 best children’s books for kids 10 and under
The ABCs of the Top 10 Children’s Books? Adventurous. Bewitching. Creative. Whether it’s an adventure through uncharted territories or through the jungles of the mind, it has to keep our young readers intrigued and always...
11th Annual Tiger Tracks 5K & Family Fun Run/Walk
Running enthusiasts will converge with Minnesota Zoo enthusiasts on September 15th for the 11th Annual Tiger Tracks 5K & Family Fun Run/Walk. Physical activity while enjoying time with friends and/or family, at the most...
