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...
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...
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...
Top 10 Parks in (and around) the Twin Cities
We don't have long to get out and enjoy the beautiful bounty nature has to offer during the summer months in Minnesota. The more important piece, however, is that we do have such a...
Children’s Theatre Company 2017-2018 Season
Sometimes, a child’s brightness, personality and artistic nature brings out the child within all of us. I took a family friend's daughter to a play at the Children’s Theatre this year and was almost mystified....
5 places to take your kids for swimming lessons
Kids have so many opportunities these days to explore extracurricular activities, sports, music, and arts. Some they may love and stick with for years to come, others they may hate or lose interest in...
Making food your kids will love (that you’ll love too)
This is a problem as old as time: Getting your kids to eat their dinner in the first place, let alone enjoy it. A good diet is crucial for healthy growth and development in...
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.
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“Lalo’s Lunchbox” is the local show getting kids excited about healthy eating
I was an incredibly picky eater as a kid: Despite my mom’s best efforts, I seemed determined to make Ritz crackers and mozzarella cheese the cornerstone of my diet. Fortunately, I did eventually grow...
Top 10 Toy and Game Stores around the Twin Cities
Over the last few years, toys and games have become more and more overshadowed by screens and apps. Let’s all put away those devices, if only for a few hours, and play a strategic,...
